{"id":5858,"date":"2018-08-29T09:57:26","date_gmt":"2018-08-29T13:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/?p=5858"},"modified":"2023-04-19T10:33:49","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T14:33:49","slug":"inspiring-a-love-of-math-in-your-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/inspiring-a-love-of-math-in-your-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Math Infographics: When Am I Ever Going To Use Math?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cWhen am I ever going to use math?\u201d Have you ever heard these words from your children? Struggling students or even children with minimal math anxiety can become frustrated. This especially can happen with complex math problems and quickly give in to the notion that they will never use math in real life situations.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:200}\"> That&#8217;s why we put together a few recommendations on creating a little math inspiration.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"height: 9px;\">Make Them Aware of The Importance of Math<\/h4>\n<p>While some kids may fuss about math and daily practice, it\u2019s important that they know that math is all around us.\u00a0In fact, math is so ingrained in our daily life, that sometimes\u00a0we use\u00a0math without even realizing it.\u00a0From telling time to calculating a tip to shopping at the grocery store, we are constantly faced with math problems to solve.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:200}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"height: 9px;\">The Role of Math In Your Child&#8217;s Future<\/h4>\n<p>Add to that the fact that math plays a pivotal role in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorfrancis.com\/books\/mono\/10.4324\/9781003233725\/college-planning-gifted-students-sandra-berger\" aria-label=\"getting into college\">getting into college<\/a>, no matter the desired career path. Performing well on standardized tests helps students gain admission to their university of choice. It also allows them the most opportunities for career development.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:200}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"height: 9px;\">Build a Strong Foundation For Their Mindset<\/h4>\n<p>Do you ever struggle communicating\u00a0the importance of a strong foundation in math to your children?<\/p>\n<p>Use the info-graphic below to help your children tap into a greater appreciation of math.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:200}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/files.constantcontact.com\/57b796ff601\/653cade4-f032-472c-9ecd-7b1acfbc2471.pdf\" aria-label=\"View Full Sized Image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5859\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kumon-math-inspiration-infographic-poster-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Kumon Math Infographic\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kumon-math-inspiration-infographic-poster-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kumon-math-inspiration-infographic-poster-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kumon-math-inspiration-infographic-poster.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(<a href=\"http:\/\/files.constantcontact.com\/57b796ff601\/653cade4-f032-472c-9ecd-7b1acfbc2471.pdf\" aria-label=\"View Full Sized Image\">View Full Sized Image<\/a>)<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:200}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:200}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nIn conclusion, with a little math inspiration, you can help your children realize that math plays an important role in our daily lives. It may be the first step to alleviating their math anxiety and inspiring a love of learning. Being good at math can open many doors later in life.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:200}\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/math\/\" aria-label=\"Find more great math tips here.\">Find more great math tips here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cWhen am I ever going to use math?\u201d Have you ever heard these words from your children? Struggling students or even children with minimal math anxiety can become frustrated. This especially can happen with complex math problems and quickly give in to the notion that they will never use math in real life situations. 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