Ebook: Math Coach: A Parent's Guide to Helping Children Succeed in Math

Every child has the potential for success in math. But sometimes today's educational system can leave children-and parents-perplexed. What is "new math" and how does it work-or not work? What goals are realistic for your child? How do you make math fun instead of a chore? And how can you most effectively help your child learn?Even if parents can't remember a thing about fractions or word problems, this indispensible guide is so simple and straightforward that even the most confusing mathematical concepts seem easy to learn...and teach. Written by a former MIT professor and expert on learning, Math Coach shows parents how to evaluate their child's knowledge and school curriculum, then maximize their time, techniques, and learning materials. A lesson-by-lesson approach will help parents:¥ Explain mathematical concepts in clear, simple language ¥ Use the most effective techniques for teaching counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, word problems, and algebra ¥ Find study aids, teams, tournaments, and other ways to supplement their child's education