Mathnasium of Spokane South: Building Math Confidence One Step at a Time 🧮✨

Q1: What is one thing students can do to build stronger math habits during the school year?

A1: Building strong math habits doesn't happen overnight. Being consistent is key to steady progress. Having specific times set aside for homework or reviews, as well as, attending regular sessions can help students build strong math habits that will follow them for life.

Q2: What can students do when they come across a math problem they don't understand?

A2: When students encounter a difficult problem, the worst thing they can do is immediately give up. Encourage your student to take a moment to reevaluate the problem and see if there a way to break the problem down into more manageable pieces, as well as, to ask for help when the first step isn't obvious to them. There is no shame in needing help to understand tricky topics.

Q3: How can understanding math concepts help students feel more confident?

A3: Understanding concepts helps students feel more confident because they know why and how the problem works, rather than simply memorizing the algorithm. When we give them the tools to break problems down, we empower them to problem solve even more difficult versions of math they've encountered.

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