Today at school they had a maths* session for parents. The idea being to show us how things are done these days so that we can actually help our young children with their homework.
Always on the look-out for some use for my brain, I signed up. It turned out to be very worthwhile. We learned how to add two numbers using a number line. You can also use the number line to subtract. We learned about the importance of understanding place value. We looked at number squares and multiplication tables. We even learned how "chunking" is used to do long division.
They plan to offer a longer course in the autumn, and I am disappointed that I probably won't get to participate. But I'm hoping that the little bit I learned today continues to be useful when we go to school in Texas!
*Yes, that's right - maths. With an S on the end. That is how it is here.
2 comments:
I wish they had this for algebra and geometery in the boys school. I couse use all the help I can get!! LOL
Here too! Maths so funny I thought they miss spelled and spoke nope! It's Maths! I can't help Katelyn with her Maths...not smart enough anymore!!
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