Hi, I have an 8yr old who is on target for everything in his yr3 class except maths!
Tbh, I’m no good at maths and really struggle with basic mental arithmetic unless I put my mind to it.
It seems that Ds is the same, and no amount of explaining that he needs to put his mind to it is helping!
For example, he can learn stuff, but it just takes him much much longer than what is expected.
I think half the problem is how he is taught in school.... very much sit down, listen to explaination break down, look at board, give it a go using resources when needed etc Typical primary class stuff. He’s very practical.
I need some apps and games to help him actually enjoy, grasp, understand why he needs to learn it!
I use money and time when I can, but a lot of the time he’ll just be 😤 and walk off when I start asking him how much something is.
How can I engage him?
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How to teach maths to a reluctant learner?
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Redwineistasty · 19/02/2018 18:52
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