Today Shelby was doing her homework. I was supposedly helping her.
But she pulled out her math homework and asked me a question.
I didn’t know the answer. Not only did I not know the answer, I had NO IDEA what the answer could be…it didn’t even sound a bit familiar. She pulled out a little glossary thing she had so I could read about it, but still…no idea. I had to end up telling her she was on her own with this one.
She’s in fourth grade! I was really hoping I wouldn’t have to experience this until at least 7th… 
It feels pretty pathetic. I guess this is the point where they start taking on the teenage attitude where they think they know more than you. Because, apparently, in some cases, they do.
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My dad was so lost when I was in calculus….
Made me feel better about my own smarts.
yep, kens is in the seventh grade.
algebra.
i will not be helping with this one.
Welcome to Club Clueless… I am the President. I haven’t been able to help my son with his math homework since 4th grade. I’m not proud. lol
I’m not sure where I ran across your blog…but I really enjoy reading it so Thank you! And today’s entry ~ perfect! I went to my 6th graders curriculum night last night…Father, please help us all!
that is too cute!
but seriously….i don’t remember having it as hard as they do now…so early on. my friend’s daughter is in 3rd grade and she’s already into algebra…like numbers WITH letters and all that jazz….3RD grade…outrageous!
hope all is well (otherwise) with you!
- g
tristan is in second grade and we had that problem last night…SECOND GRADE. this is not ok with me. i had to write a note to the teacher and tell her we didn’t understand therefor we couldn’t help. how embarassing. she has GOT to think we’re stupid.
When you help her with stuff you are really good at, make a huge deal out of it! Then maybe she won’t notice the “other” times…
oh shannon,
don’t feel bad..
i was a teacher
before becoming a momma
and my last year i was
a math consultant
and when i looked
at some of the math
for the older grades,
i was blown away.
it has changed so much!
That is just terrible! Math was always hard for me, and whenever I glance at some of the problems they give to younger kids I just scratch my head!!!
eek! my day is coming soon as well. Let’s just hope I MAKE IT to 4th grade…
it is that new fangled math
blame it on that
kellicrowe
This is definitely a fear of mine when my kids get older, but not fourth grade!!!!!!
*snort* I’m SOOOOO glad to know I’m not the only one who can’t seem to help her kids so their math homework these days (6th & 8th grades!).
I had this same experience with my 4th grader tonight. I find the whole situation hilarious and sad at the same time.