reported by Brian Scott, LiteracyNews.comOnly 40% of Americans aged 16 and older have good reading and math skills (NCES). So why is there such a focus on literacy when numeracy is just as important? Basic mental math concepts such as multiplication and division are vital for functioning adults in society. Further skills in mathematics and problem solving are becoming increasingly critical for our future generation of adults. The challenge lies in convincing parents to start teaching the skills early. “One of the first hurdles that can trip up children learning math is getting the basic facts down pat. Unfortunately, this hurdle – can turn potential math lovers into confirmed math haters. No child should grow up afraid of numbers. Parents and teachers can help by making math as enjoyable and exciting as it really is,” explains Susan Jarema, founder of Googol Learning. [...] Read more!

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