At my son's school, I discussed with the teacher and he was taught about 15-30 minutes everyday after school until he was caught up. In the meantime, I bought a couple of math books from costco ages 8-9 and 10-11. Every weekend, we work on about 4-6 pages for reenforcement. I also bought some reenforcement books in reading and phonics. If your child is a toddler, I started my older son with "Reader Rabbit", software and really worked a lot. It's a little sacrifice but it's a lot cheaper than sending your son to kumon, sylvan or score.

5th grade

tomlor: What grade is your child in? There may be some options for you.

I have checked with the teacher about after school programs and there are none. Nothing was said about offering to do any kind of before or after school by the teacher. I am going to check with the principle.

It really does depend on school funding, for the most part. My son's middle school offers tutoring during lunch, with the 7th and 8th graders helping out. His school also offers tutoring after school, two times a week.

Usually, the teacher will let you know if your child needs tutoring. You should speak with your son's math teacher, however, to find out if she has concerns with your child's math progress. She may also have a bit of time after school, or before school, to assist your son.

What, specifically, is he having problems with in math? Word problems? Specific function (multiplication, division)? My son used to struggle with word problems. He wouldn't take the time to read the problem carefully before answering.

thanks for your suggestion. I will check with the principle.

Great suggestion WabiSabi: Sometimes it just takes some students a little one on one. Sometimes the teacher moves a little fast for some. Remember everyone learns at a different pace.

I would suggest just talking to your kid's math teacher, and the principal as well, and I'm sure they will work with you. In most schools, teachers have times set aside for helping students, before school or after school. Some principals will provide tutors as well---my daughter is a math tutor! So just ask your school, and I'm sure they'll help you!!

HI. I'm wondering how old your child is/what grade? Does he/she have a diagnosed learning disability? If so, your child should be getting help during the school day. If not, but the math struggles are that noticeable, you might want to request an educational evaluation for suspected learning disabilities, so that your child may be found eligible for an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) and get proper remediation. The request must be made in writing, not just "talking to a teacher in the hall" or over the phone. You can see sites like www.wrightslaw.com and www.concordspedpac.org for sample request letters.

Welcome, I am not sure where you live but in most public schools, the teacher contracts decide how many hours the teacher is required to stay. At my son's middle school, the teachers stay only on Tuesday & Thursdays (the only day that there are late busses available) and the teachers within my son's group for core subjects alternated each week so 2 out four stay each week. A lot of schools just do not have the funding!