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Information for Parents

If you've come to this website, you've probably already heard about our new program and are excited to find out how to get your child involved. Or maybe your child's school is already participating and you want to learn more about what your child will be working on. Either way, this section will answer all the questions you have as an involved parent. We hope you'll explore other portions of the site which will give you even more tips on how to make the most of the "We All Use Math Every Day math program and keep your child interested and engaged in math!

How can I get involved or ensure that my child's class is involved?

Your child's math teacher may already know about the "We All Use Math Every Day" program, but you can also find program information and order a classroom start-up kit here.

What if we have restricted TV rules in our home or what if we are not home and my child misses the show?

Your child in grades 7 - 12 can still participate The materials covered in class are designed so that they can be completed without viewing the show, though watching the weekly episodes of NUMB3RS will make it more engaging for students so that they can see how the problems and puzzles relate to crime solving and police work. Some teachers may also tape the show and make tapes available for viewing in class or at your home. There will also be additional information available on the website to compliment the classroom exercises.

Is there any content in the show that is inappropriate for my younger child?

We encourage parents to watch television with their kids to supervise what they are viewing, and also to use TV shows and content as a learning tool to talk about issues. The NUMB3RS production team, including the stars of the show, the creators, producers and CBS are all very excited about this program and are aware of the TI math program and conscious of their younger fans. If you are concerned about any issues that may come up, they can refer to the episode guide at www.cbs.com/numb3rs to give you an overview of each episode.

For every parent who has watched their child struggle with math boredom and related homework, this is one way to spend more time together watching good family entertainment, as well as helping get them more interested in math.