How can you support your seventh-grader’s math skills at home? 1. Instill the belief in your seventh-grader that everyone can learn math. Praise his or her effort and persistence and celebrate mastering a new math skill. 2. Help your child review new math concepts and spend hands-on time providing support during homework. 3. Provide guidance on how to study for math tests; practice many different types of problems to gain confidence during assessments. 4. If you don’t understand a math problem, ask your daughter or son to teach you how to do it. 5. Use a free online resource to clarify the concept if you run into trouble. 6. Give your child more control (and responsibility) when spending money; if he or she wants to buy something, ask to find the best price by comparing prices online. 7. Discuss the use of statistics and percentages in sports and in the news.