Anonymous
02/26/2023 12:05
Subject: Re:Best tutoring centers for math acceleration?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I would get a textbook and let my child teach themselves.
Not a good idea for elementary kids, unless the parent can teach or the child is an autodidact
We do this, but we have STEM degrees, so it is a pretty natural fit for us. However, I think any well-read, high-IQ (and therefore intellectually curious) parent can do math acceleration/enrichment at home with their child, even if they don't have a formal background in more advanced math. I know some people who do AoPS at home with their kid through the books, and they actually learn the math alongside their kid. They have humanities degrees and work in fields very far removed from STEM, but they are great at puzzles, and more importantly very enthusiastic about learning in general. In some ways I think it's even more enriching that way.
There's two ways to go about acceleration. One is just going through a typical school's math curriculum faster, the other is learning special math topics that aren't covered in a typical school curriculum. You can do both. If you want to do a lot of the latter, you can look into math contest prep materials, math specifically designed for gifted kids, and more puzzle-based instruction.
I had a good laugh at this one. I am a “humanities” parent - Ivy education, lawyer - and AOPS absolutely flummoxes me. I am convinced I would be committing malpractice if I tried to do the Beast Academy books with my kids. My 2nd grader is far more adept with numbers than I am.
How many hours have you spent on an AoPS text?
Not very many. Enough to know that I have lost too many brain cells in the course of parenting to be able to be of much, if any, assistance to my child! Thankfully we are close enough to an AOPS location. He enjoys the in person classes very much.
Anonymous
02/26/2023 10:46
Subject: Re:Best tutoring centers for math acceleration?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I would get a textbook and let my child teach themselves.
Not a good idea for elementary kids, unless the parent can teach or the child is an autodidact
We do this, but we have STEM degrees, so it is a pretty natural fit for us. However, I think any well-read, high-IQ (and therefore intellectually curious) parent can do math acceleration/enrichment at home with their child, even if they don't have a formal background in more advanced math. I know some people who do AoPS at home with their kid through the books, and they actually learn the math alongside their kid. They have humanities degrees and work in fields very far removed from STEM, but they are great at puzzles, and more importantly very enthusiastic about learning in general. In some ways I think it's even more enriching that way.
There's two ways to go about acceleration. One is just going through a typical school's math curriculum faster, the other is learning special math topics that aren't covered in a typical school curriculum. You can do both. If you want to do a lot of the latter, you can look into math contest prep materials, math specifically designed for gifted kids, and more puzzle-based instruction.
I had a good laugh at this one. I am a “humanities” parent - Ivy education, lawyer - and AOPS absolutely flummoxes me. I am convinced I would be committing malpractice if I tried to do the Beast Academy books with my kids. My 2nd grader is far more adept with numbers than I am.
How many hours have you spent on an AoPS text?
Anonymous
02/26/2023 10:45
Subject: Best tutoring centers for math acceleration?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:AoPS would be an hour away, so RSM?
What about Curie? They're supposed to be the best for TJ.
They didn't really ask about TJ
Anonymous
02/26/2023 10:12
Subject: Re:Best tutoring centers for math acceleration?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I would get a textbook and let my child teach themselves.
Not a good idea for elementary kids, unless the parent can teach or the child is an autodidact
We do this, but we have STEM degrees, so it is a pretty natural fit for us. However, I think any well-read, high-IQ (and therefore intellectually curious) parent can do math acceleration/enrichment at home with their child, even if they don't have a formal background in more advanced math. I know some people who do AoPS at home with their kid through the books, and they actually learn the math alongside their kid. They have humanities degrees and work in fields very far removed from STEM, but they are great at puzzles, and more importantly very enthusiastic about learning in general. In some ways I think it's even more enriching that way.
There's two ways to go about acceleration. One is just going through a typical school's math curriculum faster, the other is learning special math topics that aren't covered in a typical school curriculum. You can do both. If you want to do a lot of the latter, you can look into math contest prep materials, math specifically designed for gifted kids, and more puzzle-based instruction.
I had a good laugh at this one. I am a “humanities” parent - Ivy education, lawyer - and AOPS absolutely flummoxes me. I am convinced I would be committing malpractice if I tried to do the Beast Academy books with my kids. My 2nd grader is far more adept with numbers than I am.
Anonymous
02/20/2023 09:22
Subject: Re:Best tutoring centers for math acceleration?
Anonymous wrote:I would get a textbook and let my child teach themselves.
This only works with the truly gifted. They're asking for ways to prep.
Anonymous
02/19/2023 15:33
Subject: Best tutoring centers for math acceleration?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:If your child can do virtual, look into one-on-one tutoring. Outschool and Wyzant have some amazing tutors.
Sorry, I am not OP, but could you please recommend?
I think they already did that. You need to go to those sites and use the search function. Then simply contact providers to find one that suits your needs.
Anonymous
02/18/2023 19:05
Subject: Best tutoring centers for math acceleration?
Anonymous wrote:If your child can do virtual, look into one-on-one tutoring. Outschool and Wyzant have some amazing tutors.
Sorry, I am not OP, but could you please recommend?
Anonymous
02/18/2023 13:40
Subject: Re:Best tutoring centers for math acceleration?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I would get a textbook and let my child teach themselves.
Not a good idea for elementary kids, unless the parent can teach or the child is an autodidact
We do this, but we have STEM degrees, so it is a pretty natural fit for us. However, I think any well-read, high-IQ (and therefore intellectually curious) parent can do math acceleration/enrichment at home with their child, even if they don't have a formal background in more advanced math. I know some people who do AoPS at home with their kid through the books, and they actually learn the math alongside their kid. They have humanities degrees and work in fields very far removed from STEM, but they are great at puzzles, and more importantly very enthusiastic about learning in general. In some ways I think it's even more enriching that way.
There's two ways to go about acceleration. One is just going through a typical school's math curriculum faster, the other is learning special math topics that aren't covered in a typical school curriculum. You can do both. If you want to do a lot of the latter, you can look into math contest prep materials, math specifically designed for gifted kids, and more puzzle-based instruction.
Anonymous
02/18/2023 12:00
Subject: Best tutoring centers for math acceleration?
Anonymous wrote:AoPS would be an hour away, so RSM?
What about Curie? They're supposed to be the best for TJ.
Anonymous
02/17/2023 23:10
Subject: Re:Best tutoring centers for math acceleration?
Anonymous wrote:I would get a textbook and let my child teach themselves.
Not a good idea for elementary kids, unless the parent can teach or the child is an autodidact
Anonymous
02/17/2023 23:03
Subject: Re:Best tutoring centers for math acceleration?
I would get a textbook and let my child teach themselves.
Anonymous
02/17/2023 17:55
Subject: Best tutoring centers for math acceleration?
If your child can do virtual, look into one-on-one tutoring. Outschool and Wyzant have some amazing tutors.
Anonymous
02/17/2023 15:31
Subject: Re:Best tutoring centers for math acceleration?
It would depend on what you are looking for? The recommendations for kids who are struggling vs kids on grade level vs kids who are looking to be challenged.
Anonymous
02/17/2023 15:12
Subject: Best tutoring centers for math acceleration?
AoPS would be an hour away, so RSM?
Anonymous
02/16/2023 13:25
Subject: Best tutoring centers for math acceleration?
What are the most recommended tutoring centers for elementary kids? Ideally looking in Burke/Springfield/Fairfax area.