3. There is no getting away from the fact that math problems
are boring, to say the least. Unless you belong to the rare
tribe that can associate math with fun, the subject will
continue to torment and confound. While the latter part of
the previous sentence is a clear case of hyperbole, math can
be confusing and many students take time to learn it.
There are a number of reasons why students dislike math.
Everyone has a natural inclination towards a particular
subject and it's not math for everyone. Students also
understand things differently so while it's easy for some to
go with the teacher's pace, others would fare better if the
material was explained a little differently.
4. It's important for teachers and parents to try and make sure
students are not completely turned off by math early on, as this
will result in students taking less interest in math as they
progress through the grades. Arithmetic is easier to learn and
of course necessary to carry out day to day activities. More
complex topics like algebra, trigonometry, and calculus need
time and dedication, and if a student is not interested in math,
they may not be willing to put in the required effort.
Math problems need a lot of practice before students can claim
to have any level of expertise over them. And while everyone
unanimously agrees on the importance of practicing problems
daily, actually getting round to doing it is a whole other story.
Encourage students to practice by making it a fun activity. Set
simple goals to get them started and reward students for solving
particularly challenging problems by themselves.
5. If children find math really tough and cannot keep up with
lessons in class, parents might want to consider helping them
out or, if they are unable to do so, hiring a tutor. Having
someone to learn and practice with makes a world of difference,
and professionally qualified tutors can provide the right kind of
guidance, encouraging students to learn without doing all their
work for them.
Getting a tutor has a number of advantages. Students learn
much better in a one on one environment and tutors can focus
on the areas students need improvement in. Homework and
assignments will get done on time since students spend time
studying the subject everyday. As students get better at math,
they will gain confidence in their problem solving skills and
may even begin to enjoy the subject.
6. If children find math really tough and cannot keep up with
lessons in class, parents might want to consider helping them
out or, if they are unable to do so, hiring a tutor. Having
someone to learn and practice with makes a world of difference,
and professionally qualified tutors can provide the right kind of
guidance, encouraging students to learn without doing all their
work for them.
Getting a tutor has a number of advantages. Students learn
much better in a one on one environment and tutors can focus
on the areas students need improvement in. Homework and
assignments will get done on time since students spend time
studying the subject everyday. As students get better at math,
they will gain confidence in their problem solving skills and
may even begin to enjoy the subject.