Category Archives: Math Phobia/Anxiety

The Two Most Important Questions to Ask Your Kids

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Karyn

Okay, so I’m talking about the two most important questions you can ask your kids to help develop mathematical thinking. Wait! Don’t go. Math often receives short shrift. It’s unfortunate because math, taught correctly, teaches us how to effectively problem … Continue reading →

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There is No Math Gene

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Karyn

Remember when I said there is no math gene? I meant it. But to underscore it, I’m going to share my son’s artwork. What does art have to do with math genes? Take a look at the photo. These are … Continue reading →

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Attitude. Its Effect on Math Ability.

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Karyn

The word ‘math’ conjures up a lot of different feelings in adults. Some have always liked the challenge that math offers. But for far too many, ‘math’ brings up negative emotions. It’s the reason why the sentence, “I was never … Continue reading →

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What is ‘Math’ Anyway?

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Karyn

Part of figuring out how to help kids grow up comfortable with math, is to understand what math is. If you ask a group of first graders to describe math, the responses are very similar. Math is adding and taking … Continue reading →

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“I’m Not Good at Math” The Journey Begins

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Karyn

I want you to fast forward to a time when your children are young adults and someone asks them the question, “What do you think of math?” How would you like them to respond? Will their answer be: “I don’t … Continue reading →

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