Why Your Student is Struggling with Math & How AI Can Help

When you ask students what their hardest subject is, most of us will probably say math. I would know. As a current student in high school, I've taken many math courses over the years, and for a long time, it felt like I was always one step behind.

If you’re a parent wondering how to help your child who’s in that same boat, I wanted to share a few things that made a difference for me and how AI math tools like StarSpark.AI can help make math feel a little less overwhelming.

Understanding Over Memorizing 

One of the first mistakes I made early on was trying to memorize everything — formulas, steps, and shortcuts, without actually understanding what I was doing. It worked sometimes, but only until the next test. 

What really helped was slowing down and trying to figure out why something worked. Asking questions, even if they seemed obvious. Not everyone wants to raise their hand in class, especially if you’re on the shy side, so having a resource like StarSpark.AI, where you can get step-by-step help without feeling judged, makes a big difference.

Use Every Resource

Something I learned the hard way is that struggling with math doesn’t mean you’re totally out of options. A lot of students don’t realize how many resources they actually have. Teachers, textbooks, online videos, AI tutors — there’s more support out there than most of us realize. 

Practicing is key. If a textbook doesn’t have enough problems, AI tutors like StarSpark can generate more based on your grade level or curriculum. If you get stuck on a certain problem or answer a question wrong, StarSpark’s AI tutor will walk you through it step by step. This helped me better understand the material I was learning, instead of brainless memorization and guessing my way through worksheets. 

Final Thought for Parents

At a certain point, students have to take the lead, but you can make it as easy as possible for them to succeed. You don’t need to re-learn algebra to support your child. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is show your student tools like StarSpark.AI to allow them to learn and grow beyond a surface-level just understanding. It won’t just help letter grades, it will help with confidence too.

Try StarSpark for free and see how it works for your child!

Author: Lavanya Kadam