Front Row Math

Dear Parents,

We are using a computer program in the classroom called Front Row. With Front Row, your child will be able to practice math concepts at his or her own ability level. The program is designed to continually assess your child’s mathematical skills and present questions to reinforce secure skills and provide practice with developing skills.

You and your child can access the program in a couple ways:

1. Access the program online at https://www.frontrowed.com/ using Google
   Chrome as your browser, selecting “Student sign in” at the top of the page. 
2. If you have access to an iPad or other types of tablets, you may download the free app, which looks like this: 
   
   

Your child will login using their first and last name as well as our class code nossag. (This is an odd code (very similar to my last name), but it's what Front Row generated.

Once they have logged in, they may practice any of the domains. It is very important that this practice be done independently, without any help at home. If they are having difficulty with a concept, and the video tutorials on the site do not help, your child may either stop or go on to another domain. I want the information that I gather from Front Row to be a true picture of your child’s math skills.

I'm looking forward to having our class use Front Row for extra reinforcement, practice, and enrichment at home and anticipate the fantastic growth that they will make while practicing on the program. (There is also an ELA--English Language Arts--option in Front Row, which your child is also welcome to use!) Using Front Row is not a requirement, but simply a wonderful resource that I wanted to share with you.  

I want to sincerely thank you for supporting your child’s education at home. It make such a difference! 

Sincerely, 
Ms. Laura 

Front Row and other Apps

Today, I sent home some personalized log-in information for a fantastic program called Front Row Math. I'm excited to try this as it's designed to help students practice Common Core aligned mathematical skills at their own level, which ensures that every student improves his/her math skills or is challenged in a greater way. The program quickly learns what your child needs and tailors the activities accordingly.

You can use the instructions and codes I sent home today to sign up for a parent account. There is also information at the bottom of the sheet to sign up your child.

It would help if you download this free app onto the device your child uses most often. Also, please send in this device to school on Wednesday as we'll get some practice using it. (If your child will not be bringing a device, we will provide one for him/her at school. No worries!) We will also be using devices next Sunday and Monday.

I want to recommend some other great apps, as well, but please remember that they are only suggestions. (There's no need to feel any pressure to purchase them.)

• Cursive Wizard You can use this with a finger or a stylus (Daiso sells them for only AED 7.)
• Xtramath
• Math Slide (FREE)

Also, as we are now taking weekly times table tests, please feel free to print any extra copies of the fact tests your child needs by visiting this great website, which is where I got them.

Thanks so much for your support. It's my hope that the class will enjoy and benefit from these terrific resources.