I will never forget when my sixth grade math teacher presented the class with the largest multiplication problem we had ever encountered. He gave us a huge sheet of paper and asked us to multiply 123,456,789 by itself. We had a week to work on it at specific times of each day, and the first person in the class to finish correctly would win a prize. This was the perfect exercise to finish our year. Math for 6th grade homeschoolers should take all the basic operations students have learned in elementary school and apply them to larger numbers, fractions, decimals, and even negative numbers. Sixth grade is a year of transition from elementary to middle school. As such, it is a pivotal year for mastering basic math facts and starting to apply them to algebra, geometry, statistics, and even some physics.
Learn what 6th graders learn in mathInterpersonal Learner: Characteristics, Learning Strategies, Activities, & Study Tips
Have you ever met someone who makes new friends wherever she goes? Someone who listens well, but also likes to think out loud? Someone who loves to collaborate and be part of a team? Perhaps I’m describing you, to a tee. Perhaps I’m also describing one or more of your children. The person I’m describing likely has an interpersonal learning style preference. Interpersonal learners, or social learners, may experience unique challenges in a homeschool setting. Incorporating some of the following strategies and activities for interpersonal learners into your homeschool will help your sociable children succeed.
Learn more about interpersonal learnersOnline Homeschool Programs: Pros and Cons
Whether you’re a homeschooling newbie or veteran, you’re probably constantly looking for ways to change, improve, and streamline your homeschool. We parents strive to give our children the best possible education. We are always evaluating our kids’ academic strengths, weaknesses, interests, needs, and goals. Often that means tailoring their schooling to fit their unique personalities and learning styles. We want to give them all the tools they need for a successful education. In short, we want to help them make the most of school—and it wouldn’t hurt if they enjoyed it, too! Hundreds of homeschooling programs vie for our attention (and dollars.) Thanks to the internet, online homeschool programs have a lot to offer.
Maybe you’re contemplating an online program instead of the more traditional textbook route. Is one approach better than the other? Does the quality of teaching differ? Will one help you run your homeschool more successfully than the other? We’ve researched and compared both of these options for you to help you reach your decision.
Learn about online homeschool programsLogical Learner: Characteristics, Strategies, & Activities
If you have a child who is good with numbers and asks a lot of questions, you might have a logical learner. Whether you have a logical learning style or not, you can teach this child strategically. A logical-mathematical learning style is conducive to studies like math and science. They are process-oriented, which logical learners love. So, how do you help your logical learner with subjects that are a struggle? Read on to learn how to use your logical learner’s strengths in any subject.
Learn more about logical learnersPopular Homeschooling Styles and How to Choose One
The homeschooling movement has skyrocketed in the last few years. In fact, research shows there are nearly four million homeschool students in the United States. It seems as if there are almost as many homeschooling styles, too! With so many homeschooling approaches, parents can easily feel overwhelmed. We’ll take you through a general overview of some of the most popular homeschooling styles and share tips on how to decide which one is right for your family.
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