Is your child struggling in math, but you don’t know why? Here are some of the most common reasons why:
#1 Not Enough Practice
Many students don’t get the chance to reinforce the math concepts learned in school. Students need time to practice and learn how to apply the concepts instead of just memorizing them. While memorization is beneficial, it also can be a slippery slope if students don’t understand the logic behind the concepts.
#2 Math Anxiety
Whether it’s pressure or negative self-talk, many students feel anxious when attempting a math problem. This fear leads to a greater avoidance of math, and as a result, they get further behind their peers. Getting further behind can lead to a vicious cycle of creating more anxiety, more avoidance, and more setbacks.
#3 Weak Understanding of the Basics
Has this happened to you? Your child doesn’t understand addition and subtraction, and the class moves on to multiplication and division. Pretty soon, they’re in middle school taking algebra and continue to struggle.
If students don’t have a strong foundation of the previous concepts learned in elementary or middle school, then nothing going forward will make sense. It’s like trying to build a house on styrofoam!
#4 No Personalized Attention
We all learn at different rates, yet our classrooms move at one pace. If your child falls behind, then it’s hard to get caught up. In a large learning environment, they can’t ask questions or receive individualized attention from the instructor.
#5 Lack of Support Don’t wait to get your child the help they deserve to succeed.
Many students feel isolated when it comes to math. Whether they feel inadequate to their peers or can’t come home and get help from their parents, students don’t feel they have the resources to get the help they need.
At Mankato Math and Me, we help your child identify and overcome their math barriers and work with them one on one to help them reach their fullest potential.
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