Answer to Question #201655 in English for Theresa

Question

 Name any three perceptual skills that could cause difficulty in learning mathematics and explain how each can cause barriers to learning mathematics.

Answer 1

Teachers lack of linkage between new mathematical concept and previously learned mathematics structure, mathematics anxiety, negative felling of mathematics, economic condition and their educational backgrounds, school management system, lack of infrastructure of school and lack of regular assessment system of school.

Many kids have trouble with math, but some students find it more difficult than others. ... There are a number of reasons why a child may be having problems with math at school, from low motivation caused by math anxiety, to a poor understanding of how to apply and perform mathematical operations.

Basic Concepts Are Not Clear

The most common problem while learning math skills is a lack of understanding of basic concepts. Math problem solving is the step by step process, if initial steps to solve the problem are not clear, students cannot solve a complex problem. Think of math as building construction, if the base of the building is not strong, the building can fall apart. Similarly, if students' basic concepts are not clear, they will not be able to solve complex problems. For e.g. In order to take square on a number, students need to know multiplication.

Lack of Practice

Many students don’t spend enough time practicing maths problems. Even students can understand the concept, but lack of practice will lead them to forget the concepts.

Sometimes students feel like they understand the concept during the lecture, but while solving the problem they find it difficult to solve the problem. It’s important for students to understand a problem then solve it on your own, and practice it weekly/monthly.

Focus Problem

Some students may have an attention disorder, these students find difficulty in paying attention in class. Students with attention disorder (ADHD) hardly understand instruction to solve a problem, As a result, they miss important steps in the problem-solving process and later struggle with math when trying to solve problems on their own.

If the student is struggling with all these conditions, parents/teachers should pay more attention to the student.

Teaching Method

In math, one problem can be solved with many techniques. Teachers should use the technique that is easy to understand or more procedural so that students can grab that concepts step by step. If concepts are linked with real-world problems, it will be easy for students to understand the problem. Teachers may use visual methods to elaborate on problems with students. If students are not understanding concepts easily, try to change the technique to solve the problem.