I am NOT a fan of math. I never have been and I probably never will be. I even failed math in 9th grade and had to repeat 9th grade math in 10th grade. Oh the horror!
My non-love of math has trickled down to my kids. Neither one of them likes math and they are not very good at it.
I can add, subject, multiply, divide and do decimals and fractions. I’m not a complete math idiot. I can figure out 15% of a tip quickly and in my head. LOL!
I work with children in an after school care program. One of our duties is to help the kids with their homework. I would have to say that 90% of the time the kids need help with math homework. I COULD help – if it wasn’t for Common Core Math. I’m not sure if your school does Common Core Math, or if you are even familiar with it. Let’s just say that with Common Core Math you just can’t do a simple math problem like 2+2=4. You have to do graphs, charts, dots, arrows… it’s crazy! A simple math problem has a dozen steps to figure out the answer with Common Core Math where are traditional math could answer the question in one or two steps. Ugh!!!
Knowing how much I dislike math, and how I am CLUELESS when it comes to Common Core Math, why in the world would I recommend giving someone the GIFT of math?
Just because I don’t get math doesn’t mean that your child or grandchild cannot learn to love the subject. Believe it or not there are kids that LOVE math. So it is possible.
Let me introduce you to the Mathletics Gift Kit.
In partnership with UNICEF, Mathletics has created the perfect gift designed to excite your child about math and teach the importance of giving.
The newly released Mathletics Gift Kit includes a 12 month subscription to the award-winning online math resource Mathletics, a motivating Super Mathlete trophy and wristbands, and importantly a contribution towards UNICEF’s School-in-a-Box program.
Not only will you be giving your child the greatest gift of all, access to education, but by purchasing the Mathletics Gift Kit you will also be supporting the education of another child through the UNICEF School-in-a-Box program. Every kit purchased this Holiday season will provide a student in need with a full year of education.
I think education is extremely important. The only way most children who come from impoverished homes will succeed is with an education. For all we know a child in a 3rd world country struggling to get a proper education might be the one to find a cure for Cancer or solve Earth’s environmental issues.
I was sent the Mathletics Gift Kit to review. My son is currently failing math. He’s a high school junior this year and cannot afford to fail such an important subject. I got the kit to help him with his math, and maybe help teach me a thing or two. Mathletics works really well for high school students as well as grade school students.
They even have programs focusing on Common Core Math! I’m hoping to use the programs myself to learn more about the math my students are struggling with and maybe be able to help them instead of asking our best math student (a 4th grader) to help out all the time.
The kit comes with a one year (12 month) subscription to Mathletics as well as trophies and wrist bands to reward and encourage your child. My son feels like he’s a little to old for the boxed contents, but the online program does sound interesting to him.
Something that I didn’t expect with the program is that it emails you (the parent) to let you know how your child is doing with the program, how much time they spent on it and what they’ve accomplished. That is an excellent idea!
To be honest, my son hasn’t tried the program yet. We just received it a few days ago and he hasn’t had time due to finishing up some last minute projects and assignments before the holiday break. Trust me, he WILL be doing Mathletics on his break. He’s not going to sit around all day playing games.
We did log on to the program to check it out. WOW! Simply WOW! They have so much. Every type of math you can think of can be found there. There are lessons, interactives, videos, eBooks and more.
I took a few screen shots so you can see what Mathletics is about.
Please note that this program is set up for the higher grades (7th – 12th). Mathletics is available for younger students too.
I’m sure there is A LOT we can both learn from this program.
I’ll update my review after we’ve given the program a good “test drive.” In the mean time I wanted to share the gift idea with readers in case they are still in need of a gift with Christmas coming next week.
For more information please visit www.3PLearning.com/USA/MathleticsHome.
What do you think of the idea of gifting a math program? It’s certainly practical, epecially for a child struggling with math, or perhaps a homeschool family.
Kimberly
*We received the program to review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.
Sarah Hayes says
i love helpful gifts like this. I think this is great