Math
is known as the most difficult subject, but it is not necessarily true. Math is fun, enjoyable, and can be challenging as you want it
to be. The impact of the subject on you depends on your perception. I
learned that after I attended a Public Speaking class last summer of
2013, wherein half of the class were engineering students.
The
opening speech of the professor was about how a person perceive, so perception. She asked, “
How to be an effective communicator?” and the class was silent. She
raise another question again, “Did you asked your friends before
entering the classroom, who will be your professor?”,
there was a slow affirmative answer from other students. “So, you
asked how i facilitate a class?”
again an affirmative response. Now, “What do you think about me
handling this subject?” there was a silence. The professor
continued and discussed perception further as the students realized
that their perception of the professor or about the subject is
detrimental to their learning. Thus, the professor asked to leave
behind all types of perception, either negative or positive. The
summer class was a success!
This is a simple analogy for students who
are afraid of math subject. As a tutor, may I ask to leave your negative perception of math? I assure you, there is nothing
to fear of.
Now,
I believe you are ready to learn math effectively. To make it easier,
I select some factors that can assess you to get quality lesson.
The MAP TIME Factors for Learning Math
It
is an acronym of the method you can use to get the top grade in
class.
- Materials/ Resources
- Attitude
- Place
- Time
- Inspiration
- Motivation
- Exercise
Attitude
The
first thing you need in studying math subject is your attitude.
It is your mental preparedness, it does not mean intelligence but
your interest to learn the subject. The first factor is the basis on
how fast you can learn and the amount of retention of the lessons.
Keep an enthusiastic attitude every time you face math subjects, so you can focus the process of solving math problems.
Place
When
you are ready to learn or you need to study for your exam, find a
comfortable place. In my experience, it is not always the
quiet place since different people respond to different method of
teaching. A comfortable place depends on the attitude or personality
of the person. Multiple intelligence theory can help determine the
person's best way to learn. For example, a naturalistic person would
learn best under the trees, while a student with higher interpersonal
intelligence will learn best together with his classmates as they
discuss the solution of the problem. Those who are kinesthetic needs
to workout first and sweat to ignite their interest of the subject,
while musically inclined person should have a background music as
they study. When it comes to intrapersonal people, please be quiet
they need to think deep. Comfortable place is subjective,
find out yours.
Time
Set
a fraction of your daily time to study math. One hour every
day is enough to learn something new about mathematics. Identify the
best time of the day where your brain respond best. The most healthy
time to study is 3 AM (I recommend this), but it can be during your
vacant in the daytime or late at night when you get home. However, be
sure that one hour everyday is a quality time spent. Meaning, you
were able to absorbed the lessons.
Materials, Exercise, Motivation, and Inspiration
Books,
online references, syllabus, and calculators will be your best friend
in learning math effectively. Imagine, you are a soldier going to a
battle. The calculators and books are your weapons. To win the
battle, find the best math resources. Do not forget to
use them. Do not let them sleep in your backpack or bookshelves.
Remember
to exercise your new found knowledge, practice solving math
problems. The next time you see a math problem, you don't have to
fret. Hence, you will have a greater chance to be a math wizard,
especially when you have inspiration and motivation.
0 comments:
Post a Comment