Is your child tired of boring and repetitive math drills? Are you looking for a fresh and exciting way to improve their skills and make learning more fun? Look no further than Dropkick Math Academy! Our innovative platform offers a unique mix of gameplay elements and real-world problem-solving, making math fun and engaging for students in grades 4 – 9.
With personalized lesson plans, in-depth progress tracking, and a vibrant online community, Dropkick Math Academy is the perfect tool to take your child’s math abilities to the next level. We are an alternative to other online math tutors as we focus on the fundamental misunderstandings your child may have in math and can provide them with the skills they need to keep advancing. We work with your child and yourself to understand the underlying problems rather than just focusing on helping them through the material they are learning at school.
Game-Based Learning
As mentioned, Dropkick Math offers a fun and engaging way of learning mathematics. Part of our educational experience includes game-based learning. This means that once your child begins our programs, you may hear them speak about their “battle pack,” or about “levelling up.” This is all part of our curriculum-aligned games that will help to boost your child’s confidence and improve their math skills.
But Dropkick Math is so much more than just a game. We are the newest online math tutor available to help your child with any gaps they may have in their education. Owned and operated by certified Ontario teachers, we offer a learning platform that is dedicated to improving children’s achievements in math. With programs for children in grades 4 – 9, we focus on the four pillars of math to ensure every child learns the fundamentals of mathematics so they can be successful for years to come.
How Does Dropkick Math Work?
The first step is to register your child with Dropkick Math. Upon registration, your child will need to take our early indicators assessment tool so we can determine which program will be best suited for their needs. They will then be placed in a class with no more than three other students. We keep our classes small so our teachers can spend more time with each student.
Before your child’s class starts, they will receive their battle kit in the mail, which will help with their game-based learning at Dropkick Math. This battle kit will contain math manipulatives, a mini-whiteboard, and any other components needed for their particular program.
You will receive an email from their teacher with all the necessary information, including the dates and times of all classes and the Google Meet link your child will need to attend their virtual class. Once they join their first class, they will be introduced to the math learning techniques that will help build their confidence and make learning math easier and more understandable.
Each week, teachers will add to your child’s battle pack challenges to be completed for battle points. Once they meet again for their next class, they should be ready for more battle training and become a math dropkicker. Children are encouraged to review feedback from previous battles and fix any mistakes they made or even attempt more problems to earn battle points. Battle points add up to a reward at the end of the program, so students will most likely be eager to earn as many as possible.
Parents will receive feedback after the 6th session. This feedback will include comments about any areas for improvement or boosts of confidence in math skills.
Dropkick Math Programs
At Dropkick Math Academy, we offer various programs to fit every child’s needs. Each program is filled with different worlds for your child to explore. Each has its own characters and quests to accomplish.
Younger children will start with our operations programs, where they will set sail and embark on an adventure in the Seas of Perseverance and take on the dreaded Math Pirates! Or, they may find themselves on the distant planet of Eldamore in a galaxy far far away.
Children who may need some extra help with fractions will suit up as they battle against Knights and Sorcerers to bring mathematical order to King Array’s Whole Table. Or those who have a gap in learning algebra may find themselves on the algebra task force, battling it out in the dark world.
Parent/Guardian Involvement
Parents/Guardians are encouraged to join the classes with their children as we believe that great success can be achieved by learning together! Active participation in a child’s education is crucial for their academic success and overall development. Education experts have found that parental involvement leads to higher grades, improved behaviour in school, and greater education aspirations for the child. Additionally, parents play a key role in instilling important values like hard work, determination, and self-discipline.
Our tailored programs are specifically created for students and their parents/guardians to work together on understanding the building blocks of mathematics. After each class, parents are able to meet with their child’s teacher and get weekly feedback.
If the parent or guardian is not able to attend each week, it’s important to remember that parental involvement can take many forms, but the end goal remains the same: giving children the tools they need to thrive in their education and beyond.
Building A Foundation of Knowledge
With Dropkick Math, students can eliminate homework struggles and build a foundation of knowledge and confidence in math that will last a lifetime. By focusing on the foundational concepts (number sense, operational sense, algebraic reasoning, and proportional reasoning), our engaging, innovative programs help students fully understand critical concepts that are the base fundamentals of mathematics.
For parents who may be looking for math programs in Toronto, Dropkick Math Academy has classes taught by certified teachers who can offer differentiated approaches, making it accessible for all learning needs. So, why not use Dropkick Math to make math fun for kids and to support their learning? Get started by learning more about our programs, and register your child today!
