3 ways to help your child avoid falling behind in math class

STATEPOINT – Falling just a little behind in math class can have a snowball effect, making each new concept even more difficult to master. Here’s what you can do to help ensure your child thrives in the classroom now, and in the years to come:

Supplement their learning: Math courses can move quickly. Encourage your student to supplement the curriculum with outside educational content to stay one step ahead of the game. Casio’s library of free resources is a good place to start. It includes workbooks, calculator-specific activities, test prep and more, all of which is designed to help develop reasoning and critical thinking skills needed to succeed not only in STEM subjects, but in all classes. To access these resources, visit casioeducation.com.

Opt for empowering tools: Supply your child with a calculator that empowers their learning, such as the fx-9750GIII graphing calculator from Casio. With Natural Textbook Display and an intuitive icon menu, it’s incredibly easy to use. Its over 2,900 functions include graph plotting, probability distribution, vector arithmetic and spreadsheets, and it is capable of programming in CASIO Basic and MicroPython. And because the model is approved for the SAT, PSAT, ACT and AP tests, it can be your child’s go-to tool for everyday use, for test prep, important exams and more.

Make it fun: Math is all too often taught in a way that removes any element of fun from the equation. Acquainting your student with recreational math can help them form a whole new relationship with the subject, one based not on dread, but on enjoyment. Recreational math encompasses puzzles, games and even magic tricks. These days, there are plenty of YouTube channels and online creators dedicated to the delightful side of mathematics. Encouraging your student to spend some time exploring that content might inspire them to spend even more time with math, such as by joining their school’s math team or other STEM-related club.