Top Tips for Teaching Your Kids Maths

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Studies have found that children are more likely to stay in higher education and, consequently, find a job in a well-paid role, if they have good numeracy skills. With this in mind, it’s important that parents try and get involved as soon as possible so that they can help their children with maths where they can. Don’t worry, though; even if you’re not the best at maths yourself, there are plenty of ways you can encourage your child to practise and generally just influence their overall development. I have teamed up with a private school in London to offer you some tips to help get your started.

Firstly, bear in mind that confidence is key. Your child will give up before they’ve even started if they don’t have the self-assurance to attempt to solve mathematical problems. If you notice your child doing maths homework at home, let them know you’re proud of them for their efforts so that they learn that it’s not the end result that truly matters, but how hard they try. 

 

It’s also important to set a good example for your child. When you’re trying to teach them a new skill or a new attitude, you can’t expect them to follow suit if you have a completely different approach. So, if you hated maths as a youngster, don’t let your child know. Instead, try and show them that maths is crucial for everyday life and it can also be quite fun at times.

 

“How can maths be fun?”, I hear you ask. Well, there are lots of board games that require basic mathematical skills in order to keep up. Monopoly is an example that springs to mind. What’s more, numbers are necessary when baking a cake, because you have to measure out the ingredients and figure out how long it needs to be in the oven. If you can incorporate maths into these sorts of enjoyable activities at home, it will seem less intimidating to your child in the classroom.