I have found, as my kids get older, that their math work is getting more difficult and they are less willing to accept help from me. In many instances, the kids are required to work on math that is "different" from the math we used. They will arrive at the same answer but the methods they use are different. Also, the math used in many school systems uses a spiral approach. In other words, a concept is introduced briefly and the students receive limited instruction and limited practice since the concept will be reintroduced again during the school year. The spiral approach works well for kids who are "good" in math and are not requiring much repetition. However, many children do require a great deal of repetition.
Fortunately, I have found a great free resource to help with math. Across the country many libraries offer free tutoring. A student must have a library card to access the free help. Typically, services are available from the afternoon until around 9 or 10 at night. The instruction is in the form of a chat session. The means of communication is through the computer and not via phone or in person.
The student will log on to the library website and log into the tutoring chat session. The service is not only offered for math but also Science, Writing and a variety of other subjects.
I recommend helping your student with the log in process and the first couple of sessions. After a very short time they will not need your assistance.
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