Help your child improve their maths skills
Last updated: 26 July 2026
Help Your Child Improve Their Maths Skills
Maths can be a tricky subject for many people and as a parent, you may feel helpless if your child is struggling. There are many easy, simple ways you can help your child improve their math skills, here are a few suggestions we have that you can try out.
Use real-world maths
A worksheet full of maths is not always the best method for some learners, try engaging your child in solving real-world problems with you, this might help them catch on and learn much more quickly.
Some examples:
Have them try to figure out the shopping total before you get to the checkout
When out shopping have them figure out how much change you should get back from your purchase
Baking, particularly when you halve, double, or triple a recipe is a great way of learning fractions
Ask your child questions.
Look over your child’s homework and spend time with them reviewing their answers. Ask them the steps they took in order to get to their answer, this will give you an insight into their level of knowledge and if they understand the process. This will give you the opportunity to understand where they need help and identify any breakdown in understanding.
Play games that encourage mathematical thinking or reinforce skills
There is a high possibility that when your child thinks of maths they dread it, try and make it fun by playing mathematical games. Playing math games are a great way to have fun and improve skills, you can find math games online or can even find some such as Sumuko, Prime Club and Monopoly, in store!
Develop a healthy mindset
Confidence is key when it comes to learning a subject like math, if your child is struggling and has lost some confidence, go back a few steps to the skills that they feel comfortable doing and go on from there. Praise for effort not for performance, it is the continued effort that is important. Making mistakes isn’t bad, it will be part of the journey for every learner, be sure to use positive language such as “I can’t do it,” to “I can’t do it yet.” to keep your child motivated to learn!
Is Your Child Ready for Extra Support?
If you feel you’ve tried everything above and your child still needs help, it may be time to bring in some tailored, professional support. At StudyBox, each student gets a personalised lesson plan and works at their own pace with a dedicated tutor — no more than 3 students per tutor, so your child gets real attention. Progress is tracked and shared with you through regular feedback.
StudyBox runs small-group Maths, English and Science tuition for Years 1–11 across three South London centres: Sutton, Wallington and Croydon. The best way to see if it’s the right fit is to book a free trial — your child joins a real session, meets the tutor, and there’s no obligation to continue.
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Danielle Reid
