How to help a child improve in math
Mathematics is a great misunderstanding by children or adults, who remember it from school, but we can learn to have a better attitude towards it.
Many parents think that for a child to improve in mathematics what he needs above all is to do mathematics day and night. Although it is true that practice is the best ally, the reality is that there are other ways for a child to improve in mathematics. Here are some tips to help a child improve in math.
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BE YOUR BEST EXAMPLE
Many adults say they hated math when they went to school … if you do it too you should be careful what you are communicating to your child, because it can directly affect their attitude towards math.
If you really want to help your child improve in mathematics, the first thing you should do is improve your attitude towards them and show that you are sure that mathematics is necessary for life and for the routine tasks that all people must carry out performed each day like counting money, doing accounts, etc. In addition, it is also necessary that you point out the importance of mathematics in all professions including architecture, medicine, design, business management, computer science … etc.
HELP YOUR CHILD IN MATH WHENEVER HE NEEDS IT
Encourage your child to be able to solve math problems outside of school. Get him to solve problems at the store when you go shopping, ask him to help you figure out the price of four cans of preserves, for example. When you are in the car, ask him how long it will take to reach your destination, giving him the speed of the vehicle and the distance.
If you go to a toy store, ask him to help you calculate the price of a discounted toy and how long it would take to buy it if he has ‘x’ money a week to put it in his piggy bank.
THINK ABOUT HOW YOUR CHILD LEARNS
It is important that you know what math skills your child has and know what level of learning he is at. You do not want him to learn new things if he has not previously mastered the necessary knowledge. To find out, you can ask the teacher about your child and ask him the order of learning … so it will be easier to complement math skills with home activities.
MONITOR YOUR CHILD’S HOMEWORK
If your child is young, it is a good idea to supervise the math homework since in order to advance in this subject it is necessary to have a routine job. You can put a problem up to date or some problems so that it can advance in its development. Today with new technologies there are many educational programs that can help you improve in math while having fun.
LIMIT DISTRACTIONS
When your child is thinking about a math problem, is playing a game that requires concentration or is doing homework , it is very important that he is in a place where he can think without distraction. This will make it easier for you to find the solution to your problems. On the other hand, if you are in a place where there are distractions or they bother you, then it is likely that you cannot concentrate properly and that you become frustrated thinking that you are not capable of solving the problem when the reality is that you have sufficient capacity to do so but that You must prioritize concentration.
PLAY MATH GAMES AT HOME
There are many games where mathematics are the protagonists and that you can play at home. When your child is already in primary school, you can play chess, dominoes, cards, etc. with him. Find out which games you might like the most to play regularly at home.
As you can see, there are many ways in which you can help your children to enjoy mathematics and to improve in them, doing homework but also, making them realize how important mathematics is in daily life.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.