Well, that sucks. One thing he definitely succeeds at is associating math with bad feelings. Which in long term will be more important than all the small benefits he might gain in short term. :(
Many people seem to make the same mistake, I guess we have some natural bias towards that kind of thinking.
Well, that sucks. One thing he definitely succeeds at is associating math with bad feelings. Which in long term will be more important than all the small benefits he might gain in short term. :(
For me, it was ‘handwriting’ - I still have a lot of trouble and fear when it comes to writing things, especially official things that are long, I think in part because of that.
Many people seem to make the same mistake, I guess we have some natural bias towards that kind of thinking.
I don’t think it’s so much a natural bias, more that insecurity and fragile egos, combined with being in new situations and in a position of power, naturally lead to this.
Well, that sucks. One thing he definitely succeeds at is associating math with bad feelings. Which in long term will be more important than all the small benefits he might gain in short term. :(
Many people seem to make the same mistake, I guess we have some natural bias towards that kind of thinking.
May I recommend you this book for your sister? Three Days in Dwarfland
And the book I wish your father would read is Don’t Shoot the Dog.
I also made a few interactive exercises for addition and subtraction (works much better on computer than phone).
And of course, there is Khan Academy.
For me, it was ‘handwriting’ - I still have a lot of trouble and fear when it comes to writing things, especially official things that are long, I think in part because of that.
I don’t think it’s so much a natural bias, more that insecurity and fragile egos, combined with being in new situations and in a position of power, naturally lead to this.