I wonder that our kids hear us talking about traffic problems, gadgets, shopping, homework……but they rarely they hear us talking about Geography or Maths in our daily conversation…..the result is that these subjects are confined to classrooms and exams. Read the article “saying helps”. http://mathfour.com/math-around-us/everyday-math-exposure-just-saying-it-helps
Recently came across this article shared by a friend. Thank you Rupesh for sharing the article.Broadly agree with the article. Many of us are BAD at singing (as in no natural talent) but that does not stop us from both singing as well enjoying music! Lets do the same for math skills. http://www.businessinsider.in/Im-Not-A-Math-Person-Is-No-Longer-A-Valid-Excuse/articleshow/26006071.cms
I personally find Maths a beautiful skill, let us introduce this skill to our kids with its beauty not with fear of numbers or future.