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Some Advice For Parents: Beware Bad-Mouthing Math

Parents’ attitude towards math may impact how their children approach the subject, says math teacher Paul Kelley.

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Lori Hines, an Austin parent of four, shows her child's second grade math workbook, which is photocopied and stapled together. Her child did not have a math textbook to bring home.
Credit: Kate McGee/KUT

Parents’ attitude towards math may impact how their children approach the subject, says math teacher Paul Kelley. He recommends reframing the approach in a positive light by exploring math challenges in real-world ways, like with a landscaping project or simply making it acceptable for children to struggle with new math concepts. (U.S. News & World Report) 

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