Easy Math Skills
In general, it is not difficult to notice that it has even become socially common to say, “I’m no good at math(s),” as if it is some special sort of honour or accolade. Funny enough, by the same token, it is uncommon to hear people proudly say, “I’m no good at reading.” It appears that […]
A wrong perspective about math(s) as well as persistent math(s) problems and challenges can lead to math(s) anxiety if not checked. Math(s) anxiety refers to the feeling of anxiety caused by: The mere thought of doing or solving math(s), The process of attending or sitting in math(s) lessons or courses, and Doing homework, sitting math(s) […]
It is, unfortunately, true that current math(s) teaching techniques in most schools are inadequate. The solution is not to give up or be put off completely by math(s), but better engage with children; providing consistent fun support at home, starting young! It is natural for parents and guardians to have high hopes and brilliant aspirations […]
As I said in my last blog, problems can only be solved when we really understand the problem. Let’s look at these from your point of view as a parent. Do you have any of these problems? Too many parents: Are afraid of math(s) themselves, and don’t know how to help their children. Are worried […]
From first-hand experience, extensive study, interaction with children, parents, and teachers worldwide, I have managed to identify key problems, all of which lead to mathematical anxiety: Too many children hate the subject of math(s), based on how it was taught or how they remember it. Children do not see the point in doing math(s) and […]
IT IS REALLY UNFORTUNATE that math(s) has somehow achieved for itself a boring, awful, and tedious poor image in the eyes of both children and adults. It is such a shame that so many children suffer from math(s) anxiety unnecessarily, some of which are as young as five and six years old! A recent national survey […]
There is no quick fix to the practical changes that we need, they will not happen overnight. It’s the same principle as everything in life, time and patience are needed to see the rewards. For example; when my children are not sure how to tackle a large challenge, it is overwhelming and they are not […]
“Number rules the universe.” ~ Pythagoras Did you ever stop and wonder why words can express only so much? Numbers and their mathematical relationships are wonderful ways in which we understand where we live better and how we do things. In the world we live in so many aspects of our daily lives are quantifiable, one […]
I do sincerely hope that once your child (and maybe even you, as an adult) starts believing more in the importance of math(s) fundamental skills, you will also come to share my appreciation for the many ways in which math(s) is truly beautiful. Fundamental, basic math(s) is one of very few subjects that is exact. […]
I promised to send you the list of best-paying jobs in my last post. In Spring 2014, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) analyzed an annual list obtained from CareerCast.com of the worst- and best-paid jobs over a certain period. The report stresses the power and importance of numeracy skills in today’s job market. Both groups of careers led […]
