> in 3rd grade, he does math with the 4th grade class (which is currently working through the Singapore Math 4A book). Coincidentally, my son is also in 3rd g

> in 3rd grade, he does math with the 4th grade class (which is currently working through the Singapore Math 4A book). Coincidentally, my son is also in 3rd grade and also on Singapore 4A book at home :) He can't do math with the 4th grade class (not really an option at our school) but does 5th grade level with the apps they use in class (DreamBox, not sure which others). > But usually he's just been too aggressive at skipping past the explanations or worked examples in the MA lesson, and I just tell him to scroll up and read. Again, similar situation here; so I prefer to go over the concepts with him to make sure he's grasped them. His biggest problem is reading the problems too quickly. When he slows down and takes the time to think through he figures them all out -- and that's probably my most important contribution as his "coach" -- and also where you need a live person I think. It's like with sports -- many players are skilled enough that they don't need a coach to teach them skills, but they need a coach to learn how to use those skills. > But it's more effective for MA to be the core experience, and for me to be an on-call coach (i.e. for me to the supplement). Fair point. I should give it a try as an alternative (always useful to have different curriculums approaching problems from different angles, especially as the concepts get harder).