Teacher Shocked! when First Grader shows math ability
Daniella’s 1st Grade teacher
decided to challenge her class with some double digit addition. Daniella was the only student who was able to solve the simple two-digit problem. This intrigued her teacher, and she decided to challenge Daniella a bit more. She gave her several more two-digit addition problems, and Daniella answered them quickly and with ease, without the use of pen or paper. The teacher could not believe it. She decided to give her even more complex problems. Daniella was able to answer them all quickly and easily.
At a recent parent-teacher conference with mother Michelle, Daniella’s teacher expressed surprise at Daniella’s mathematical ability. She told her mother Michelle that she as so shocked at Daniella’s speed and confidence that she blurted out “Oh $@*&!” in front of the entire class”
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This was no surprise to Michelle who has been proud of her daughter’s progress since she started attending Math Genie.
Life before Math Genie
Before enrolling in the Math Genie program, Daniella (4) was just an ordinary young girl. Michelle says that she was average in all areas, not far behind, but not far above any of her peers. Learning numbers and counting was just something she had to do. Each time she was presented with numbers, she did what she was told, but she had no motivation. She would rather be playing with her toys.
Her days in preschool were just average days, and Michelle never heard any remarkable things about Daniella. Her teachers talked about Daniella in ways that showed her mother she was just an average kid, stuck in the middle. Daniella was one of those children that teachers liked (because she was well-behaved), but she was never outstanding in any area.
Danielle’s mother was at work one day when she saw a child with a Math Genie backpack. She had never heard about the program, but was interested to find out more. According to Michelle, the program was intriguing, but she was still skeptical about the effect it would have on Daniella.
How the Program Has Changed Daniella
Daniella began coming to classes, and immediately, Michelle noticed the family-like dynamic in the program. She noticed the teacher’s personal concern for each and every child in the class. More importantly, she noticed that Daniella always wore a beaming smile when she came in and out of the Math Genie classroom. At home, Daniella completed homework quickly and was motivated to get started. This stood out to Michelle, who was impressed with such motivation at such a young age. Daniella’s motivation has been consistent throughout her 2 years at Math Genie.
Gains it Other Areas
According to Michelle, the Math Genie program has not only helped Daniella with math, but it has also boosted her confidence and motivation in many other areas. She concentrates better on all tasks, and her reading has significantly improved because of this newfound confidence and concentration. Also, in everything she does, Daniella instantly focuses in on the details and gets the task done in a precise manner that is not common for someone her age. Her mother says that the way that Daniella describes things is incredible, as if her memory has become somewhat photographic. Even her focus duration has improved significantly, and she can stay on task for a much longer period of time.
All of these fantastic gains are not only apparent in her academic performance, but also in extracurricular areas as well. Daniella has enrolled in a piano program, and her piano teacher also sees her incredible ability and potential. According to her teacher, she picks up notes quickly and learns melodies easily.
A Child Worth Bragging About
Overall, Michelle is extremely proud of Daniella and all of her progress. Instead of being an average kid, Daniella is now the outstanding child that every parent dreams of, a child whose skills and intelligence are hard to be modest about. Daniella went from being in the middle to a girl whose abilities have risen high about her peers and a child who breezes through any task she is given with ease and confidence. The road to success is by no means over, for each day, Daniella is growing, learning, and continuing on her path to be a genius.
