A Parent's Guide to Building Math Confidence, Reducing Anxiety, and Supporting Lasting Learning
Does your child struggle with math, shut down during homework, or say, "I'm just not good at math"?
Most parents try the obvious fix: more practice. When that fails, worry sets in. Could this be a learning difficulty? The truth is, math anxiety, fear of mistakes, and low math confidence prevent many capable children from reaching their potential — and many parents don't realize it.
MathBridge gives you the tools to change that.
The book draws on more than 20 years of classroom experience and educational research to show parents of children in Grades 3–5 why their child struggles — and what they can do to help their child learn mathematics with greater confidence.
Unlike books that focus mainly on teaching mathematical procedures, MathBridge focuses on the confidence, thinking, and emotional foundations that make learning math possible.
MathBridge is more than a book. Every copy includes exclusive access to the MathBridge™ Companion Portal — 45+ online learning activities, games, and templates organized week by week to match your child's journey. Your access codes are inside the book, with simple instructions to unlock each week's resources. The book builds your understanding; the portal turns it into action at home.
Inside, you'll discover how to:
Build lasting math confidence instead of drilling the same practice over and over.
Spot the hidden signs of math anxiety before they harden into long-term barriers.
Help your child think through problems without taking over.
Reduce homework stress and grow your child's resilience and independence.
Respond to mistakes in ways that strengthen learning instead of increasing anxiety.
MathBridge looks beneath the surface. It shows you why bright, capable children avoid math, lose confidence, or freeze the moment a problem gets harder. You won't find another stack of worksheets or quick fixes here. You'll find clarity — on what your child actually needs, and how you can deliver it.
Every chapter combines practical strategies, real-life family examples, and reflection activities, with companion resources that help you apply each idea directly with your own child.
You don't need to become a math expert.
You need the right approach.
Genres
EducationMathematics
ISBN
9798905998638
Format
Print / Paperback
Publication Date
September 11, 2026
MSRP
$24.99
Status
Active record
Target Audience
Family
Contributor
Lawrence Mayaki
Author
Lawrence Mayaki is an international educator, consultant, and founder of iSMayaki Consulting & Coaching. Drawing on more than two decades of extensive classroom experience, postgraduate studies in Learning Support and Inclusion from the University of Dundee, Scotland, and years of supporting schools worldwide, he helps parents and educators build children's mathematical confidence through practical, research-informed strategies.
As a member of the International Baccalaureate Educator Network (IBEN), Lawrence serves as an IB consultant, workshop leader, Primary Years Programme (PYP) Authorization Team Leader, and programme evaluator. Through MathBridge, he is committed to helping every child develop confidence, resilience, and a lifelong positive relationship with mathematics.