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Understanding Children's Mathematics Learning: Principles and Myths

This guide explores eleven essential principles of how children learn mathematics, emphasizing active involvement, developmental learning, and the significance of communication. It highlights the role of manipulatives, metacognition, and teacher attitudes in fostering a positive learning environment. Additionally, it addresses common misconceptions about math abilities and the nature of math anxiety, including symptoms such as panic and lack of confidence. By debunking myths, we encourage a more inclusive and creative approach to mathematical education for all students.

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Understanding Children's Mathematics Learning: Principles and Myths

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  1. How Do Children Learn Mathematics? EDN 322

  2. Eleven Principles 1. Actively Involve Students 2. Learning is Developmental 3. Build on Previous Learning 4. Communication Contributes Significantly to Understanding 5. Good Questions Facilitate Learning

  3. Eleven Principles(con’t) 6. Manipulatives Aid Learning 7. Metacognition Affects Learning 8. Teacher Attitudes are Vital 9. Gender Aptitudes are Equal 10. Retention is Critical 11. Experiences Influence Anxiety

  4. What is Math Anxiety? Math anxiety is an uneasy feeling by thoughts or fears that keep you from doing your best when working at math.

  5. Six Math Myths 1. Men are better in math than women. 2. Math is not creative. 3. There is a best way to do a math problem. 4. It is always important to get the answer exactly right. 5. Some people have a “math mind” and some don’t. 6. There is a magic key to doing math.

  6. Symptoms of Math Anxiety • Panic • Paranoia • Passive Attitude • Lack of Confidence

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