DO NOT FEAR MATHS

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Mathematics is seen as a mountain which needs to be climbed and the challenge seems too tough to many students. But is this true. Should a subject, which comes handy in many of our our future actions in life, be treated with so much of fear. No, it should not be but many students and parents do so. Let us look at reasons why this happens and how to avoid falling in the trap of fear.

1. Assessment (Why) : The reasons are not obvious why a student fears Maths. But from our point of view, we understand deeply that once you let a concept go by you, you keep falling behind. So, why wasn't the child good in the first concept of the class. It could be because of lack of time spent, lack of practice, lack of a good support structure or unsuitable family atmosphere. But knowing is very important and here assessment plays a major role.

2. Follow up and monitoring : Once we know what is the issue, the child has to be motivated enough to do the required. No two children are same and therefore doing that much that will keep you high is mandatory. Most homes do not have a proper check back system and metrics to assess performance. On a daily basis, there has to be accountability, measurement and planning. Only then will the strength in the subject be visible. Parents have to take the lead and monitor the routine of the child. If they can't do it themselves, they can outsource it to somebody capable but it has to be done.

3. Speed of forward movement : Since schools move at a certain speed, not every child can match the pace. But whatever is required to understand and sink the content in one's brain, that has to be done. A child's speed will take time to increase but the effort has to compensate for lack of speed. Sooner or later, it will catch up and then the child will begin to understand better and faster.

The above points create a trap but parents must prevent their child from falling in it. A good support system is very essential. Can you be that system, can you help your child a little better.


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Bye!

Gaurav Bhandari

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