Offers parents of elementary-grade children practical advice on helping their child in math and science while fostering creative, independent thinking and a life long love of learning. Based on sound educational research, this accessible resource stresses that a child's academic success depends in large part on parent involvement, and there are many things even the busiest parents can do.
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The aim of this perceptive book is found in the title it is meant to teach caretakers how to nurture a child's natural curiosity and stimulate interest in math and science instead of offering specific math help (as do books like Brita Immergut's How To Help Your Child Excel in Math). Barber is associate director of the University of California at Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science, a prestigious education center that develops innovative instructional materials and researches inquiry-based learning and curricula. Stressing continuing parental involvement throughout the child's school years, the author points out ways to avoid the "grade trap" and how to foster the joy of learning. She describes experiences that support education, practical ways to get help if needed, and how to foster educational opportunities even if your child's school is not the very best. She also points out the issues between the "traditionalists" and the "progressives," the pros and cons of homework, and a variety of learning styles. Easily accessible to the parents it addresses, this insightful work is recommended for parenting and education collections in most libraries. Annette V. Janes, Hamilton, MA
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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Jacqueline Barber is a recognized innovator in the field of science curriculum development. She is Associate Director of the Lawrence Hall of Science, the University of California at Berkeley's internationally renowned center for science and mathematics education, and Director of its Great Explorations in Math and Science program. Jacqueline Barber is the parent of three children.
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By KM (San Jose, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Spark Your Child's Success in Math and Science: Practical Advice for Parents (Paperback)
Already being actively engaged in my child's schooling and "broader education," I did not find the chapter content in this book very enlightening. I did, however, make note of many of the additional resources this book cites, as well as get many ideas from the pull-out stories and checklists throughout the book. There are a lot of those, which almost made up for the deficiency in the practical guide part. If you are looking to enrich your child's math and science education at home, or trying to find ways to help out at his school, this would be a good book to refer to. Just check it out at the library.
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