5

Mistakes
Parents Make
While
Teaching
Maths
AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
Introduction
Parents want to help their children
with math, but sometimes they
Without mathematics,
make mistakes while teaching
there’s nothing you can
math. Teaching math can be tricky,
and there are a few things parents do. Everything around
should avoid if they want to help you is mathematics.
their children learn math in the Everything around you
correct way. is numbers.

This book is for parents who want

to teach their kids math correctly. It Shakuntala Devi
outlines the five mistakes parents Indian writer and mental
make while teaching math and calculator
provides tips on how to avoid them.

Why Teach Math To Kids

Math is an essential part of our lives. We use math every day,
without even realizing it. Math is used in everything from cars to
rockets to computers and even cooking. Teaching math to kids at
an early age will help them become more comfortable with math
and better understand how it applies to their lives.

One study found that students who are taught math concepts early
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develop other important abilities, such as spatial reasoning and
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 5 MISTAKES PARENTS MAKE

1
Teaching maths
# through rote
learning
In this style of teaching, children learn by memorizing the facts and
formulas. The student makes no effort to understand or apply the
mathematical concepts. The student’s understanding of
mathematics is limited to what they have learned.

This can be ineffective and may lead to the child becoming bored
with maths. Use maths in the context of the real world.

How To Avoid
'Obvious’ is the This Mistake
most dangerous Always explain the
origin and derivation of
word in the formula
mathematics. Never ask the child to
'just' memorize the
formula unless you
have explained the
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 2
Not letting the

# child explore and

discover maths
on their own
When it comes to math, many parents believe that children need to
be taught with teachers and worksheets. While good teachers and
worksheets are a great help, research shows that there are benefits
to letting children explore and discover math on their own.

Exploring Math on their own allows kids to go at their own speed

and take as much time as they need to understand a concept. Also,
when they are given the freedom to figure out things on their own,
they may try different methods of solving a problem until they find
one that works best for them.

How To Avoid
Mathematics is not This Mistake
about numbers,
equations, Allow the child to
computations, or explore a topic on their
algorithms: it is about own
Give a real-life
understanding.
example and ask the
child what Math
concept will they use
William Paul to solve it
American Mathematician

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 3
Expecting the child

# to understand
everything
straightaway
Math can be a difficult subject for some children. They may take
more time to understand and master some of the concepts. This is
perfectly ok. Parents should be patient while teaching Math to their
children, and make sure to provide plenty of encouragement along
the way.

How To Avoid
It is clear that the This Mistake
chief end of
Never show frustration
mathematical study when the child does
must be to make not understand a
the students think. concept or asks you to
explain it again
Ask the child to explain
the concept back to
John Wesley you and encourage
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him in this process.
Again, do not show
frustration if they
make a mistake.

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 4
Trying to teach
# too many
concepts at once
Many parents try to teach their children too many concepts of
math at once. This can lead to mistakes and confusion for the
child. A better strategy is to teach one concept of math at a time.
This will help the child understand and learn the concept more
thoroughly. When the child has mastered one concept, then you
can move on to the next one.

How To Avoid
I’ve always enjoyed This Mistake
mathematics. It is
Limit the session to
the most precise one concept at a time.
and concise way of Once you've explained
expressing an idea. a concept, give the
child enough practice
problems to solidify
what you just taught
Narayana Murthy Take breaks before
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switching to a new
concept. Ideally, do it
the next day.

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 5
Not giving their
# child a good
teacher
Mathematics Knowledge is highly cumulative in nature. The ability
to master each new concept is highly dependent upon having
mastered the concepts that came before. If kids are unlucky to
have a very effective teacher during elementary and primary years,
it's very unlikely that they will do well in Math during high school or
college. Still, most schools have very average hiring standards
when it comes to hiring Math teachers for elementary and primary
classes.

How To Avoid
Mathematics is the This Mistake
most beautiful and
At times, due to a lack
most powerful of time or lack of skills,
creation of the parents might not be
the best teachers. In
human spirit.
such cases, do seek
external help without
any delay
Stefan Banach Make sure the external
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teacher is motivating
and encouraging
Talk regularly with the
teacher

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Conclusion
In conclusion, parents should be aware of the common mistakes
they make while teaching maths to their children. These mistakes
can often lead to a lack of confidence and confusion in the child,
which can ultimately affect their ability to learn and understand
maths concepts. Parents should aim to be patient and supportive
while teaching maths, and take the time to ensure that each
concept is explained clearly. By doing so, parents can help their
children develop a strong foundation in mathematics, and set them
up for success in future mathematics courses.

Math Resources For Parents

Khan Academy
Incredibly comprehensive and one of the oldest free Math
resources
Math Is Fun
A great resource for puzzles, games, quizzes and
worksheets for math learning
Wolfram Alpha
If your child is an advanced student and you really want to
dig deeper in Math, this is your go-to place.
Art Of Problem Solving
Another excellent resource for folks who are looking to
work on the basic concepts of Math.
Math With CodingHero
The math section of our blog is full of interesting topics for
all grades. All our blogs assume no prior knowledge and
aim to build the foundation from ground up.

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