Top Tips for Helping Your Child with Maths
Maths does not come naturally to everyone; some of us are better with words or art, and that’s ok. However, maths is an obligatory part of the school curriculum in the UK until the end of GCSE level. Obviously, as a parent you’ll want your child to perform as well as possible, across the board. This might mean helping them with maths, as explored below by a preparatory school in Buckinghamshire.
If your child is clearly struggling with maths, it would be a good idea to arrange a meeting with their maths teacher so that the three of you can try and identify the problem areas. Once you know what it is specifically that your child is finding tough, you can figure out a way to address the problem. The teacher should be able to suggest learning resources that can help. It would be wise to practise every night for a short while, even if your child doesn’t have homework, but you might need to incentivise them with a reward at the end of it.
Try and find ways to apply maths to everyday life and even make it fun. Games like Monopoly require basic maths skills and so does measuring ingredients when baking a cake. You could also ask your child to calculate how much the bill will be next time you’re at a restaurant or grocery shopping. It can even be recreational – maths colouring sheets are perfect for this! The more your child is able to recognise how important maths is to our daily lives, the more likely they are to want to succeed at it.
With learning, a positive attitude is crucial. Try and build up your child’s confidence and support them when they’re feeling frustrated. Teach them mantras like “Practise Makes Perfect” and encourage them not to give up. If possible, it might be worth hiring a private tutor to give your child the one-to-one support they require that they might not be getting in class.
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