Math in Focus
Rivendell School uses Math in Focus for student learning through Pre-Algebra. For more background information about the Math in Focus curriculum and the philosophy behind this approach, please view the slides that were presented at the October 19, 2017 Vision Night. Because this approach often differs from how parents learned math, specific suggestions and resources for parents are listed below.
How Can I Help My Child?
- Encourage your child to think mathematically and to maintain a positive attitude about math.
- Remind him to think about what he is doing, not just rely on a procedure or algorithm.
- When she is stuck, recommend drawing a model or diagram to represent the problem.
- Encourage critical thinking.
- Look in the text book or at the online chapter by chapter videos to understand the topics being taught.
- Suggest he meet with his teacher to get help.
Resources
Website Home for Math in Focus Curriculum
How To Help Your Student with Model Drawing
Video: How to Help Your Student Solve Word Problems (2nd/3rd grades)
Video: How to Help Your Student Use Bar Models to Solve Problems (4th/5th grades)