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Math - My Child Has Difficulty with Math Facts TutorGiant.com If your child is having difficulty remembering math facts, make sure that he/she has access to ‘hands-on’ tools and real life experiences in order to reinforce math facts. Since math facts are conceptual, you must make it tangible for your child. You can help your child remember math facts by trying some of the following tips at home: 1. Build upon math facts that your child already knows. Use them to spring your child towards new math facts. 2. Have your child use his/her fingers to add and subtract. 3. I’ve had my own kids use dice to learn to add and subtract. Simply have them roll the dice and add or subtract the numbers that are showing. As your child gets older, have him multiply. 4. Have your child solve half of his math fact work (whether it’s homework or work you have given) with a calculator. A calculator will reinforce math facts and give your child some confidence. 5. Have your child complete timed drills whereby he has to answer questions in a certain amount of time. As he/she gets better, increase the number and difficulty of the questions. 6. Have your child correct math facts and/or homework with a calculator. This will provide him with the correct answers for his homework and for himself. 7. Your child must be proficient at addition and subtraction before moving to multiplication. 8. Show your child that math facts apply to real life. Your child can add up the bill at the restaurant, help measuring objects, cooking, etc…). 9. Purchase an abacus. I have known many tutors and teachers who have had much success using one with their students. 10. Buy or make flash cards with math facts. Play concentration or use the cards to play hide and seek. This will visually reinforce math facts for your child. Be consistent and persistent. Math facts are not difficult to learn. Just remember, every child is different. If you persevere, you will see results in due time. ©Tutorgiant.com |
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