Instead of relying solely on memorization, prioritize understanding the core principles of math. This is what distinguishes true mastery from rote learning. Understanding the 'why' behind a method equips you to apply it across various situations. For instance, grasping the concept of variables in algebra enables more effective problem-solving. To reinforce new concepts, connect them to real-life scenarios. For example, relate percentage calculations to shopping discounts or consider ratios in the context of recipe ingredients

2. Understand the Math Before Moving on To Another

Math is similar to reading because if you don’t know how your letter sounds, you have no chance of uttering words, so you’d be unable to read a phrase or a sentence. All math courses follow a prescribed order since each topic builds on the preceding one. If you’re experiencing difficulty with a particular subject, work on it until you comprehend it and solve it. Don’t skip various topics because it might hamper your progress as you go on.

3. Implement daily practice

Math practice is important. Once you understand the concept, you have to nail down the mechanics. And often, it’s the practice that finally helps the concept click. Either way, math requires more than just reading formulas on a page. Daily practice can be tough to implement, especially with a math-averse child. This is a great time to bring out the game-based learning mentioned above. Or find an activity that lines up with their current lesson.