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But before we get to that, let’s look at a few more things to consider:
If you have come to the conclusion that your student is facing difficulty keeping up with their schoolwork, it may be necessary to take some steps at home. Study with your child. Ask them what they need the most help with. And above all, it is imperative that you remain gentle and patient with your child. Falling behind in school causes feelings of distress and frustration for many students; they need support and guidance in these situations.
Think of it as a workout routine: you exercise five days a week for ten months out of the year, and suddenly, you fall out of the routine entirely for two months straight. When you begin again after those two months, it is very likely that you will have a lot of catching up to do. Granted, rest and recovery after strain and repetition are essential to sustaining healthy progress. However, relaxing for too long will end up causing setbacks in your progress.
The learning process works very similarly to this concept. If your child spends the entirety of summer break without practicing math concepts a few times a week, they may need to relearn concepts they have already been taught.
Fifth grade is an especially important year for your student. It prepares them for the transition from elementary to middle school. While it may not prepare them for the difference in class and social structures, it does give them the foundations that they will need for the more complex learning they will do. The summer break study gaps before and after 5th grade are more detrimental than ever before.
There are plenty of ways to combat this dangerous study gap. Summer math programs for 5th graders will keep your child’s memory up to scratch and stop these problems before they begin.
Your child may be reluctant to do any studying at all during the summer. They may even put up a bit of a fight about it (I know I did!). For this reason, it is important to create a variety of materials for your 5th grader. Luckily, in this day and age, finding summer math programs for 5th graders with a healthy assortment of subject matter is fairly easy.
Consider preparing ahead of time. Stockpiling workbooks and practice sheets during the school year will ensure a smooth transition from semester studies to summer studies. This way, you have a collection of material ready at the start of summer. You won’t have to spend precious summer days scrambling to find the right math exercises for your child. This prevents any increase in the learning gap.
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Physical materials are a great place to start. These can be paired with online curriculum. Online math programs open up a whole world of possibilities, from games to exams to activities and more. Math games are a great way to persuade any picky student into summer studies. They’re like worksheets in disguise, combining educational equations with colorful, interactive challenges. With these elements, your child will be more willing, if not eager, to get in the time and repetition they need to keep up.
Consider finding a group for your child to study with during the summer. This group can be made up of their friends or classmates. However, this depends on the needs and nature of your child; if they are too easily distracted, or have difficulty staying focused and on track, a study group may not be the best math exercise method. Local tutoring may be a better option.
Finally, give thought to ArgoPrep’s math programs. They are designed with your child in mind; with comprehensively crafted curriculum and a wide array of activities, your student is sure to benefit from them. Not only that—they will enjoy it.
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