Early Elementary math focuses on mastery of foundational skills

Growing readers and writers often can read the following sentences

Addition, subtraction, money, measurement, and place value are important to everyday computation and they set the tone for fluency in every math topic to follow. Often curriculums have so much to introduce, though, that parents and teachers have to add more- practice, repetition, explaining conceptual ideas again, review- if they want to prioritize mastery. It often doesn’t work to just move on, though, because the skills build on one another.

Elementary math tutoring statistics here
correctly answer all addition facts from 1+1 to 9+9 within three seconds each
correctly answer all subtraction facts from 18-17 to 1-1 within three seconds each
apply knowledge of hundreds, tens, and ones place value to addition and subtraction of four digit numbers such as 3742+4894 including regrouping
apply knowledge of place value to use of money including counting coins and making change
apply knowledge of place value to the ordering of numbers from least to greatest, such as the ability to identify that 35 is less than 53 and that 45.56 is more than 45.28.
punctuation rules in basic sentences, dialogue, and lists
use a ruler and measuring tape to measure objects to the nearest inch, foot, centimeter, and meter using the most logical measurement type

Most K-1st grade students at this level make consistent progress with two half hour sessions weekly. Older students may benefit from additional time (one hour blocks usually suggested for students 2nd grade and older) to make faster progress or meet additional gaps. If you have concerns about dyslexia, visual or auditory learning challenges, gaps from switching schools or disrupted family routines, ADHD/ADD, Autism, other reasons why your student may benefit from individualized instruction,Send Me a Message

Growing Mathematicians and Writers are usually 2nd-5th graders

Growing mathematicians and writers often can read the following sentences, but cannot write them

Once upon a time, a growling cow found two talking toilets plowing through the woods. “Halt, fools!” the cow announced. Most toilets would silently sit, but these saw the opportunity to run away quickly, strapping on boots and hats. Geffery the cow was awestruck. If only he were brave enough to escape the field, he may have joined the cowboy toilets for a memorable vacation.

Growing mathematicians benefit greatly from 1:1 instruction where they can learn to SPELL and WRITE well. Students will learn the following skills:
writing longer pieces with increased stamina
spelling rules for words with diphthongs, soft and hard consonants, long and short vowels, and plurals
Greek and Latin affixes such as contradict (contra= against/opposite, dict = talk/speak, so contradict= to speak the opposite), intersection, foreshadow, semiannual, monotheism, and territory. These lessons include both decoding the meaning of academic vocabulary and applying these words to conversation and writing samples.
stamina for and increased interest in books including longer chapter books
punctuation rules,
how to revise their own writing

Academic language and Writing students are usually middle schoolers and high schoolers

Growing mathematicians and writers often can read the following sentences

These students can often read the following sentences aloud but may not yet explain what it means. more about sentences with lots of root we study

Growing mathematicians benefit greatly from 1:1 instruction where they can learn to SPELL and WRITE well. Students will learn the following skills:
reading, studying, and imitating excellent writing including essays, poems, and speeches
longer pieces with increased stamina
spelling rules for words with diphthongs, soft and hard consonants, long and short vowels, and plurals
Greek and Latin affixes such as contradict (contra= against/opposite, dict = talk/speak, so contradict= to speak the opposite), intersection, foreshadow, semiannual, monotheism, and territory. These lessons include both decoding the meaning of academic vocabulary and applying these words to conversation and writing samples.
stamina for and increased interest in books including longer chapter books
punctuation rules
how to revise their own writing

Most middle and high school students at this level make consistent progress with one hour sessions weekly. For students who are also meeting for math or other lessons, a separate hour is suggested for language and writing lessons because writing is best done as a thorough, thoughtful process rather than a tacked-on extra. It takes time to read and study excellent work and imitate it well. This process is worthwhile, but not often quick. If you have concerns about dyslexia, visual or auditory learning challenges, gaps from switching schools or disrupted family routines, ADHD/ADD, Autism, or other reasons why your student may benefit from individualized instruction, send me a text from the contact page. Send Me a Message