Numbers don’t come easy to all of us, and struggling with Maths can often be a frustrating experience for any child. That is why we have collaborated with a Sixth Form in Oxfordshire to bring to you some top tips on helping your child cope with numbers, fractions and everything in between.
Make Games With Numbers
Keeping numbers in conversation and adding little tasks that involve counting or multiplying around the house is a way to keep your child’s mind engaged with numbers. If Maths is incorporated into a game, there is less pressure to get the answer in quite the same way as there is in a classroom. Basically, find ways to make Maths less scary, and what better way to do that than with fun and games!?
Guide Them to the Answer, Don’t Just Tell Them
There is the temptation that whenever your child is struggling with Maths homework for you to swoop in, complete the problem and save the day. But what you should do is encourage them to find the path to the solution themselves. Drop little hints to push them in the right direction on how to get there. The should feel as though they have gotten to the answer by themselves, as it is such a great confidence boost!
Talk to Their Teacher
Having a discussion with their teacher about your child’s attitude towards Maths, and how they perform in class, can be of big help. Not only will it help you identify areas where they seem to struggle, but you can also get a better sense of the curriculum that the teacher is working with. That way, you can be more prepared for areas that are coming up that your child may need some more help with.
Maths doesn’t need to be scary! Birgingin into your everyday lives and working out the problems together can go a long way to improving your child’s relationship with such a crucial school subject.
