Why Worksheets?

There are many ways to teach kids basic math.  There are certain advantages to most of them.  Using a variety of methods helps make learning more fun.  Our printable math worksheets do have a few unique advantages to offer:

 

• Buy them once, use them for life (outlasts most other physical tools)
• One child, or a whole class of kids can use them at once
• Once printed, all you need is a pencil (low tech, high impact)
• Looking up the answers enforces learning and aids memory
• Very gradual learning keeps frustration lower and improves concentration
• Very gradual learning reduces the fear of new concepts or failure
• Lots of problems on a page increases exposure and practice
• Reviewing in stages helps retain prior information as kids learn new facts
• Allows different students to be at different stages in the same class
• Teaches number families which helps with memorization
• Allows you to set easy benchmarks for progress (page, line, family, etc.)
• Can be timed, or open ended, depending on your student(s) needs
• Quickly reveals areas where more instruction or practice is needed
• Increased speed comes naturally, instead of with increased anxiety
• Allows for small doses of math daily, to build memory
• Results in a quieter learning environment than flashcards
• Focuses on core skills so that more advanced skills have a good foundation
• Trains the mind to scan the page for help instead of feeling stuck
• Finishing a page gives a sense of accomplishment and confidence
• Allows you to repeat a page as often as necessary
• Gives the option for a new page for every day of the month
• Let's you visually compare skills on the same material a few days later