Exemptions from final exams are detrimental to success in college study, and particularly in college mathematics. Classes which encourage the transfer of material across disciplines and specific course boundaries aid the student greatly in college. Never should the student be scheduled in high school courses so that more than one semester passes without enrollment in a mathematics course. Strong reading skills enhance mathematical performance. Homework is a critical part of learning and retaining information.
Parents can help their students learn by showing that they appreciate mathematics.
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