November 2015 – The Lifematics Centre's Blog

Maths Equations

November 30, 2015

Mathematical equations are trans-generational. As a student, never think that equation is too difficult to master because

Parents Should Know These About Private Tutoring

November 29, 2015

Thinking of hiring a private tutor? Find out the things you should know, so both you and your child enjoy a successful and affordable private tutoring experience. … More Parents Should Know These About Private Tutoring

Motivation, study habits not I.Q. determines growth in maths achievement

November 28, 2015

It’s not how smart students are but how motivated they are and how they study that determines their growth in math achievement. That’s the main finding of a study that looks at six annual waves of data from a German longitudinal study assessing math ability in 3,520 students in grades five to 10. Students who felt competent; were intrinsically motivated; and avoided rote learning showed more growth in math achievement than those who didn’t. … More Motivation, study habits not I.Q. determines growth in maths achievement

Mathematical Slap

November 27, 2015

This mathematical slap will sure help to

We Aren’t Using Assessments Correctly

November 26, 2015

Much of the testing discussion in the United States today is grounded on several widely accepted notions: that we first must get the actual assessment instrument right, that there is an important distinction between “formative” and “summative” assessment, that teachers need

New Kinds of Maths Skills Needed in the Future

November 25, 2015

The nature of the mathematical skills required from competent citizens is changing. Gone are the days of inertly applying and performing standard calculations. The mathematical minds of the future will need to understand how different economic, social, technological and work-related processes can be mathematically represented or modeled. A project is exploring new pedagogical practices and technological environments to prepare students for the flexible use of their math skills in future environments. … More New Kinds of Maths Skills Needed in the Future

Where Are The Cool Rap Songs About Math? Within Students

November 24, 2015

Screen grab from “How Making Music Made Math Cool in this Classroom.” (Soul Pancake) Math teachers assign all kinds of activities to apply academic skills to the real world. At Willard Middle School in Berkeley, California, Robert MacCarthy (Mr. Mac) has made creating rap songs part of the algebra curriculum to

Mathematics and Imagination

November 23, 2015

One of the basic importance of Mathematics is to

Why Private Tutoring Might Be The Answer To (Most Of) Your Problems

November 22, 2015

Are your evenings occupied with solving tasking Maths assignments for your child?

Are you having headaches night after night as a result of your child’s homework or forth coming exams? … More Why Private Tutoring Might Be The Answer To (Most Of) Your Problems