Middle school math can be troubling for students and those who love them.
The math can get difficult, and sometimes it even seems boring.The world is expanding for middle school students, with so many things
pulling on their interests and their time. Math homework can seem like something to
rush through, and "get done." Students feel an urge to race through
assignments to get to the things they'd rather be doing.
But middle school math is the foundation that will determine their
success in all high school math courses, and determine their experience and enjoyment of
it.
So while middle school math may look tedious, and unconnected to the
more interesting things in "big math," it is a big part of the success students
can achieve in high school, college admissions tests, and college itself - regardless of
their field.
We can help them deepen that foundation, whet their appetite, and
make the journey far less dull and agonizing.
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