How can parents support changes in mathematics instruction?
Family involvement is key to success of educating our children. As the district works to provide challenging mathematics and high expectations for all students, it is important that all parents become familiar with the district mathematics curriculum. Parents can support education programs such as “Family Math” sessions at their children’s schools. These sessions are designed to help parents understand the mathematics content that is taught at each grade level and the instructional strategies teachers are using to help students understand mathematics. They are also a place for parents to discuss educational programs with their children’s teachers and principals. Most importantly, parents should help their children enjoy mathematics by helping them understand how important mathematics is in every adult’s life and in the complex, highly technical world in which we all live.
