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[quote=Anonymous]About visiting:
I'm a public school teacher and have had many parents come to my class. However, I don't want them to do it if the goal is to embarrass their kid or as a punishment. I also don't want parents there if they're being nosy or criticizing the teaching. Maybe you could be very clear this is about problem solving and not about looking into the quality of the teaching? I've usually set it up directly with the parents, so perhaps emailing the teacher and asking?

I would want to know the reason if they didn't want me to come observe. Our facilities are pretty terrible but the teachers are good and the school has a nice feel. Admins are supportive of having visitors come to the school so they become sympathetic to what we're trying to accomplish with few resources. I'd be worried about why they didn't want you to come.

About helping your kid with math:
If you think the problem is the specific way math is being taught, you can find out more by looking at the curriculum materials and general standards for the grade. A practice book or some tutoring using different methods might be more helpful than going to the class.

Is it possible there is another reason he isn't doing well in math? Goofing around? sitting too close to a good friend for that class? Not doing his homework? I would ask the teacher about these things. Also, I would check his homework to make sure he's doing it correctly and not just writing answers down. [/quote]

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