Learning math can be very monotonous for some children.  We all know that the best way to learn math is to repeat, repeat, repeat.  If your child is anything like mine, asking her to repeat is like telling her she is stupid.  She firmly believes that if she has to do it more than once she is lacking on brain power.  One of the easiest ways to get around this problem is to get her to review the information, say multiplication tables, in many different formats.  We have tried just writing multiplication tables, we have tried flash cards.  Probably one of the most interesting ways we have tried to learn multiplication tables is through online math flash cards.  The lack of timer make these an excellent way to get through to children who might not like the pressure of timed exercises.   They can  do these by themselves, which might also take some pressure off because you are not sitting there expectantly, waiting for them to answer. 

They have to learn math facts, we know that, but the more fun we can make it, the better luck we may have getting them to agree to learn.  Another way to make learning math fun is through the use of interactive math programs.  By using programs that look like games, children tend to be more receptive to them.  I know my own child is more willing to play a game of any sort, even if it means she might accidently learn something!  And I’m more willing to let her play, especially if I know she will learn something.

So, for children reluctant to do the repetition of learning math facts like multiplication tables,  you may find that a little play goes a long way towards accomplishing the goal of math proficiency!