Math used to be my second strongest subject but now I struggle to do basic adding and subtracting. Any suggestions? I was thinking flash cards but it's kind of embarrassing.
My first thought is a learning disorder. Those can make even simple tasks like addition and subtraction difficult.
However I have to ask what you mean by 'big numbers'? Are we talking multiple five and six digit numbers? Are you doing them in your head, pencil and paper or a calculator?
If you have any little bros or sis help them with their HW. I help my cousin with his math homework and it helps because you have to recall all the stuff you learned from previous math classes. BTW school are teaching kids in 3rd grade algebra already it's crazy.
I had this exact same problem when I was 13-14. Pick up a hobby that requires basic math skills, like tabletop RPGs like Dungeons and Dragons or some kind of card game like Magic.. You'll tangentially hone your ability and have fun.
I'm in ap physics etc, and i seriously can't do basic math very quickly any more either. When in class i always ask the closest person to me to answer simple problems as i'm writing.
As in, (just an example)
6x=12
I'll ask someone near me what 12 over 6 is (of course now i know it's 2 because i made the problem but usually it'd take me a good 10 seconds to figure that out on my own .-.)
I don't think you're stupid, i'm pretty sure it's because the more advanced mathmatical procedures you learn, you begin to forget the basics and the fundementals, also, i've learned that i rely on my calculator too much, so my most basic math skills are dwindling.
All I can recommend is practice and clearing your mind, alot of things can become harder with age due to all the stuff like throws at you that is constantly in your mind.
I'm in ap physics etc, and i seriously can't do basic math very quickly any more either. When in class i always ask the closest person to me to answer simple problems as i'm writing.
As in, (just an example)
6x=12
I'll ask someone near me what 12 over 6 is (of course now i know it's 2 because i made the problem but usually it'd take me a good 10 seconds to figure that out on my own .-.)
I don't think you're stupid, i'm pretty sure it's because the more advanced mathmatical procedures you learn, you begin to forget the basics and the fundementals, also, i've learned that i rely on my calculator too much, so my most basic math skills are dwindling.
Like right now i don't know 9 x 7
This, I am taking AP Calc and AP physics and so much this.
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