Is Your Child Afraid Of Maths? Here's How You Can Make It Fun

I hate Maths. I just cannot add numbers. Ugh, I wish I didn’t have Math in the curriculum.

These are the most common refrains from school going children down the ages. Teachers play a very crucial role, especially in the age group of 7-11 years. If the teacher teaches the subject well there is a maximum chance of children loving the subject. Sometimes in spite of a great teacher your child may be struggling and does not know to communicate this to you. The report card comes home and you are shaken out of your reverie.

You thought your child was doing quite well but the marks or grades have proved wrong.It all boils down to understanding- understanding the numbers, symbols, and the idea of computing.

Early Signs That Your Child Is Struggling With Maths

Here are some early signs that you need to watch out for to know whether your child is struggling with Maths or not. Look out for signs as early as possible. From the first day of school be alert:

1. Is your child postponing the Maths homework?
2. Is he doing sums out of rote memory?
3. Difficulty in computing (any addition or subtraction).
4. Difficulty in sequencing.
5. Difficulty in identifying symbols or number.
6. Difficulty in carrying over the concepts to practical applications.
7. Difficulty in visualizing 2d and 3d shapes.
8. Unable to recall mathematical equations, formula an