Math class can be quite fast-paced. In the course of a school year, there is so much to learn. And if your child does not grasp a new math concept right away, they will quickly fall behind. If your child struggles with basic math problems on a daily basis, that doesn’t mean they’re doomed to fail. Some students require more time to develop the problem-solving skills required by math. If your child is starting to dislike math, keep reading to learn how to improve their skills and confidence, and maybe even make math fun! Understanding basic math skills is essential The basic math skills needed to progress to higher levels of math learning are as follows: The addition is the process of adding to a set. Subtraction is the removal of something from a set. Multiplication is the process of adding equal sets together in groups (2 sets of 3 is the same as 2×3, or 6). Division — How many equal sets can be found in a number (12, for example)? 6 groups of 2). Percentages — A numerical valu