{"product_id":"math-feenix-pan-9780578814087","title":"Math: From Tears to Smiles: why math matters, why so many kids struggle with it, when to intervene to turn math anxiety into","description":"\u003cp\u003eDoes this sound familiar... \"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eI can't stand Math. My teacher hates me!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Mom, Jimmy called me 'stupid' in math class in front of all my friends!\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"That is not how my math teacher does it!\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou are NOT alone!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHi, I'm Dr. Pan. For the last 17 years, I've worked with hundreds of math-anxious families, helping them get to the root cause of math anxiety, catch up, and excel in math. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith good learning tools, kids who fell behind their classmates for years can often catch up in a matter of months. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMost math struggles are caused by a combination of 3 challenges: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e#1) Lack of Test-taking Skills \u003c\/b\u003eThis is a performance issue. Not a knowledge issue. With proper guidance, kids can learn how to thrive under pressure. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e#2) Weak Basic Math Skills\u003c\/b\u003e Math is built like a pyramid. Each new concept is built on simpler building blocks, so there is logical progress. A weak foundation makes the entire structure shaky. Finding and addressing foundation issues quickly is the key. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e#3) Ineffective Support at Home\u003c\/b\u003e This might be more about YOU than your child. Study habits tend to be shaped at home. Even if you're not confident\/comfortable with your own math skills, you can still create the best setting for your child to develop confidence as a learner. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen you apply the tips, insights, and principles inside this book, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou'll see performance changes in your child\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e==\u0026gt; Better test scores\u003cbr\u003e==\u0026gt; Less stress around homework and test time\u003cbr\u003e==\u0026gt; Confidence in asking for help (and happier teachers!) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou'll have blueprints to\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e==\u0026gt; Teach your child to ask effective questions in the classrooms\u003cbr\u003e==\u0026gt; Respond well when your child is disappointed with their test scores\u003cbr\u003e==\u0026gt; Create a positive learning environment at home\u003cbr\u003e==\u0026gt; Prevent and Get out of homework power struggles \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou'll gain confidence handling math issues\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e==\u0026gt; Overcome your own uncomfortableness around math\u003cbr\u003e==\u0026gt; Impactfully share your own math experience\u003cbr\u003e==\u0026gt; Manage and collaborate with your child's tutors in an organized way \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou'll learn: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e=\u0026gt; 3 early warning signs of math struggle\u003cbr\u003e=\u0026gt; 5 important math milestones in k-12 math\u003cbr\u003e=\u0026gt; Why engineers and \"smart\" parents often fail at helping with homework \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A unique contribution to the literature on math learning, and perhaps on learning in general.\" - \u003cb\u003eA 6th grader's grandpa \u003c\/b\u003e(Dr. Pete Likins, Former President of the University of Arizona) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This book is different; it is designed to help parents create a positive environment in which their children's ability to do math can flourish.\" \u003cb\u003e- A 4th grader's mom\u003c\/b\u003e (Dr. Christensen, Retired Dean of Math\u0026amp;Sci at Pima College) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Dr. Pan takes you on a journey that will transform how you feel about math and help you discover your child's 'MathAbility.' This book is part biography, part parenting guide, and 100% about convincing you that your child can succeed in math.\" \u003cb\u003e-Two High schoolers' mom \u003c\/b\u003e(Amy Bhola. Board Ex-President, Catalina Foothills School District) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"More than just an answer to parents' prayers, this book teaches you how to create math confidence in both yourself and your child in a way you never imagined - from the inside out.\"- \u003cb\u003eTwo middle schoolers' mom \u003c\/b\u003e(Cahtie Batbie, KVOA-TV News Director) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Feenix Pan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0578814080\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780578814087\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e From Tears to Smiles Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/13\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 146\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d","brand":"Feenix Pan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44059334344959,"sku":"9780578814087","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_43ab107d-513a-4bee-a30c-7e51455091bc.jpg?v=1685057601","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/math-feenix-pan-9780578814087","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}