Do daily math lessons cause unwanted stress in your family’s homeschooling? Is math causing anxiety for your child? Not every child learns math the same way. Determining the correct methods and language to use with your child to make math make sense can be difficult.  If your child has been diagnosed with dyscalculia or if you are suspicious he/she has it or another math learning disability, this tutoring may be just what you need. Dyscalculia is found in the population at similar rates to dyslexia, yet many have never heard of it. A multi- sensory approach to math will facilitate your child’s understanding of math by beginning with concrete ideas and moving into abstract thinking.

For students with dyscalculia, I’ve found that the best results come from tutoring twice a week.  My sessions are not one-size-fits-all but tailored to your child’s unique needs.  I focus on key areas such as number sense, subitizing, operations, word problems, fact fluency, and place value while encouraging the use of various strategies with manipulatives. As your child progresses, I’ll introduce more advanced math concepts, using manipulatives to teach concretely before moving on to more commonly used algorithms. You’ll receive regular feedback on your child’s progress, along with recommended topics for review at home.  All necessary supplies are provided by the tutor. Please note that this tutoring is not a substitute for a full math curriculum but a supportive addition to the daily math lessons required by your student’s umbrella school policy.

Contact Jan Schulte at jannellschulte@gmail.com to set up a consultation to determine if this tutoring is appropriate for your student and to schedule tutoring.

Grades: K-8
Cost: $60 per session
Tutor: Jan Schulte