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Not “getting it” the first or even second time is not a problem; it’s part of the process.

One of the most common worries I hear from parents and see on online forums is:

“My kid didn’t fully understand this concept. Should we slow down? Should I be worried?”

Understanding in math almost never happens the first time or second time.

In fact, many mathematicians would say it takes three to five exposures to really understand something.

The first time: you get the shape of the idea