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Reviving Forgotten Math Skills For Parents

Local Sylvan Learning offers free math refresher workshop for parents to feel more confident helping their children learn math

(Baltimore, January 6, 2009) – It is common for parents of elementary school-aged children to feel secure helping their children with math assignments. However, as children enroll in more advanced math classes, parents often become less confident in their ability to help their children.

To provide an extra boost of confidence, Sylvan Learning centers throughout North America are offering a free refresher workshop entitled, "Forgotten Math for Parents," for parents, grandparents and other members of the extended family wishing to restore their math skills in order to help their children learn.

"Many parents want to help their children with math homework, but when they make the time to sit down and work with their child, they do not feel comfortable with their own skill level or have simply forgotten key math concepts that are necessary for their child's academic success," says Judy Ann Brown, mathematics education manager for Sylvan Learning. "Understanding math is crucial to a child's success, as mastering algebraic concepts inherently leads to success in high school mathematics and eventual success in college and a career. Our 'Forgotten Math for Parents' seminar gives adults the opportunity to revive some of their long-lost math skills so they can become a better resource for their children during homework time."

This interactive, 90-minute seminar is designed to help parents and family members gain confidence in assisting their children with their homework by reviewing many of the key math concepts that are introduced in 6th, 7th and 8th grade. Parents move from station to station and are able to choose the math area they need to review in order to make homework time more manageable for the whole family. Whether it is learning how to use a graphing calculator or brushing up on exponents, linear equations or fractions, there will be a pre-algebra or algebra station to fit your family's homework needs. Additionally, each participant will be given a listing of math resources to help your child conquer his or her math homework. The event will also feature light refreshments, a Q&A session and raffles with prizes.

Contact your neighborhood Sylvan Learning for additional details.

About Sylvan Learning

Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of in-center and live, online tutoring at home to students of all ages, grades and skill levels. Sylvan Learning is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2009 and has nearly 1,100 centers located throughout North America. Sylvan's proven process and personalized methods have inspired more than 2 million students to discover the joy of learning. Sylvan's trained and certified personal instructors provide individual instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills and test-prep for college entrance and state exams. Sylvan helps transform unique kids into uniquely inspired learners with the skills to do better in school and the confidence to do better in everything else. Visit www.DrRickBlog.com to share your personal academic experiences and comment on academic trends. For more information, call 1-800-31-SUCCESS or visit www.SylvanLearning.com.

For more information, contact:
Jennifer Gaegler, Sylvan Learning Center
(410) 843-8928
jennifer.gaegler@sylvanlearning.com