Parenting | July 24, 2018
How to battle your kid’s math troubles
Math is one of those few subjects that becomes a giant obstacle in every kid’s lives. Unless they are a natural math wiz, everyone struggles to keep up with the demands of the subject. It is not just the kids, even the parents sometimes find it very difficult to maintain a good mood while helping the kid understand the nuances of the subject.
While we can all agree that mathematics is an important subject as part of the school curriculum, it can also be a daunting task to make the subject interesting and give the kid space and time to learn the concepts. From trigonometry to calculus, there is a whole range of topics that require in-depth knowledge and patience to teach the children at home. But how can one teach the kids without losing temper while staying focused? Read below as we share some of the tricks that are up our sleeve.
Understand the pain points of the children
Some kids find calculus a piece of cake but struggle with geometry. And some might find trigonometry or even graph charts a very difficult subject. Understand your kids’ area of weakness in a subject as this helps bring a solution to the problem. There could be a lot of reasons for them to not excel at a specific subject – fear, lack of understanding, insufficient practice. Speak to the kids in a healthy manner and find out what is missing to resolve the issue quickly.
Plan for the syllabus
Studying the last minute? Then the best way to deal with a math-related problem is by studying for the syllabus with priority. Analyse the list of topics that is of utmost importance for the exam and focus on those topics to avoid any confusion. This way both the parents and the students can avoid unnecessary stress. On the other hand, if there is a long way to go before an exam, it is advisable for both the parents and kids to sit together and draft a plan that will take them through the semester. Allocate sufficient time for each topic and make sure that the kids understand them properly.
Consider a math tutor to help out
If both the parents are working or feel that the kids have an inadequate support system to learn math at home, seek the help of a math tutor. There are many ways to find tutors within your locality – Talentnook is one such platform that allows parents to find teachers within or nearby neighborhood. Hiring a tutor to support the kid with their math coaching also gives the parents an assurance that the kids are in the right hands.
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