Services
Whether it's 2 + 2, or 3b + 5 = 23, Brain Coach for Kids! can provide individualized mathematics instruction. Younger children often have trouble advancing from basic to more complex computations. We can help them over the hump, instructing in ways that stimulate their curiosity, giving lessons that are more conducive to learning. Click here to learn more about our coaching program.
MathematicsTest Preparation/Study Skills
We ask that your child bring to each session their schoolbooks or any other materials they are working on in their class that relates to math. We will provide materials to complement what your child is learning. We are flexible and prepared to adapt to teach to your child’s specific class needs.
Coaching sessions are held at a private residence. Coaching is available on Saturdays by appointment only. Click here for more information on rates and policies.
Mathematics
Your child's improved attitude toward math will be obvious. You'll also see results through regular progress updates with your child's math coach. Whether it's to catch up, keep up or get ahead, Brain Coach for Kids! approach to math help is sequential, fun and focused on the important skills needed to establish a foundation for taking exams and entering middle school. This allows children to "ladder" their learning, actively building new knowledge from experience and prior knowledge.
| Math fundamentals covered: | |
|---|---|
| • | Number Operations |
| • | Time and Money |
| • | Measurement |
| • | Fractions, Decimals, Percents |
| • | Area, Perimeter, Volume |
| • | Ratio, Proportion |
| • | Data Analysis, Probability, Statistics |
| • | Problem Solving |
| • | Geometry |
| • | Algebra |
| • | Positive/Negative Numbers |
| • | Linear Equations, Inequalities, Graphing Factorization, Square Roots |
Your child may have already learned some of these skills or may not be ready for others. Not to worry. Through consultation and coaching Brain Coach for Kids! will target exactly what skills are giving your child the most difficulty and fill in those "skill gaps" until they are mastered.
Test Preparation
Proper test preparation is essential for students to achieve the grades they deserve. As your child advances to each grade they will gain more independence and have less handholding. The older they are the more tests will be administered. At Brain Coach for Kids! we set high expectations, so that students have a jump start when entering middle and high school. Students will learn how to study and deal with different question types and strategies for selecting the best answer.
- Student will take review test
- Target the problem areas based on results of the test
- Go over problem solving skills, concepts & strategies based on their individual results.
- Practice examples are administered for reinforcement.
- Devise a personal study plan for further review.
- Review results of test that was given in school.