by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Mar 30, 2018 | Critical Thinking and Math, Math, Number sense, Test Preparation, Test Strategies, Tutors and Teachers
You’ve noticed that your child has started to fall behind in math class. Homework is a struggle and grades are dropping. You’ve checked all the boxes, and you know it’s time for a math tutor. Finding a math tutor can be an overwhelming process. Here are three (3)...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Feb 2, 2018 | Critical Thinking and Math, Growth Mindset, Math, Number sense
Math classrooms today are much more dynamic and focus more on critical thinking and problem-solving skills than fact tables and timed tests. As teachers accommodate new teaching techniques it’s important for them to have the support of parents. Here are four...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Oct 16, 2017 | Common core, Counting, Critical Thinking and Math, Critical Thinking Strategies, Early Elementary, Homework, Kindergarten Readiness, Math, Number sense, School, Spatial Reasoning, STEAM, STEM, Subitizing
Math classrooms have transformed over the years, moving away from rote memorization and formula-based problem solving and to (the much more effective) critical thinking and number sense. This might be different from the way you were taught, but you can still support...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Dec 31, 2016 | Critical Thinking Strategies, Early Elementary, Events, Homework, Number sense, Parent Improvement, Prep, Preschool Prep, Reading, School
In February 2017, I will be releasing a 3-part video training focusing on how parents can build critical thinking skills in children preschool through second grade. The training will start with explaining the “what” and “why” of critical thinking including it’s...
