Steps to Success » Maths and Science
In my classes, I always play warm-up games related to Maths and logic to inspire my students to engage more with the subject. As mentioned in Boosting Basic Mental Maths Skills, playing games is a great way to stimulate a child’s motivation to learn Maths – it encourages them to apply Maths concepts to fun, real-world problems. Take a look at the examples below… Read More
Just like my students, I once had to study for my exams. Some people learn well by repetition and memorising. Unfortunately, I’m not one of them. For me to be able to answer questions on a topic, I have to experiment until I fully understand it. There are lots of learners like me, who do better by learning a subject deeply rather than quickly. Read More
As a Maths tutor at i-Learner, parents often ask me how to improve their child’s calculation speed and accuracy, and a good mental Maths ability is the answer to that. However, it’s not as easy as diving straight in to practising these skills. In my experience, the key is to stimulate learning motivation first, and then think about the skills. It can be frustrating not… Read More
There are many ways to keep your brain active and improve your logical thinking skills. Some people love to delve into a great work of fiction and immerse themselves in a fantasy world; others are creative enough to produce fascinating works of art. One of my favourite ways to get the cogs turning is with maths and logic puzzles. These puzzles often start with a… Read More
