E-School News – Barbara Patton
“Math anxiety is one of the most difficult things to cure. However, we can try. When children are comfortable using math skills, their anxiety level will go down, which in turn will help the child to be a better mathematician. Talking with your child truly has no price tag, and that can help with the cure. Try talking to your child while you are doing tasks such as shopping, traveling, preparing special meals or even wrapping gifts. The ability to communicate is a necessity if one is to be a successful learner with skills such as listening, speaking, reading and writing. These skills can even help develop stronger math skills. You may be asking yourself: How?” (more)