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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My 5th grader gets all As in math b it honestly he is not good at it.  He understands complex concepts easily. But doesn’t know times tables and has never been taught to systematically write out his working.

The schools don’t care the kids don’t know anything. A grades are totally meaningless.

He is in advanced math but I worry it’s too fast and they would be better off doing more indepth study more slowly.

Apparently no kids do the homework and the teacher never asks for it back.

I am considering RSM or a tutor for 6th grade to reinforce math fluency.  Sad thing is I know my kids will see this as punishment or question why it’s need when they are so smart. Public school here is just a compliance test - they don’t teach love of learning or pride in producing great work.  My kids hand writing is terrible- as school never really taught it!

How can I make math enrichment fun?[/quote]

Not everything has to be fun. Sounds like your son needs remediation not enrichment. Multiplication flashcards for sure until he memorizes them. This should have been done in 3rd grade. [/quote]

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