joannqn Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Here's my 7 year old working one of his sister's math problems for me...I was feeling too lazy to get up and get the answer key or do the problem myself and knew he wouldn't mind working the problem. He's rather do math and any other school subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 That's adorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Wow! That is really neat!:001_smile: Dd (K) likes to make up pretend problems that she overhears her sister working on. She doesn't get them right but she loves doing "hard math":001_smile: She even copies problems out of dd math books. Hilarious! It is so neat just to watch their enthusiasm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineMom Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedfamily Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 That's sweet. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanM Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Very cute! :lol: Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 So, cute! Thanks for sharing.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggy in Va Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 That's great. It's so wonderful when they're that excited about a particular subject. =joannqn;944393 He's rather do math and any other school subject. My ds was like this when he was younger. In fact, some of my favorite memories are of him saying, "Mom, I'm bored, can I go do math?" Boy, I didn't have to think twice about answering that question.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Thank you for all of the nice comments. I just noticed on the white board that he was doing math while I was gone last night. He decided to find the average of 36, 94, 81, 80, 10, and 82. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 That is a great pic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 How funny! My little fella decided he needed to learn cursive because his brother writes in cursive. I got him a book to work in and I have never seen a child more determined to do something! Thanks for sharing your little man and his talent/passion. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Wow, great photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piano&ViolinMom Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Cute ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piano&ViolinMom Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 How does he do division in terms of speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 He has his division and multiplication facts mastered with pretty good speed. I don't do timed tests but he doesn't really hesitate. With long division, he works it at a comfortable pace without any stops for confusion. He knows exactly what he is doing. I'd say he does it at about the same speed of a child who has learned well it at grade level but not as fast as an adult who is comfortable with math. He definitely is faster at it than his 9 year old sister. The thing that slows him down the most is the need to explain every single thing he's doing to anyone who happens to be within hearing range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 The thing that slows him down the most is the need to explain every single thing he's doing to anyone who happens to be within hearing range. Too bad you live so far away; ds would benefit from this; long division is his stumbling block, and hearing it over & over again would be great for him. I get tired of doing it ;). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Too bad you live so far away; ds would benefit from this; long division is his stumbling block, and hearing it over & over again would be great for him. I get tired of doing it ;). He'd be happy to explain it over and over again. This morning, he was explaining how to find the area of a trapazoid to his 2 year old brother who was just trying to scribble and erase on the same white board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piano&ViolinMom Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 This morning, he was explaining how to find the area of a trapazoid to his 2 year old brother who was just trying to scribble and erase on the same white board. JoAnn, I can not stop smilling to hear it. Your 8-year old son is a leader too with willing to explain to that little brother. Hope to hear how he does in near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 That's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piano&ViolinMom Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 My little fella decided he needed to learn cursive because his brother writes in cursive........I have never seen a child more determined to do something! Great ! So younger ones start earlier than older ones as a result ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misty Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Awesome! Smart little guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budeb Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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