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Wed, Sep 18 2019, 5:40 pm
That could be my daughter, too.
Try getting worksheets for her that are just one step above what she is doing now. Tell her that if she can get 100% on the worksheet, she can go up another level, etc. Keep things light and encouraging, and keep the steps very short and clearly explained.
Celebrate victories, but not too much, and not over baby steps. An extra treat or privilege for each new level would be appropriate. (DD also gets embarrassed when she feel over-praised.)
It's really hard when kids struggle, especially if they are 2 to 3 grades behind in a subject. Their internal voices are telling them they are "stupid, hopeless, dumb, worthless" and they want to give up. Tears of frustration are not uncommon. Anger is often common as well, tearing up paper and throwing it across the room, yelling "I can't do this!"
If you sense the meltdown coming, offer to take the student for a walk around the building, get a cold glass of water, or a quick bathroom break. "Pushing through" will not work in this situation. What you need here is for her to come back a bit more refreshed, and start over.
G-d bless you for doing this difficult work. In DD's case, once she got a grip on algebra, her self esteem went through the roof. She's feeling happy about school for the first time in her life. People like you make a huge difference.
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Wed, Sep 18 2019, 5:47 pm
I used to let the kids do practice problems on white/smart board. Just one at a time, no worksheets, so they didn't know where they were coming from. I found anxious kids were more comfortable when it was so easy to erase their mistakes.
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FranticFrummie


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Wed, Sep 18 2019, 5:51 pm
DD also preferred to do math problems on the computer, where after 10 problems it would tell you which ones you got wrong, and then give you a chance to do them over. Once you mastered that, you could level up, and it would keep score for you. I think she was using the IXL program.
I asked her why she was so relaxed with this method, and she said "The computer doesn't judge me." I thought that was very insightful.
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Wed, Sep 18 2019, 7:47 pm
You're right, these are baby steps. And usually kids younger than you learn them. But it doesn't make you a baby to go over it now. If you want to take big leaps, you have to first master these baby steps. You should be very proud of yourself that you are working so hard to perfect technique by going over and over these baby steps instead of trying blindly to solve harder problems. Once you master these baby techniques you will be a pro at the harder problems.
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professor


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Wed, Sep 18 2019, 8:44 pm
Did you try letting her use her regular math book, and break down each example in a way that she can do it. For example ... Well what grade is her regular math book at?
Let's say they are learning to add fractions. You can just break it down for her using manipulatives and such.
It's just *math* it's not like it's hard or anything...
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professor


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Wed, Sep 18 2019, 8:57 pm
amother [ OP ] wrote: |
I opened up her math book, it's way above what she knows... I'm talking about not even knowing simple multiplication, division, double digit subtraction... |
What does she know? I can help you with that. If you want PM me.
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Wed, Sep 18 2019, 9:00 pm
Frame it as review before you move forward
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Thu, Sep 19 2019, 6:08 am
Try a sheet of basic addition or multiplication. At the beginning of each session time set a timer for one minute or time how long it takes to finish. It’s a game and she’s competing against herself.
Alternatively, use flash cards, she keeps what she gets right within one minute. Record how many cards.
Afterwards continue onto your regular tutoring.
Have you heard of math magic? Apparently it’s very helpful.
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Thu, Sep 19 2019, 6:38 am
You could also try asking her to come up with a math work page for younger kids. Of course, she also is responsible for providing an answer key.
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