Maybe this feels familiar: You’ve hired a tutor and you’re paying them, but you have no idea if the tutoring is helping your child. It can be hard to know what they’ve worked on and if there’s been any progress.

As a high school math teacher, students are constantly asking me how they can be better math students. They have all these ideas about staying organized and staying focused, but they do not have a clear path of action to achieving those goals. Having smart goals is crucial for meaningful and long term success. Keep reading to find out more about what you can do to stay on track in math class!

To succeed in mathematics, your child needs to be able to (1) think flexibly and strategically, (2) explain their reasoning, and (3) persevere.