25% of all mathematical errors occur because of sloppy number writing or not lining numbers up correctly. Improve your children's number writing skills by having them trace over numbers you have written, or by using graph paper to write the numbers neatly and more organized.

Math is one subject in which everything builds upon what has been previously learned. For example, problems with addition and subtraction will lead to problems with multiplication and division.

Doing math homework reinforces the skills your children are learning in class. Review math papers as they come home and study worksheet samples for skill technique.

Considerable practice is necessary for your children to become comfortable with their math skills. Encouraging your child to work extra problems aside from homework will strengthen their skills.

Teach your children to read a word problem at least two times, if not more, in order to fully comprehend what is being asked of them. Have them draw a picture of what is happening in the word problem, or make a chart in order to describe it. Ask them what is being asked of them, what type of operation is necessary and why, and discuss the steps necessary to solve the problem.

Check to see if your child can define vocabulary words from the book. Words that are not learned should be written on note cards, and you can play Go Fish or Concentration with the vocabulary words and definitions.

Help them to understand that if they know 2+3=5, then they can solve 20+30=50.

Math will become more meaningful when your kids see how important it is in so many real life situations. Encourage them to use math in practical ways. For example, ask them to space new plants a certain distance apart, double a recipe, and count money when paying bills in stores.