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  • Parents' reactions while helping with math shape young children's achievement

    Apr 25, 2022 11:30 am by Sharita ForrestResearch
    psychology professor Eva Pomerantz (right) and graduate student Jiawen Wu. Photo by Michelle Hassel

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    • psychology professor Eva Pomerantz (right) and graduate student Jiawen Wu. Photo by Michelle Hassel

    When math homework with their parents is fraught with negativity such as parental feelings of frustration or ineptitude, children are less likely to enjoy math and tackle challenging math problems.