{"id":46601,"date":"2019-01-18T12:36:51","date_gmt":"2019-01-18T20:36:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/world.edu\/?p=46601"},"modified":"2019-01-18T12:36:51","modified_gmt":"2019-01-18T20:36:51","slug":"how-to-get-children-to-enjoy-mathematics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/world.edu\/how-to-get-children-to-enjoy-mathematics\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get children to enjoy mathematics"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nWith the help of an adult and the right strategies, children can learn to love mathematics.\u00a0If we take advantage of the early ages, you can shape your taste for this discipline with very simple steps:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Never say “I hated mathematics” (even if it was true)<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Probably, she would be more embarrassed to tell him that she hated to read or that she hated to play sports.\u00a0Unfortunately, the anxiety towards mathematics\u00a0<\/span>is more common<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and, who suffers it,\u00a0<\/span>activates in its brain regions associated with pain<\/span><\/a>\u00a0.\u00a0But children imitate adults and it will be difficult for the child to have a positive attitude towards mathematics if you criticize them.\u00a0Even worse, he will be giving him an excuse to surrender to the first difficulty.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Let him see that he is surrounded by mathematics<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Show him that in his day to day there is mathematics everywhere and accustom him to look for them.\u00a0How much time to enter the school?\u00a0Why\u00a0<\/span>does the fruit seller stack the oranges this way<\/span><\/a>\u00a0?\u00a0Why does that spider wait in the center of its web?<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Take some time to math<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

If you spend a little time each day\u00a0<\/span>promoting reading<\/span><\/a>\u00a0, why do not you do the same with math?\u00a0You can be inspired by\u00a0<\/span>Bedtime Math<\/span><\/em>\u00a0, which every day proposes a mathematical challenge and\u00a0<\/span>has an app in Spanish<\/span><\/a>\u00a0, or you can search in one of the many blogs with mathematical resources for\u00a0<\/span>Children<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or for\u00a0<\/span>Primary<\/span><\/a>\u00a0.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Help him not to give up when he gets stuck<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

We all have fallen learning to ride a bicycle, but we keep trying and we end up getting it.\u00a0Try to be at his side, let him pedal alone and help him when he needs it.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Encourage creativity in addition to the method<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Mathematics is not just about\u00a0<\/span>following a recipe<\/span><\/a>\u00a0.\u00a0As in the kitchen, you have to know how to do it, but it is also good to experiment and get edible results.\u00a0<\/span>Channeling your creativity<\/span><\/a>is as necessary as teaching you to follow instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Teach him to solve problems<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

It is important to give you\u00a0<\/span>tools to face and solve the problems<\/span><\/a>\u00a0that life presents to us.\u00a0First, understand the problem and become familiar with it.\u00a0Second, look for strategies and design plans.\u00a0Third, choose a strategy and carry out the plan.\u00a0Finally, recap to learn from the successes and mistakes.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Talk about the usefulness of mathematics<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

It is good that children know painters, writers, musicians, engineers or scientists who have left their mark.\u00a0To talk about math, you can use a designated date, such as\u00a0<\/span>Pi Day<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or an\u00a0<\/span>anniversary<\/span><\/a>\u00a0.\u00a0You can also consult a\u00a0<\/span>list of important mathematicians<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or the\u00a0<\/span>Women with Science page<\/span><\/a>\u00a0.<\/span><\/p>\n

To know more:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

These tips are just a selection and adaptation of those that appear in the literature.\u00a0If you have any more, you can provide it in the comments.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, there are not too many materials on this topic in Spanish.\u00a0You can consult\u00a0<\/span>How to help your child with math<\/span><\/a>\u00a0, within the series\u00a0<\/span>Helping your child<\/span><\/a>\u00a0from the US Department of Education.\u00a0Another interesting material is the\u00a0<\/span>Tips for parents: The mathematics<\/span><\/a>\u00a0of\u00a0<\/span>The Learning Community<\/span><\/em>\u00a0.<\/span><\/p>\n

On how to solve problems, they can be useful\u00a0<\/span>How to teach children to solve math problems<\/span><\/a>\u00a0, from the Guidance Department of the San Vicente de Pa\u00fal School in Gij\u00f3n, or\u00a0<\/span>Mathematics Problems Workshop for Primary<\/span><\/a>\u00a0, from Guidance And\u00fajar.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, in English you can consult the\u00a0<\/span>Maths tips<\/span><\/a>\u00a0of New South Wales or the article\u00a0<\/span>How to get reluctant children to embrace maths<\/span><\/a>\u00a0, from\u00a0<\/span>Gulf News<\/span><\/em>\u00a0.<\/span><\/p>\n