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Magazine  Parent Primer: Math   Learning Benefits  Hover over
each Learning Benefit below for a detailed explanation. Problem
Solving  Mathematics is an extremely important subject that
provides learners with the tools to: think critically, use
inductive and deductive reasoning, problem solve, apply logic,
make connections, select the right tools, represent, interpret
and analyze information. Children learn math by investigating,
solving problems, gathering information to organize, graphing
and analyzing, explaining, proving and representing their
thinking.  Be positive and encourage risk taking in mathematics.
Make mathematics a daily, authentic component in your child’s
life. Encourage problem solving and persistence and ask your
child to explain their thinking when working through math
problems.  K‐8 Mathematics is typically structured around the
following topics:  These larger topics are then divided into sub
topics such as fractions, place val