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Why Math Should Be Fun

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Why Math Should be Fun

321: Why Math Should Be Fun

In this episode, host Meryl van der Merwe is joined by Mina Neuberg from Wonder Math, to explore why making math fun is essential.

Topics Covered:

  • The connection between math and technology careers

  • Why so many students and parents struggle with math anxiety

  • How a growth mindset can transform math learning

  • What makes Wonder Math unique: live instruction, gamification, story-based learning, and continuity

  • The importance of contextual, real-world math applications

  • Simple, practical ways to bring joy and play into your homeschool math lessons

  • Ideas for helping kids who already believe they are “bad at math”

Key Takeaways:

  • Parental attitude matters: When parents say they hate math, kids absorb that belief.

  • Math is more than memorization: Wonder Math helps students embrace mistakes and view math as a problem-solving journey.

  • Gamification works: Earning rewards can help shift a child’s mindset from dread to excitement.

  • Start small: Use cooking, tipping, budgeting, or sports stats to teach math concepts in fun ways.

  • Context matters: Math taught through stories or student interests is easier to retain.

Free Offer:

Try Wonder Math free for a month using the code MERYL at wondermath.com.

Resources Mentioned:

  • Khan Academy

  • YouTube videos on “fun math” topics customized to your child’s interests

  • Wonder Math Blog – especially the Homeschool and Math Fun categories

Connect with Wonder Math:

Take a look at show sponsor, FundaFunda Academy to see what they offer for online classes and web-based unit studies. Sign up for their newsletter to get monthly AI tips and learn about cool online resources. Follow their Instagram for weekly Tuesday Tech Tips.

Join our Facebook Group, especially for the listeners of this podcast! You can ask questions and get advice while integrating technology into your homeschool.

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and give a rating and maybe even a review! Subscribing will help you make sure you never miss an episode.

Why Math Should be Fun


The post Why Math Should Be Fun appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

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302 episodes

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Manage episode 478674694 series 3086653
Content provided by Meryl van der Merwe. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Meryl van der Merwe or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

Why Math Should be Fun

321: Why Math Should Be Fun

In this episode, host Meryl van der Merwe is joined by Mina Neuberg from Wonder Math, to explore why making math fun is essential.

Topics Covered:

  • The connection between math and technology careers

  • Why so many students and parents struggle with math anxiety

  • How a growth mindset can transform math learning

  • What makes Wonder Math unique: live instruction, gamification, story-based learning, and continuity

  • The importance of contextual, real-world math applications

  • Simple, practical ways to bring joy and play into your homeschool math lessons

  • Ideas for helping kids who already believe they are “bad at math”

Key Takeaways:

  • Parental attitude matters: When parents say they hate math, kids absorb that belief.

  • Math is more than memorization: Wonder Math helps students embrace mistakes and view math as a problem-solving journey.

  • Gamification works: Earning rewards can help shift a child’s mindset from dread to excitement.

  • Start small: Use cooking, tipping, budgeting, or sports stats to teach math concepts in fun ways.

  • Context matters: Math taught through stories or student interests is easier to retain.

Free Offer:

Try Wonder Math free for a month using the code MERYL at wondermath.com.

Resources Mentioned:

  • Khan Academy

  • YouTube videos on “fun math” topics customized to your child’s interests

  • Wonder Math Blog – especially the Homeschool and Math Fun categories

Connect with Wonder Math:

Take a look at show sponsor, FundaFunda Academy to see what they offer for online classes and web-based unit studies. Sign up for their newsletter to get monthly AI tips and learn about cool online resources. Follow their Instagram for weekly Tuesday Tech Tips.

Join our Facebook Group, especially for the listeners of this podcast! You can ask questions and get advice while integrating technology into your homeschool.

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and give a rating and maybe even a review! Subscribing will help you make sure you never miss an episode.

Why Math Should be Fun


The post Why Math Should Be Fun appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

  continue reading

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