Being good at math: it can be learned, and it’s not that complicated
Please note this book is only available in French.
Being good at math, it can be learned… and it’s not that complicated, published by Dunod, is aimed at parents and teachers who want to help children build strong foundations in mathematics starting in primary school.
Written by Laetitia Grail-Marcel, former teacher and founder of myBlee Math, this book starts from a simple observation: difficulties in math are not linked to a child’s level, but to small misunderstandings that settle in very early.
The book offers a clear method to understand mathematics differently, without pressure, with just a few minutes of daily practice.
Understanding why difficulties appear early
In primary school, many children achieve good results in mathematics. Yet some poorly understood concepts go unnoticed and end up weakening the entire reasoning process.
The book explains why everything is decided in primary school and why it later becomes very difficult to fill these gaps in middle school. The goal is not to apply rules mechanically, but to help the child understand what they are doing and give meaning to mathematical concepts.
Mathematics is neither simple nor complicated: it becomes accessible when it is well constructed.
The pedagogical principles at the heart of the method
The book is based on 5 essential pedagogical principles, drawn from research and classroom experience: understanding how the brain learns, verbalizing reasoning, respecting learning stages, progressing from simple to complex, and learning from mistakes.
These principles make it possible to move away from mechanical learning and build a lasting understanding of mathematics.
Simple and effective daily routines
The book also offers 5 easy-to-implement routines, designed to fit naturally into everyday life. Short exercises, open problems, spaced repetition, and progress tracking help reinforce learning without overload.
Laëtitia Grail shows that a regular practice of 10 to 15 minutes per day can be enough, provided the right concepts are worked on, at the right time, with the right approach.
A concrete approach inspired by the Singapore method
Without being a school textbook, the book draws inspiration from the Singapore method, particularly the gradual transition from concrete to abstract.
Manipulating, observing, representing, then formalizing allows children to deeply understand mathematical concepts. This approach respects each child’s pace and limits blocks caused by abstraction that comes too quickly.
A practical guide for parents and teachers
Designed as a support guide, this book provides clear reference points to help a child without passing on one’s own anxieties about math.
It also addresses key topics such as attention, sleep, digital parenting, responsible use of digital tools, and the fundamental concepts to work on regularly, independently of school curricula.
Where to get Being good at math, it can be learned…?
Being good at math, it can be learned… and it’s not that complicated is available in paperback or ebook format.
Please note this book is only available in French.