I might suggest that your daughter be tested to see more specifically why she finds math so challenging. Until then, I'd also suggest that someone help her with her math homework - if she will allow that. It doesn't sound like your daughter is developing a comfort level with math and reinforcement outside the classroom usually only helps, not hurts.
Tutors can be expensive so I'd look within the family - a grandparent who has a head for numbers? A willing neighbor? An older cousin? Some children - including me as a child - need extra explanation in math. If your daughter can't get that 'extra explanation' she needs in math in school, then we're left to search for a good math tutor outside of school.

I really think you need to have a conference with teacher, and prinicpal. Your daughter will not learn if she is feeling scared and believe me the teacher is not hiding her feelings from anyone if the other students are staring at your daughter. Kids have very good preception I am sure the other kids are getting the vibes from the teacher about your daughter. Pose the question to the princepal, what would you do if this was your daughter and your daughters teacher? Lets see how they answer this question. If possible have the child moved to another class. I feel so bad for your daughter, tell her to hang in there not all teachers are mean. Also one more thing let both princiapl and teacher know that you WILL not tolerate anyone belittling your child.

I 3rd the suggestion to ask for an educational assessment for your daughter. In the meantime, some classroom concerns need to be tabled with the teacher regarding your daughter. If a child feels "yelled " at because she is not grasping a concept - then that is what has to be addressed. It has nothing to do with the teacher' s perception of what the other children saw or heard.To solve the problem - the teacher, is going to need to address your daughter's feelings. It is obvious that your daughter is feeling helpless in this situation and is experiencing much anxiety. Intimidation, fear, and humiliation is not an effective teaching strategy - and is always UNACCEPTABLE! It also appears that the teacher is in over her head- either with effective teaching strategies for your daughter - and/ or frustration. I think that in order to ensure the emotional safety of your daughter - and possibly others - you do need to have a conversation with the administrator . I feel that the teacher needs to talk to your daughter - and apologize to her - for letting frustration escalate to the point - that she spoke and acted inappropriately. When a child goes to a teacher or a parent for help - they should always be secure in the fact that they will be treated with respect!

my son is in pre-k i have been doing class visits and sometimes stay half that day. by me being there i noticed his teacher yells at all the students all the time and cater to the students that catch on quick. I am not please to read that a teacher yelling cause she is fustrated. when you accept a job, well there will be responsiblity. keeping calm and trying to understand and help a student is what creates a relationship with a student. but there were a time his teacher yelled to the top of her lung at my son and i immediately got up and said " oh, no i got him. she got quiet. We as parents tend to back up sometimes and see a little and say that is not alot but to a child's mind it is a wholelot what one teacher can do . I had a good teacher when i was young and will never forget her at all . Mom to Mom stand by what your child says, cause my son doesn't like going either. Hang !in there you and your family.

I "second" drjohnson's recommendation to submit a written request for a comprehensive educational evaluation for a suspected learning disability. You can look at sites like www.concordspedpac.org for sample "evaluation request letters" (but if you're not in Massachusetts, ignore specific detail about timelines)

Might your daughter have a math related disability?

Request an evaluation by writing a letter to the principal. It would probably be a good idea to meet with the principal first to discuss your concerns and your daughters history of math difficulties. Sometimes you can get some accommodation or extra help without getting an IEP. But if you need an IEP, then it starts with a formal evaluation.

I can see how a teacher might become exasperated, but it would seem to indicate that your daughter needs some extra or specialized instruction.

You should definitely listen to your daughter. A teacher would never admit to mistreating a child and it's awful the system doesn't have much of a standard when it comes to teachers and people who work with kids. I think you should let the principal know everything, but public schools protect the teachers. All children learn differently but in public schools it's required the child accomodate the dull, rigid curriculum and teacher.