Math is considered as a difficult subject which makes students fear mathematics resulting in low scores. Math tests are conducted across the grades. Pressure of getting good marks in test creates math anxiety in students. Many students need help outside the classroom to keep up with the math class and to gain confidence. If they don't get the help they need, studying math becomes a frustrating and unpleasant experience.
Students lacking a strong math foundation, find math very difficult in the higher grades. So, parents should take a hands-on approach to their child's math education from the beginning itself. They should make sure that their child is getting all the help he/she needs to establish a strong math foundation.
Hiring an Math tutor is a good solution to this problem. Because the teaching of Math should be child centered, a personal tutor can be a great resource. A personal tutor will not only gauge the aptitude and level of a student and can devise learning strategies accordingly. Every student has different needs and no two students have the same learning style. In a large classroom setting, it is impossible for the instructor to take care of the learning needs of every single individual.
Math tutors can be located by asking for recommendations from family and friends. You can also search for a math tutor online. There are a large number of sites that provide online tutoring. Some of them also provide free online math tutors. You can contact an online tutor, and can ask for a demo session. If you like his/her teaching, you can opt for further sessions.
It is very important to have a right tutor. Here are some attributes of good math tutors:
Good Math tutors should be able to understand the weak areas of a student. They should be able to instill confidence in a student while reduce Math anxiety and sharpening a student's Math skills.
They should be the able to adjust their teaching style according to the student.
Besides being subject experts, they should be able to teach students concepts and problem solving strategies in the easiest way possible.
They should focus on the areas where a student has been struggling in the classroom. They should have the patience to teach the concept repeatedly till the time the student masters it.
They should also construct a learning plan and adjust it according to the changing learning needs of the student.
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Tuesday, 16 October 2012
Cool Math Activities: 10 Ways to Use Shopping Catalogues for Learning
Shopping catalogues are a cool maths resource when relief teaching as they form the basis of some quick math thinking. Kids love them and they are so handy. Firstly they are free, secondly they are easy to get and thirdly they can be the basis of some cool maths activities. I keep at least 50 or so catalogues in my bag of tricks.
I usually ask (but not always) before grabbing 30 or so catalogues from the shopping display cabinet.
Catalogues are great for teaching math activities.
They can be used for a number of cool maths activities which will keep students actively engaged.
Students will need to cut and glue. It may be a cool maths activity but it involves some mess and some noise.
Perhaps you need to let the teacher next door neighbour know. They may think you are have a relief teaching riot.
But for valuable learning - it's worth it.
Some times, when I am relief teaching, I let them know we are doing some really cool maths stuff and challenge them with some of the math activities below. Often it turns into a race - particularly with the boys.
At other relief teaching gigs, I write 5 or so on the board and let them go. Stop the activity when most of the kids and finished, and write another 5.
10 quick math sessions using catalogues.
Purchase 5 items and get the LEAST change from $50.Purchase 10 items and get your total between $70 and $75. (You can alter the value to suit the catalogue of the kids)Make two purchases - one of 10 items and one of 5 items. The totals must be within $5 of each other.Purchase 5 items for your teacher. (Let them know what you like)Purchase 5 non-food and 5 food items which are within $1 of each other.Purchase 6 items which will give you less than $10 change from $100.Find five items less than $20 each and put them in ascending order/descending order.Purchase a pair of items that will make $2, and another pair which will make $3 and go up to $10 (or $20)Purchase 3 items at a time - but the total must be $2, then $3, then $4 and so on.Purchase any 5 items. Purchase another 5 items so the total is one half of your first purchase.
It is easier for the activity if the students all have the same catalogue from which to work.
If catalogues are not at the entrance/exit of the shop, I ask at the service counter of the grocery shop if I can grab 30 or so.
The shop assistant looks at me like I must have escaped from a mental institution, but she normally hands them over.
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I usually ask (but not always) before grabbing 30 or so catalogues from the shopping display cabinet.
Catalogues are great for teaching math activities.
They can be used for a number of cool maths activities which will keep students actively engaged.
Students will need to cut and glue. It may be a cool maths activity but it involves some mess and some noise.
Perhaps you need to let the teacher next door neighbour know. They may think you are have a relief teaching riot.
But for valuable learning - it's worth it.
Some times, when I am relief teaching, I let them know we are doing some really cool maths stuff and challenge them with some of the math activities below. Often it turns into a race - particularly with the boys.
At other relief teaching gigs, I write 5 or so on the board and let them go. Stop the activity when most of the kids and finished, and write another 5.
10 quick math sessions using catalogues.
