Parents are often seen sharing their gratifying educational achievements in the group. "The child is under three years old, but he can already count to 100." "My family treasure even learned to count down when waiting for the traffic lights. It's really gratifying." But in fact, these parents have stepped into a misunderstanding of mathematical enlightenment, thinking that enlightenment is just counting.

So today, let's take stock of four common misunderstandings of children's mathematics enlightenment and quickly collect this pit avoidance guide!

Myth 1: Mathematical Enlightenment = Counting and Calculation

Calculation ability is of course an important ability in mathematics, but mathematics includes classification, graphics, space, law, reasoning, comparison and so on besides calculation. Taking primary school mathematics as an example, it covers four knowledge plates: number and algebra, shape and geometry, statistics and probability, synthesis and practice. Therefore, mathematics enlightenment is not to teach children to count, but to cultivate children's mathematical ability in all aspects.

Myth 2: Using "Recitation" to Improve Mathematics Ability

Many simple addition and subtraction operations, after parents ask questions countless times, children will remember the answers. Although the child seems to be skilled in calculating the addition and subtraction within 10, it is the result of rote memorization. They don't understand the meaning of numbers and mathematical symbols such as "addition" and "subtraction". When children enter primary school, they are faced with more difficult calculation or application problems, don't understand the mathematical logic behind the formula, and can't draw inferences, so they will be confused. Therefore, the "recitation" type of mathematical enlightenment is invalid, which is not conducive to the cultivation of mathematical thinking.

Myth # 3: Learning math means brushing your homework.

In order to save trouble, many parents bought exercise books for their children to do, thus "completing the enlightenment of mathematics". However, exercises are always boring and mistakes are inevitable. However, some parents are more anxious. "How is it possible to teach so many times?" Children's self-confidence will also be hit, and they will think that they are not good at mathematics, thus losing interest in mathematics early. Secondly, a large number of exercises are easy for children to form inertia, use a set of standard process practices to complete the problem, and shape their thinking into a problem-solving model. This is not helpful to the development of children's thinking and the flexible mastery of knowledge. If you encounter a similar problem, you will do it. If the conditions of the problem change slightly, there is no way out.

Myth 4: Be ready to help your child answer questions.

When a child encounters a problem, many parents always urge him to answer. If he can't do it, he will directly start guiding and demonstrating. In fact, math learning needs to slow down and think. Through children's own observation, hands-on operation and exploration, they carry out invisible and inaudible "brain movements" and finally form their own understanding. Therefore, parents should give their children the opportunity to explore independently. In the process of exploration, children can gradually master the method of acquiring knowledge and the ability to think well, which is their greatest wealth in life.