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Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 16
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Multiply Your Child's Success: Math and Science Can Make Dreams Come True. A Parent's Guide
National Math and Science Initiative
In today's high-tech world, math and science matter. Of the 10 fastest growing occupations, eight are science, math or technology-related. Whatever a child wants to do--join the military, join the workforce, or go on to college--math and science skills will be important. Become part of the equation to help one's child succeed now and in the future. Parents have the power to make a tremendous difference in their child's success by staying informed and involved. This paper offers some ideas for how parents can help support math and science skills from elementary school through high school.
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Parent Materials, Academic Achievement, Mathematics Instruction, Science Instruction, Parent Role, Parents as Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Parent Attitudes, Parent Student Relationship, Family Environment, Interpersonal Communication, Educational Quality, Student Motivation, Gender Issues, Reading Skills, Writing Skills, College Preparation, Career Development, College Entrance Examinations
National Math and Science Initiative. 8350 North Central Expressway Suite M-2200, Dallas, TX 75206. Tel: 214-346-1200; Fax: 214-346-1299; e-mail: info@nationalmathandscience.org; Web site: http://nationalmathandscience.org
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Audience: Parents
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: National Math and Science Initiative
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: ACT Assessment; Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test; SAT (College Admission Test)
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