OT: When you you start teaching kids math?

[pjwal]

I second the use of computer learning software. I built my career off my addiction to whatever computer software I can get my hands on as a kid and picking them apart like a mechanic with a car. I finished calc AP and was taking college courses as a junior in high school and I can honestly attribute it to BASIC programming at age 12. I only wish I could get my hands on a PC at age four. Our company builds mobile business software and it’s quite humorous at a company dinner to see all the little ones enamored with an iPhone/iPad. All the parents have a plethora of learning apps installed. My sister’s two year old knows how to start Angry Birds on her iphone and make it through levels.

Just my humble opinion, but I don’t get this “don’t push them too hard” stuff. It’s a tough world out there…there are winners and losers and I won’t shy away from preparing my kids for that. I mean, don’t be mean/degrading about it, but they should know the difference between poor and great performance. I think it’s key to instill that there will always be someone who will do better…just not at your school (kidding).

Course, I’m not a dad yet and I have not met the expectation I set for myself with training my puppy so far…as I never accounted for just how cute they look when they mis-behave ;-).

On a related note, anyone opposed to bribing (money for grades) older kids with their school performance?

[UCGal]

[quote=pjwal]

On a related note, anyone opposed to bribing (money for grades) older kids with their school performance?[/quote]
Interesting thread on the topic.

http://piggington.com/ot_paying_kids_for_grades_in_hs

[UCGal]

[quote=pjwal]

On a related note, anyone opposed to bribing (money for grades) older kids with their school performance?[/quote]
Interesting thread on the topic.

http://piggington.com/ot_paying_kids_for_grades_in_hs

[UCGal]

[quote=pjwal]

On a related note, anyone opposed to bribing (money for grades) older kids with their school performance?[/quote]
Interesting thread on the topic.

http://piggington.com/ot_paying_kids_for_grades_in_hs

[UCGal]

[quote=pjwal]

On a related note, anyone opposed to bribing (money for grades) older kids with their school performance?[/quote]
Interesting thread on the topic.

http://piggington.com/ot_paying_kids_for_grades_in_hs

[UCGal]

[quote=pjwal]

On a related note, anyone opposed to bribing (money for grades) older kids with their school performance?[/quote]
Interesting thread on the topic.

http://piggington.com/ot_paying_kids_for_grades_in_hs

[pjwal]

Also, I found “Lockhart’s Lament” a fascinating read for those of you interested in how math is taught all wrong:

http://www.squarecirclez.com/blog/a-mathematicians-lament-how-math-is-being-taught-all-wrong/2828

[pjwal]

Also, I found “Lockhart’s Lament” a fascinating read for those of you interested in how math is taught all wrong:

http://www.squarecirclez.com/blog/a-mathematicians-lament-how-math-is-being-taught-all-wrong/2828

[pjwal]

Also, I found “Lockhart’s Lament” a fascinating read for those of you interested in how math is taught all wrong:

http://www.squarecirclez.com/blog/a-mathematicians-lament-how-math-is-being-taught-all-wrong/2828

[pjwal]

Also, I found “Lockhart’s Lament” a fascinating read for those of you interested in how math is taught all wrong:

http://www.squarecirclez.com/blog/a-mathematicians-lament-how-math-is-being-taught-all-wrong/2828

[pjwal]

Also, I found “Lockhart’s Lament” a fascinating read for those of you interested in how math is taught all wrong:

http://www.squarecirclez.com/blog/a-mathematicians-lament-how-math-is-being-taught-all-wrong/2828

[pjwal]

[quote=UCGal][quote=pjwal]

On a related note, anyone opposed to bribing (money for grades) older kids with their school performance?[/quote]
Interesting thread on the topic.

http://piggington.com/ot_paying_kids_for_grades_in_hs%5B/quote%5D

good stuff…flu’s post about scoring a goal on his own team was hilarious.

I think too many people argue against within an incorrect context that a monetary incentive is the only tool being used to provide incentive or to help your children with learning/doing well in school.

[pjwal]

[quote=UCGal][quote=pjwal]

On a related note, anyone opposed to bribing (money for grades) older kids with their school performance?[/quote]
Interesting thread on the topic.

http://piggington.com/ot_paying_kids_for_grades_in_hs%5B/quote%5D

good stuff…flu’s post about scoring a goal on his own team was hilarious.

I think too many people argue against within an incorrect context that a monetary incentive is the only tool being used to provide incentive or to help your children with learning/doing well in school.

[pjwal]

[quote=UCGal][quote=pjwal]

On a related note, anyone opposed to bribing (money for grades) older kids with their school performance?[/quote]
Interesting thread on the topic.

http://piggington.com/ot_paying_kids_for_grades_in_hs%5B/quote%5D

good stuff…flu’s post about scoring a goal on his own team was hilarious.

I think too many people argue against within an incorrect context that a monetary incentive is the only tool being used to provide incentive or to help your children with learning/doing well in school.

[pjwal]

[quote=UCGal][quote=pjwal]

On a related note, anyone opposed to bribing (money for grades) older kids with their school performance?[/quote]
Interesting thread on the topic.

http://piggington.com/ot_paying_kids_for_grades_in_hs%5B/quote%5D

good stuff…flu’s post about scoring a goal on his own team was hilarious.

I think too many people argue against within an incorrect context that a monetary incentive is the only tool being used to provide incentive or to help your children with learning/doing well in school.

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