الخميس، 18 نوفمبر 2010

Math Puzzle

Math is the one subject that brings cold-sweats among most students. Math is one subject that every student, no matter how smart he or she is, dreads. The main reason for this is that unlike other subjects where students can mug-up the facts or use their own creativity to score grades, math is very black and white. You will have to know math to score in math.
Practice is also extremely important for the students, as there is no way to learn math.
Many children hate practicing math because it ties them with their books and paper. But there is a solution to this problem is easily available. A great way to make your child practice math is by giving him a math puzzle.
A math puzzle will help your child in concentrating on the subject. There are numerous math puzzles available in the market which may help your child in strengthening his or her math skills. You can buy a math puzzle from your local book or toy store. Many such puzzles are also available on the internet. You can download most of them for free but some may cost you a little.
Most of the math puzzles are computer games which the child can play on his computer and learn. But there are also many real puzzles which teach your kids math. Such a math puzzle lets you interact with your child and help him learn math with the help of Show-cards and specially designed board games.
But the most popular math puzzles are no doubt, the virtual ones. These games attract kids the most as they combine studying with one of their favorite activity which is playing video games. You can buy a math puzzle which will attract your child in order to get him hooked to it. Some math puzzles even include cartoon characters. Some are in the form of a combat or arcade game style. Such games attract children especially.
The best thing about learning math with the help of a math puzzle is that it gives the child an instant gratitude. While studying math with conventional methods, the child has to wait till an exam or test to get any reward for his hard work. Many children especially who are weaker in studies are not able to keep their interest alive for such a long period. But a math puzzle gives him points or praise instantly. Hence the child's mind gets encouraged and motivated to do well and improve himself.
But while buying a math puzzle for your child, you will have to remember one thing. You should never force the math puzzle on your child. The whole point of buying a math puzzle is to teach your kid to have fun with the subject. If you force him to play the puzzle then he will start taking it as a burden would not enjoy it. Another important point is that you should not expect an overnight miracle. Your child will improve with his own pace. Don't expect him to become a math genius instantly.


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