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Mathematics is a subject many children struggle with. When kids need math help, they usually turn to their parents. This year, parents will be tasked to help their children with school work and home work more than ever. Read on to learn more about how you can assist them in completing their math homework below.

A Guide to Helping Your Kids With Math

1. Understand That Math Is About Process

Math is about more than getting the right answer. This is why many teachers require students to show their work. This indicates that the student understands the process necessary to arrive at the correct answer.

Thus, it is more important to help your child understand the steps you took to find the solution than to provide them with the right result. Go slowly and help them work through the process, one step at a time, so they can get the next answer by themselves.

2. Don't Get Frustrated

Math helpBoth learning and teaching math can be difficult. It can feel frustrating when your child has trouble understanding a concept. It can be even worse when you yourself don't understand the concepts enough to provide the math help your child needs.

Remain patient and repeat each step slowly until the overall picture starts making sense to both of you. Take breaks, keep the atmosphere light, and never raise your voice.

3. Ask Your Child to Think Out Loud

Thinking out loud can be a terrific troubleshooting technique if your child is struggling. Having your child talk through their work in real time lets you follow their steps and understand their thinking throughout the solution process. If you pay close attention to what they're doing—and what they're thinking while they do it—you may be able to identify where they've misunderstood a concept.

 

If your child needs more math help than you are able to provide, contact Mathnasium of Smyrna, a respected tutoring center in Cobb County, GA. They specialize in arithmetic, algebra, and geometry, providing kids in grades two through 12 with after school tutoring including homework help. Mathnasium of Smyrna is offering ‘no risk assessment’ this school year to help parents identify their students math needs. Learn more about the Mathnasium Method™ on their website or call (770) 436-4949 to make arrangements for math help. 

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