Math can be the source of much anxiety in our teens but if they learn these 10 simple steps they can improve their math skills and eliminate much of the stress surrounding the “M” word.
1. Do Your Homework: Obvious, right? Even if you believe you understand a concept/skill clearly, doing all the assigned homework can help make the concept cement in your brain. Imagine the questions as practice test questions: complete them correctly during homework and you’re more likely to complete them correctly during a test.
2. Know Your Textbook: Since math is cumulative, your textbook is a chronological guide to what is coming up next. Review chapters BEFORE entering class to prep your brain for the new lesson, and to get a head start on seeing how new material connects to previous material.
Math can be the source of much anxiety in our teens but if they learn these 10 simple steps they can improve their math skills and eliminate much of the stress surrounding the “M” word.
1. Do Your Homework: Obvious, right? Even if you believe you understand a concept/skill clearly, doing all the assigned homework can help make the concept cement in your brain. Imagine the questions as practice test questions: complete them correctly during homework and you’re more likely to complete them correctly during a test.
2. Know Your Textbook: Since math is cumulative, your textbook is a chronological guide to what is coming up next. Review chapters BEFORE entering class to prep your brain for the new lesson, and to get a head start on seeing how new material connects to previous material.
In This Special TED Talk Given By Dan Finkel We Learn To Approach Math From A Whole New Perspective.
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