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‘At-risk’ students falling behind in math #dyscalculia

Eight-year-old De’Sean Steele, who feels that he benefitted from volunteer tutoring services, says that he thinks everyone should be able to get help in school if they need it. Should you be a volunteer tutor?

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What happens when our children fall behind in math? A complex series of tests could change the way the future will affect the children who are not so good at math. A company that hires more volunteers to aid in the teaching of math would help tremendously. There is no time to start change other than the present, so let’s add up the numbers!

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At risk children are suffering in math. Read how volunteers are ready to help

America needs math tutors and teachers.

Across the United States schools need more math teachers who are skilled in the art. Tutors alone will not cover all the ground needed to excel the global community of mathematicians. Hopefully we can all work together to make our children learn math better today!

I think everybody should have some help to get better grades. They’re showing support. They care about my math. Thank you for helping me, I hope you enjoy the rest of your summer.

Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert

Key takeaways

  1. Thousands of students across the country are at risk of falling behind in school due to dyscalculia.
  2. Many students need one-on-one learning time due to their challenges but schools are accommodating and want to help the students succeed.
  3. Tutoring is invaluable because not everyone learns at the same rate and having teachers and aides who want to tutor brings a great deal of help to the students who need it.
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Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert Writes about the learning brain for parents who want plain answers. Every article is grounded in current neuroscience and classroom practice.