mom2 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I am needing some help understanding all fractions, so I can help my daughter learn. I have tried Khan Academy, youtube, etc. We are now working on Singapore, but I still don't understand it and need a book to help me understand it so I can teach my 9 daughter who is going into 4th grade. Any suggestions would be great? I also bought the book Elementary and Middle School mathematics and don't understand what they are saying. Sorry, math is not my subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Math mammoth fractions worktexts -- http://www.mathmammoth.com/blue-series.php -- very affordable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Yes to the above but what exactly do you not understand? There may be something more focused. Also it makes a difference to which Math Mammoth unit to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 The Key to Fractions materials are a classic resource for students/parents who need help understanding fractions. The units are very humane and clearly taught. Key to... has other topics as well. They are designed to gently get students on track with math subjects that many young people find difficult. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I really like Key to Fractions. My boys enjoyed Fun and Fabulous Fraction Stories. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstharr Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Mom2, don't mean to to blunt. But, if you don't understand 4th grade fractions, you really will not be able to help your child with math from here on out. Why not get a 4th/5th grade math program (so many out there and many quite affordable), and monitor her progress. Let her spend 30-40 minutes per session 3 or 4 times per week. She can watch the videos over and over, until she gets it. Then the program provides the homework, testing and gradings. So simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StartingOver Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Gstharr, I must disagree with you. Parents can learn or relearn along side children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstharr Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Being able to teach is different from learning along side. My child is 2/3 through Alg1. My last math class was 30 years ago. When I help him, most of the math comes back after reviewing the unit and playing with a couple of problems, or going to Khan, etc. But, if I can't explain it clearly after that, I get somebody who can explain the how and why. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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