Why maths homework becomes a battle
Safety in Numbers: For Parents of Children with Maths DifficultiesShow Notes
Why maths homework becomes a battle
Maths homework can become a source of dread, frustration and distress for children with dyscalculia or specific learning difficulties in maths, and for their parents.
In this episode, Alice explains why homework can feel so overwhelming after a full day at school. A child may already have used much of the working memory, mental effort and emotional regulation that maths requires, leaving very little available when the homework appears. You will also hear why “I can’t do it” may be a sign of overload or anxiety rather than defiance, and why children who appear to cope at school may become distressed or shut down at home. Alice shares four practical ways to reduce the pressure: experiment with the timing of homework lower the emotional temperature before beginning sit alongside your child rather than taking the role of teacher give yourself and your child permission to stop when their resources have run out
Stopping is not the same as giving up. When a child is overwhelmed, continuing may create more distress rather than more learning.
Free companion guide Download the free guide accompanying this episode, with the four practical suggestions to return to when maths homework becomes difficult: https://learn.aedds.co.uk/cgsu
In the next episode, Alice explores place value: why it can be such a persistent source of confusion for children with dyscalculia and specific learning difficulties in maths.
Safety in Numbers is a podcast for parents of children with dyscalculia and maths difficulties.
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