Math FAQs

• Should my child be completing homework in Spanish or English? Your child is learning math concepts in Spanish at school. Homework is sent home in both languages to help parents better understand and support what their child is learning at school. It is important for parents to support their child’s ability to recognize and say basic numbers, colors, and shapes in Spanish. As concepts become more complicated, practicing in English could help introduce terms in English, reinforce concepts, and make it easier for you to support your child at home.

• What do I do if I notice homework is hard for my child or if they are doing it wrong? A general rule of thumb is that if you notice your child becoming frustrated or upset by the homework, take a break. This includes if you notice yourself becoming frustrated by the time you spend trying to explain it. The next day, communicate challenges you see with homework to your child’s teacher.

• What are the most essential skills that my child should know by the end of a unit? Since Everyday Math curriculum repeats and builds, some skills in a unit are newly introduced and being taught while others are being practiced and extended.
  -Introduced & Taught: These skills will be practiced again in future units and grades.
  -Practiced & Extended: These skills have been introduced in previous units, or grades, and are being practiced and extended.
  By the end of a unit, students should demonstrate confidence and ease with practiced skills. Read teachers’ newsletters and Everyday Math Family Letters sent home at the beginning of new units to help you be more informed about practiced skills.
  

Everyday Math Curriculm Websites:

• Program Goals

• Computation

• Parent Section