This is the mathematics web page for Mrs. Lindley. This year, I am teaching three classes on the Super Nova Team, a seventh grade team, and one class on the Shooting Stars team, a sixth grade team. Follow the links to the right to see content information, homework and grading charts for your or your child's applicable grade level. If you have any questions, please e-mail me through the above link or at lindleypatricia@coventryschools.net.
When you balance your checkbook, buy shoes, measure distance or check the time, you're using math. Use these tips to help get your child excited about math.
Many adults say they hated math in school, according to national polls. If you are one of them, be careful that you don't communicate that attitude to your child. Help him improve his attitude toward math by showing him that you are confident when completing routine tasks like counting money from a school fund-raiser, balancing your checkbook or completing your tax return. You can also point out the importance of math in different professions including architecture, medicine, fashion design, restaurant management and computer programming.
Encourage your child to solve problems involving math outside of school. In the grocery store, ask her to figure out the price of four cans of tuna fish. In the car, ask her how long it will take to travel to your destination based on your speed. In the toy store, ask her to calculate the price of a discounted toy and how long it will take to save up her allowance to buy it.