Purchase 5 items and get the LEAST change from $50.Purchase 10 items and get your total between $70 and $75. (You can alter the value to suit the catalogue of the kids)Make two purchases - one of 10 items and one of 5 items. The totals must be within $5 of each other.Purchase 5 items for your teacher. (Let them know what you like)Purchase 5 non-food and 5 food items which are within $1 of each other.Purchase 6 items which will give you less than $10 change from $100.Find five items less than $20 each and put them in ascending order/descending order.Purchase a pair of items that will make $2, and another pair which will make $3 and go up to $10 (or $20)Purchase 3 items at a time - but the total must be $2, then $3, then $4 and so on.Purchase any 5 items. Purchase another 5 items so the total is one half of your first purchase.
It is easier for the activity if the students all have the same catalogue from which to work.
If catalogues are not at the entrance/exit of the shop, I ask at the service counter of the grocery shop if I can grab 30 or so.
The shop assistant looks at me like I must have escaped from a mental institution, but she normally hands them over.
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Sunday, 14 October 2012
Cool Maths Activities: Yet Another 10 Ways to Use Shopping Brochures for Learning
Shopping brochures are an awesome source of mathematics inspiration. Children really like them and they are so useful. First of all they are available at no cost, secondly they are super simple to get and in addition they can be used for some awesome mathematics actions.
I keep at least 50 or so brochures handy at all times. I usually ask (but not always) before getting 30 or so brochures from the shop display cabinet.
They are great for keeping learners involved, on task and engaged.
Students will need to cut and stick so be prepared for some clutter and disturbance. Perhaps you need to let your teaching partner know beforehand.
Some time, when I am teaching, I let students know we are doing some really awesome mathematics things and get them started on the activities below. Often it becomes a competition - particularly with the young children.
Other times, I create 5 or so on the white board and let them go. When most are finished, I create another 5.
It is simpler if the learners have the same catalog for the activity.
If brochures are not at the entrance/exit of the store, I ask at the assistant if I can pick up 30 or so. They look at me like I am bonkers but they normally hand them over.
Try these activities with your class of primary aged students.
Purchase 5 things you would like and find the sum.Purchase any two items and find the difference between each item.Purchase two items so that the difference is $2, then $3, then $4 and so on.Do the same activity with 3 items and see how far you get.Purchase 5 items so that the sum total is even.Do the same so that the total is odd.Purchase 2 items that you think belong together. Purchase another 2 until you have 10 pairs. Now glue them in your sheet so that the total of the two items are in ascending order.From the grocery catalogue, cut out 20 individual items. Now make these items into four groups, giving each group a name. Explain to your partner why you grouped these items and why each item belongs in that group.Cut out 30 items. Tag each item with ONE NAME. Eg a box of Kleenex might be called tissues. Arrange the items in REVERSE alphabetical order.Cut out any five items. Glue these items onto a sheet and under each item write down five separate words for each item. Circle and link words of similar meaning.
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I keep at least 50 or so brochures handy at all times. I usually ask (but not always) before getting 30 or so brochures from the shop display cabinet.
They are great for keeping learners involved, on task and engaged.
Students will need to cut and stick so be prepared for some clutter and disturbance. Perhaps you need to let your teaching partner know beforehand.
Some time, when I am teaching, I let students know we are doing some really awesome mathematics things and get them started on the activities below. Often it becomes a competition - particularly with the young children.
Other times, I create 5 or so on the white board and let them go. When most are finished, I create another 5.
It is simpler if the learners have the same catalog for the activity.
If brochures are not at the entrance/exit of the store, I ask at the assistant if I can pick up 30 or so. They look at me like I am bonkers but they normally hand them over.
Try these activities with your class of primary aged students.
Purchase 5 things you would like and find the sum.Purchase any two items and find the difference between each item.Purchase two items so that the difference is $2, then $3, then $4 and so on.Do the same activity with 3 items and see how far you get.Purchase 5 items so that the sum total is even.Do the same so that the total is odd.Purchase 2 items that you think belong together. Purchase another 2 until you have 10 pairs. Now glue them in your sheet so that the total of the two items are in ascending order.From the grocery catalogue, cut out 20 individual items. Now make these items into four groups, giving each group a name. Explain to your partner why you grouped these items and why each item belongs in that group.Cut out 30 items. Tag each item with ONE NAME. Eg a box of Kleenex might be called tissues. Arrange the items in REVERSE alphabetical order.Cut out any five items. Glue these items onto a sheet and under each item write down five separate words for each item. Circle and link words of similar meaning.
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