16 Math is not taught in a spiral manner in many other countries. American first grade are curricula introduces terms such as "cone" and "rectangular prism." Geometrical concepts taught each year. Students from other countries may not learm much geometry before the 6th grade 17. Many parents are working long hours to give their children a better life in America. They home very late. They may be with their day-to-day routine. If your correspondence is in English, parents may not be able to read in even they this speak it. Some parents may not be literate in their first language. It is important to keep 18. In many cultures, it is rude to use the teacher's name. Respect is shown my addressing the teacher as "Teacher." When Pablo has enough English to understand, explain the American custom of using your name without the preface "teacher.