How To Develop Confidence In Maths

Confidence in maths is key, it’s January, and as the evenings are still dark it’s a great time to get the kids focused on some study. We all know maths can be a tough subject for many children, but it’s also an important skill they will use throughout their entire lives. If your child is having trouble with maths, don’t worry we’ve got you covered! With these 3 simple tips, you can help boost their confidence and make maths a lot more fun for them.

1. Practice makes perfect (or at least it makes progress!): The more your child practices their maths, the more comfortable they’ll feel with it. Encourage them to practice a little bit every day, even if it’s just for a few minutes. Before you know it, maths will feel like second nature to them.

Siobhan M. from Drumcondra used to have a tough time with maths, but with help from Breakthrough Maths, she made maths a daily habit and it paid off. She saw an improvement in her maths skills and confidence. She even got the highest score in her class on a recent maths test and felt proud of her progress. Thanks to Breakthrough Maths, maths went from being a struggle to something she enjoyed.

2. Praise their effort, not just their results: It’s easy to get caught up in the numbers and the marks, but what’s really important is the work your child is putting in. Make sure to tell them how proud you are of their effort, even if they don’t get the perfect score. They’ll learn that it’s important to try their best and that you’re there to support them.

“I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed.” – Booker T. Washington

3. Find a role model: Sometimes it’s hard for kids to see the point of maths. One way to make it more interesting for them is to show them how it’s used in the real world. If your child loves cars, for example, you could tell them about how maths is used in car design and that a job at BMW requires a strong understanding of maths. Or if they’re into social media, you could let them know that TikTok uses maths to analyse user behavior. By connecting maths to something they care about, they’ll be more likely to see its value.

“Making maths more relatable and showing them how it’s used in the real world has really helped. We started connecting maths to things they’re into, like sports and cooking, and it’s made a huge difference. They see the point of maths now and how it can be used in their future careers and everyday life. It’s so much more interesting for them and they’re way more motivated in class.” – Elaine D, Rathoath

In the end, helping your child build confidence in maths is all about finding ways to make it more fun and interesting for them. By encouraging practice, praising effort, and showing them the real-world applications of maths, you can help them see just how important and valuable maths as a subject really is.

T.J – CEO of Breakthrough Maths

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