{"id":1476,"date":"2023-10-28T18:11:12","date_gmt":"2023-10-28T18:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/penguincrossingacademy.com\/?p=1476"},"modified":"2024-01-04T16:48:22","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T16:48:22","slug":"why-children-need-math-skills-before-reading-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/penguincrossingacademy.com\/why-children-need-math-skills-before-reading-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Children Need Math Skills Before Reading Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most parents know that reading to their children will benefit their future academics. However, <\/span>new research<\/span><\/a> indicates that <\/span>math skills are more important than reading<\/b> in predicting future academic success. In fact, experts are now advising that early math skills should take priority in early childhood classrooms over reading.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is what the research studies discovered about how math helps young children.<\/span><\/p>\n

Math is the Best Predictor for Future Academic and Career Success<\/span><\/h3>\n

According to <\/span>several studies<\/span><\/a>, \u201cEarly math skills foretell higher aptitude in high school math and higher rates of college enrollment\u2026 [and for] both males and females, mathematical precocity early in life predicts later creative contributions and leadership in critical occupational roles.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to increase your child’s chances of college enrollment, creative contributions to society, and occupational leadership, then early math emphasis is essential.<\/p>\n

Teaching Math in Early Childhood Improves Problem-Solving Skills<\/span><\/h3>\n

The purpose of math is to solve the equation. It only makes sense that methodically working through math problems improves your child\u2019s problem-solving skills. The earlier children can solve math problems, the better they will be at math in school, and they will be able to solve everyday problems with ease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Learning Math Skills Early in Childhood Develops Logic Skills<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Dr. Jie-Qi (Jackie) Chen has said<\/span><\/a> \u201cMath is the language of logic.\u201d Your child’s brain matures logically as it learns math because part of math is figuring out which is the best way to solve the equation. Children who learn math concepts early in life have a head start on analytical and logic skills.<\/span><\/p>\n

Math Develops Flexible and Creative Thinking<\/span><\/h3>\n

Math promotes flexible thinking because equations can often be solved in more than one way. Using creative and flexible thinking at an early age strengthens the brain to perform more challenging mental tasks later.<\/span><\/p>\n

Math Teaches Perseverance<\/span><\/h3>\n

Math geniuses aside, most of us struggled with math homework. While it’s important to get math answers correct, perhaps the greatest lesson we learn from math is perseverance. Math provides ample opportunity for frustration–but also a great personal satisfaction of accomplishment upon solving the equation. The earlier children learn perseverance, the more resilient they will be in the real world.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Do I Start?<\/span><\/h3>\n

How do you start including math concepts in your child’s daily routine? This depends on your child’s age and current math skills. It’s also important to remember that while teaching numbers is essential to understanding math, math is more than numbers.\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Some creative ways to incorporate math skills include:<\/span><\/p>\n