It has been long believed that you’re either a math person or you’re not. According to a National Science Foundation study conducted by Florida International University Professor Zahra Hazari, such an assumption is flawed. To become good at math and embrace a successful career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) students need, in particular, an interest in these matters and to be recognized by parents, teachers, relatives or friends.
Professor Hazari gave a few tips that can be useful to parents who want to help their child, during the summer, on the road to become a “math person”:
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Give your child the opportunity to teach a younger sibling or friend how to solve a math problem.
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Help your child connect math to subjects they’re interested in.
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Be lavish with encouragements and public congratulations when your child solves a challenging math problem.
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Always set high expectations about your child’s achievement in math.
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