Math is easy to teach when you look at all of the physical objects you can count, add, subtract, and multiply. Everyday objects also help you teach your child that objects don't have to be identical to be important in math

While solving straightforward problems, such as 5 + 10 = 15 is part of the first-grade year, adding an imaginative story activity to teach math to your 7-year-old student will enrich his experience. Use props or visuals to engage him in the lesson

To get started, consider these applications for various common math topics.

Multiplication
The everyday use of multiplication is fairly apparent, but struggling students may still wonder why it’s necessary.

We use multiplication to calculate ingredients, servings, groceries, money, treats, daily schedules, and more.

We do not always have the option to use a calculator. Examples: when we’re in line at the grocery store, paying at the doctor, or dealing with a crowd.


Division

As with multiplication, division is a math skill we use constantly and sometimes without realizing it.

Division is useful for proper recipe sizes, finances, taxes, sales, gas mileage, etc.

Fractions
Fractions are used constantly in cooking, unit prices, calculating cost versus value, sale prices, budgeting, and more.

Percentages

Percentages are just another form of fractions. Most often, percentages are used instead of fractions in real-world situations.
For example, a sweater at 10% off may still be more expensive than a different sweater at full price, but companies anticipate the sale sign will sway buyers regardless.

Algebra

There are more uses for algebra in the “real world” than most students realize. If homeschoolers expect to attend college, they will need to study more advanced algebra to succeed.

Other subjects like computer science or medicine will draw on algebraic equations for algorithms, medication, treatments, etc.

Quick examples: people utilize algebra for business and finance management (profit versus loss) and road trips (gas mileage, gas tank volume, miles covered, nearby gas stations, allotted money, and more)!

Geometry

Geometry has obvious practical purposes. Geometry skills come in handy for landscaping, painting, DIY projects, and games like pool or bowling!

Calculus

As with algebra, it is difficult for students to understand why they need to study calculus. While it may be rare for the general population to utilize calculus skills directly in daily life, it is an important subject to study for several fields.

Examples: calculus is used for physics, economics, engineering, biology, medicine, teaching, vehicle production, mechanics, technology, astronomy, and far more!