Dmmetler Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I swear we end up with a really, really slow chapter on math about this time of year, where it takes weeks when previously things were going pretty fast. Last year, it was exponents. This year, it's systems of equations. Hoping the pattern holds, where after Christmas things start going quickly again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsutsie Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I hear ya! I'm trying to convince myself that I should unschool and just read to them. Except for math, and writing, and maybe vocab. and a little latin. Ah well, I might as well do it all then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 Ugh...now we have tears over math review. It's adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers, for crying out loud!! Seriously, kid??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I would bet it's because October is when most curricula are really starting to bring in new stuff, and re-adjusting to learning instead of review is a big adjustment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space station Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Dd made it through the systems of equations chapter ok, but hit a wall on the harder ratio problems this week. She happily accepted a break from AOPS for a few days to just do LoF. It's just tough stuff to grasp, especially when they are so young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 We are just finishing up addition and subtraction with renaming. He's getting it just fine, but it still feels like this section is taking FOREVER. I think I am the one who needs a break. I seriously don't know how people with large families can stand the drudgery that is teaching reading and arithmetic. I reserved about 15 living math books for next week to save my sanity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Sometimes T's brain seems to shut down for a day or two. If it's really frustrating, put it away and come back tomorrow. That's the advantage of being a couple (or in your case even more) years ahead: if you hit a rough patch you can slow down, back up or tread water for a bit guilt free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 My kids are spending a lot more time outdoors this month. Even my bookworm reads outdoors. The weather has just turn cooler so we can finally come out to play and squirrels are easier to spot. Besides my kids like stomping on fall leaves at the park. They make their own heap and stomp. Now we even do math at the park tables :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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