There is a lot of resources online designed to help you and your child cope that dreaded math anxiety, but success is guaranteed only if both of you consider those together. Remember, kids are usually led by example, so don’t expect any fluency in mathematics if at least you don’t take the time to brave the task along with them. But don’t worry, because sharing time in this heroic adventure will strengthen your bond with them and their confidence — in handling both math and real-life problems.
Experts say math anxiety is a big problem in the US #dyscalculia
Submitted by Judy Hanning on Thu, 2017-11-16 04:00
“I think you were not born for math.” Hold on! Have you ever thought of telling that to your kid when you see them struggling to try to solve a problem? And what about you? Why did not jump into the scene and volunteer for help? Might it be that you feel the same way, or you remember having the same feeling at childhood? Were you horrified at the very thought of discussing the solution with your child? Cheer up! Help is on the way for your math anxiety because that is what is called.
Math anxiety means seeking new ways of learning.
Key Takeaways:
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Kids who are bad at math tend to have math anxiety.
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Researchers found that Bedtime Math increased kids” math at the first-grade level.
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It is very important to show kids from an early age how important math is.