Common Math Vocabulary Words Students Struggle With (and How to Teach Them)
Does it feel like math is getting harder for your child? You’re not imagining it. Studies show that Canadian students’ math scores dropped by 15 points between 2018 and 2022 — that’s like missing nearly three-quarters of a school years’ worth of learning. What’s behind this trend? One key factor is math vocabulary. Aside from numbers, math is also about words — in fact, math and reading go hand-in-hand more than many people realize. Students who don’t have a good grasp of math vocabulary often struggle to understand what a problem is even asking, let alone how to solve it. An elementary math tutor can help your child build a stronger foundation in this area so that they can solve math problems confidently and feel less anxious about math class. How spiral learning helps kids retain math vocabulary At PALS Learning Center in Piscataway, our elementary math tutors use a spiral learning approach to help students grow their vocabulary and problem-solving skills at the same t...