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[quote=Anonymous]My DC, 2nd grade, sometimes has problems understanding the instructions on the worksheet.  DC is receiving "acceleration" in class.  I have told DC to slow down reading the instructions; read carefully, re-read, break the instruction down.  The teacher has a policy of "ask two other people, then ask the teacher" if you don't get it.

Do you get CW worksheets sent home?  When my DC brings them home, and if DC gets something wrong, I ask DC what DC was supposed to do on them. If DC still doesn't understand, I go over it with DC, help DC understand the instructions.  Once DC understands, DC can do the problem quickly.

We also have a singapore math workbook at home.  For the most part, DC does it own DC's own.  Then I just check it after DC is done.  Are you helping your DC do the workbook at home?  Are you finding you have to provide detail explanation of what to do, and maybe doing the first problem together?  If so, then as a PP stated, perhaps you are providing way too much guidance at home. Your DC won't receive that much individualized attention in class unfortunately.

Learning to read the instructions can be tricky at times, as you  noted, even by adults.  If you are not sure either, you can either google it or write a note to the teacher, or, post the worksheet on this forum and I'm sure many will try to help you figure it out.[/quote]

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