Math Lab: Carry It Out

Bring Math Education Home

Parents

  • Show an interest in your child's math homework, even if you don't understand it. Demonstrate a positive approach, "Together we CAN figure this out."
  • Ask your child's math teacher for tips.Teachers want to see their students succeed and are eager to help.
  • Identify what challenges your child may be experiencing in learning math. The All Kinds of Minds website can help.
  • Check your own math attitude. Your child may sense any negative feelings you may have about math.
  • Review and discuss with your child what student attributes, or habits of mind, can help them achieve math success


Students
One of the best ways to keep your math skills sharp is through practice and review. Without which, some math skills can wither and fade. To maximize your chances of success on placement tests, assessments and in courses requiring you to recall and use key math skills, we've included here a growing list of resources to help you stay up-to-date and in the know.

  • Math.com: Math Practice
    This site offers a number of math lessons and math homework help from basic math to algebra, geometry and beyond. Students, parents, and everyone can find helpful hints and practice opportunities.
  • AAA Math
    Hundreds of pages of basic math skills, interactive practice opportunities and clear explanations of a range of math topics.
  • Online Math Center
    A free online resource for teachers, students, and anyone interested in mathematics. Student help sites, professional organizations, math library, references, current research in mathematics, puzzles, games, applications of math to many fields. The site was developed through a Title III grant awarded to Whatcom Community College.

 

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