As a parent, you can support your teen's education in many ways—from helping them choose courses and plan a career pathway, to assisting with everyday schoolwork. While answering their questions, you might have questions of your own about the best ways to help, what else to try, and where to find more information.
Help is available!
Parents play a key role by giving guidance and support as teens navigate through life. Guiding and supporting can take many forms—from being there when teens need to make a big decision and coaching them through math homework problems, to just being a good listener. Here are some other ideas to try out:
There are many how-to strategies that can help teens and parents with math-related activities such as doing math homework, developing good study habits, and studying for tests and exams.
Here are just a few examples to try:
Here are some key resources available to help parents and teens stay informed about math education in Ontario: