Children often hear from adults that we hardly incorporate geometry in real life, and it is only limited to academics. And sometimes these casual conversations lead to a child becoming uninterested in geometry.
Well, to begin with, you should never have such conversations in front of the child. And secondly, if despite you being positive about the subject, your child does not show any interest in geometry homework, then here are 5 positive ways to build the interest.
These 5 ways will certainly ensure that your child does their geometry homework with interest, pleasure, and willingness.
#1. Ensure their basics are clear
Whenever you study with your child or help them do their homework, firstly understand their understanding of the subject. Because if your child is not clear with the basics, you both will be going in circles and will reach nowhere.
Thus, clear out their basics. And then move forward with the homework. If the basics are cleared, children will themselves do the homework willingly as they know what, when, and how the problems are solved.
#2 Reward them on their success
Geometry is a subject that involves problem-solving. So when your child solves a problem, ensure to reward them. Also, praise them for their intellectual abilities. This will not only motivate them but also encourage them to solve more tough problems.
And rewarding and praising them should not be limited to results, even practice sessions should be praised. Geometry requires brainstorming, and if your child is putting in ample effort, it is a great time to praise them.
Moreover, when a child is praised for their efforts, they tend to put in more efforts and try to master the subject. Thus, praising and motivation go hand in hand.
#3 Be patient
When a child does not understand a concept that may seem easy to you, it is easy to lose your patience. But remember that it took years for you to master the same concept. So you need to be really patient with the child.
They are trying and their efforts will surely pay off. If you believe in this thought, then they will believe in their hard work and make efforts to master the subject.
Being patient and consistent with the child also helps the child in knowing that you are there to support him. Thus they will ask questions without hesitation. And this is very important for them to incorporate interest in geometry.
#4 Keep a progress checklist
When the child begins learning a concept, keep a checklist of their progress. You can also keep a time check on the time taken to solve the problem. That is you can simply track the progress if the time for solving similar kinds of problems is being reduced, and whether they are incorporating new ways to solve the problem.
When you keep a track of progress, you will have a deeper understanding of what your child knows and in which areas they need to work upon. Thus you can divide time accordingly and ensure that all their concepts are clear.
#5 Try experiential learning
Always try to teach the subjects with live examples. Involve the subject in day-to-day activities. Make triangles out of French fries and ask about the Pythagoras theorem. Talk in general about the subject.
Check out how they respond instantly to the concept. Slowly and steadily you will notice that your child does the same thing. They may equally ask you or explain concepts at the dinner table.
Or, they may even surprise you by doing the homework themselves without any help. And this is when you know that you are on the right track, and that you are being successful in making geometry interesting for your child.
To conclude,
Whether you incorporate geometry in real life or not, but if your child has taken up the subject, it is your job to help them out. Try the above ways, and we ensure that not only will your child love geometry but it will also improve your bonding.
It will also allow you access to your child’s academic and personal life, and help your child with various kinds of problem-solving.
