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[quote=Anonymous]Last year, in third grade, I noticed a serious change in DD's attitude towards math, for the worse.  Her grades were fine, her attitude was negative.  Instruction in general that year completely stank, with a lot of reliance (over 50%, from what I could count) on kids watching videos and then doing worksheets.  Over the summer, we got Beast Academy, and worked through second and third grade material.  Identified gaps in learning large enough to drive a truck through (in a child who was bringing home 4s in math on the report card).  Worked the material, end to end.

It's been a complete turn around in attitude this year.  Her grades continue to be good.  She is less stressed.  If she has questions about something, she looks it up on Beast, does the lessons, solves some problems, and is done.  Her teacher once again describes math as 'an absolute strength' for her.  The instruction is also much, much, better, but I would absolutely credit the work she did over the summer to how she overall feels towards math.  The interesting thing is that her problem solving ability in general has improved, be they puzzles, or new math content she hasn't seen before.

Over the next summer, we will probably cover the fourth grade material in depth, and if time permits, get into fifth grade material.  If there are once again knowledge gaps, that will get taken care of in the process.

OP: You do what works for your kids.  If you feel that their attitude and confidence is suffering, then there is zero harm in giving them a boost.[/quote]

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