How To Make Math And Science Easy For Your Kids

Rinks
06 June, 2023
2 mins ago

Math might have been a nightmare for you, but it doesn’t have to be the same for the next generation. Here is how to make your kids like the subject.

Every aspect of your life, from keeping track of time, calculating gas prices, evaluating your health, estimating how much paint you'll need to cover a room, and estimating how much food you'll need, all include some form of arithmetic. However, if you're like the average American, you probably despise math. No more than there is a "reading person," there cannot be a "math person." Everyone knows better than to boast, "I'm not particularly adept at reading." Despite the common brag, "I'm not particularly good at math." Both are, in fact, fundamental competencies that every human being needs and can acquire. Recognizing a spherical object, asking for an additional two cookies, or understanding that someone is five years old are all examples of your child's early use of mathematics.

Practice makes perfect

Your kid will grow better at arithmetic the more he or she does math. That's how easy it is. Homework does not have to consist of countless repetitions of flashcard drills and worksheets. In fact, if you put too much stock in these aids, you run the risk of turning your kid off to arithmetic altogether. Instead, you could encourage your youngster to like math by finding practical applications for it. Make your kid the scorekeeper for all your games of cards and boards so they may practice math while having fun. Allow your youngster to help you prepare his favorite delights by measuring and pouring the ingredients. Can't we make them rectangular instead of circular? How many are there altogether? If she hadn't eaten three, how many would remain now? Have your kid cut the recipe in half so you can store some in the freezer.

This is not a race to the finish

The worst thing we can do is stand over our kids and ask, "What's 3x4? Quick! Hurry!” Math isn't Jeopardy, and we shouldn't approach it like it is. Again, especially with young children, requesting arbitrary speed merely increases math anxiety. The emphasis on speed in the classroom is not related to a student's ability to do arithmetic but rather is a result of preparation for standardized tests.

Keep an eye out for math and science phobia

The fear of mathematics and science is well-documented and is distinctly American. Anxiety is defined as a negative emotional state that prevents one from performing at one's best in math (or science). Unfortunately, it can be spread to other people. Children "learn" math anxiety from their parents and teachers, and it may haunt them for the rest of their academic and professional lives. Your child can catch it from you or any other adult they come into contact with, including teachers, grandparents, aunts, and uncles.

There is no formula for success

Help your youngster feel at ease with mathematics by giving him or her many chances to use it in real-world contexts where accuracy and speed are not as crucial. Introduce arithmetic as part of daily life. If you suffer from math anxiety, it's important to be aware of your own physical reactions when performing mathematical tasks like figuring out the final price after a discount or balancing your checkbook. For the same reason, you should make adults your kid often contacts aware that science and mathematical anxiety can be contagious.