Encourage your child...............

Each child is different and approach to solve a problem is different from the other.  Each child’s approach is effective in their own way although the solution is unique.  We should not humiliate a child for a wrong answer, but use it as a means to comprehend why he or she has answered wrongly and explain the method of getting the right answer.  To ensure this we need well trained good quality and supportive teachers.  It is not the degree that matters, the way in which the students are understood matters the most.  There should be clarity in teaching. Students should not memorise concepts rather understand it truly. Maths skills have to be developed as we develop other habits such as reading, writing, music, games etc.  It can be developed by parents at home.  We must help the child to understand and enjoy the subject so that it is fun to learn it. Fear sets in their mind when they do not perform well when compared to other subjects. Once the anxiety sets in it is difficult to erase it from their minds. Unless the child is retarded developing the skills is not difficult. First and foremost aim is to be positive.  Teachers should take a constant feedback from the students.  With the help of technology developing mathematical skills have become easier.  We must try and make the concepts relevant to real life.  To improve the numerical skills the students must be exposed to lot of mathematical games.  This exercises the brain and the child formulates her own way to understand any concept.  Positive pressure is developed with these games. The approach to a complex problem is made as simple as possible using their own techniques. The students must be awarded marks for explaining the mechanism of achieving the right answer.  More we encourage them, more they want to do anything.