How do you get students to like math?

For some reasons, most students generally don’t like mathematics. Students’ abhorrence of Mathematics can be overcome if teachers will apply some of the ways or methods suggested here:

– Do not give Mathematics as a punishment for misbehavior. Math and punishment should not be seen as synonymous. The more Math would be scary if we present it as a punishment.

– Patiently guide students to solve Math problems.Teachers should guide the students, step by step, in solving Math problems. Always remember that not all students are fast learner.

– Strive to demonstrate that Mathematics is an interesting subject.Make some researches and prepare some inspirational lectures which prove that Math can be and is actually an interesting subject. This could bring about desirable learning outcomes.

– Encourage students to attend Math activities.Advise your students to attend Math tutorials. (In the Philippines, there is MTAP [Mathematics Teachers Association of the Philippines] Saturday Classes.) With these activities, students’ mathematical skills can be enhanced and developed further. 

1- Utilize the current trends and innovations in teaching.Give students more online activities that develop their mathematical, critical, and reasoning skills. Look for sites or apps pertinent to learning Mathematics.

Teachers are agents of change. As we are an important part of the teaching and learning process, we can influence our respective students to love to learn significant things like Mathematics.  Together, let us impart our knowledge to the future leaders of the world … continue reading

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