Trouble with math
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Understanding Your Child’s Trouble With Math
Why is math so hard for some kids? Is it OK for your child to be "bad at math"? Get a clearer unders…
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How to Help Your Child With Math
How can you help your child with math at home? Help your child get better at math and feel more conf…
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Trouble With Math in Kids: Your Questions Answered
Do you have questions about your child's trouble with math? Here, experts answer common questions fa…
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Skills Kids Need for Different Math Subjects
Different types of math require different skills. Find out which math subjects might be more difficu…
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Learning and Thinking Differences That Cause Trouble With Math
Read about learning and thinking differences, like dyscalculia and ADHD, that cause trouble with mat…
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Video: Are Boys Better at Math Than Girls?
Have you heard people say that girls are bad at math? That boys are better at math than girls are? I…
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What Is Number Sense?
What is number sense, and how can kids develop stronger number sense? Find out what number sense is …
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What Is Number Dyslexia?
You might hear the terms "number dyslexia" or "math dyslexia" to describe trouble with math. Find ou…
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7 Ways Kids Can Get Tripped Up by 1 Math Problem
See how one basic math problem could trip up students in seven different ways.
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What Is Mental Math?
Learn what mental math is and how doing calculations in your head can help in school and everyday li…
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Will Using a Calculator Keep My Child From Getting Better at Math?
Should kids be allowed to use calculators? A teacher explains whether using a calculator causes stud…
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10 Terms to Know If Your Child Struggles With Math
Understanding math terminology can help you take an active role in conversations about your child's …
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6 Books to Help Young Kids Build Math Skills
When math is presented in a story, kids can build math skills in fun ways. These six books about mat…
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Could My Child Have Math Anxiety?
What is math anxiety, and what causes it? An expert explains why some kids have a fear of math, and …
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Why Some Kids Struggle With Math Word Problems
Kids can struggle with word problems in math even if they're good at math. Find out why kids have tr…
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How Can I Help My Child Use Abstract Thinking in Math?
Many kids have trouble doing math in their heads. Here's how to help your child shift from adding an…
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Is There Such a Thing as Orton–Gillingham for Math?
What is Orton-Gillingham for math? Is it a real thing? Learn about multisensory math instruction and…
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What Is Dyscalculia?
Dyscalculia is a math learning disability that makes it hard to make sense of and work with numbers.…
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Why Does My Child Have Trouble Counting?
A family asks why their 8-year-old is struggling with counting. Hear from an expert on why learning …
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Math Skills: What to Expect at Different Ages
What math skills do kids develop in different grades? Explore this list of math milestones children …
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Why Do Some Kids Write Numbers Backwards?
What does it mean if kids write numbers backwards? When are number reversals no longer typical? An e…
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I’m Concerned My Child Has Dyscalculia. Now What?
If you think your child has dyscalculia, what should you do? This step-by-step guide explains how to…
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7 Board Games to Help Younger Kids Build Math Skills
These math board games give kids fun ways to practice counting, addition, subtraction, sequencing an…
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FAQs About Specialized Math Instruction in Grade School
Learn about who teaches math instruction in grade school. Find out if there are math specialists, ho…
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5 Ways Executive Functioning Issues Can Impact Math
Executive functioning skills play a big role in doing math problems. So kids with executive function…
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10 Multisensory Techniques for Teaching Math
Multisensory teaching techniques, like using manipulatives, can be a big help for struggling math st…
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9 “New Math” Problems and Methods
This visual guide to new math, sometimes called Common Core math, can help you make sense of your ch…