Mathematics Notes for Form Four - KENYA - Download All Topics

Everyone loves to play board games. Games add lots of fun to learning. Games like Uno involve number counting and math skills. The best thing about the board game is that they are helping to reduce a students’ maths anxiety. Always set the rules and structure of the game as you want. Set winning milestones and rewards for each success point. Different levels of games develop a new way of thinking and learning new maths format.

2. Connecting mathematics to existing knowledge

If we read a book in the middle, we would be confused because we don’t have any background knowledge. Sometimes, our students can be learning mathematics in the middle, unintentionally.

To make mathematics learning easier, we need to learn from our students.

What are the ‘early chapters’ or gaps that are missing in their understanding?

What is it that they already know?

What are things that they don’t’ know that are important to the things we’re learning today?

Once we have a good grasp of this, we can modify the way that we explain and present concepts to help each student succeed. Knowing how your students learn best changes the way you teach.

3. Pay attention more in math class

Yes, it's obvious that most people just don't want to do math, but you have to open your mind to new possibilities. Listening and interacting in your math class will help your skills and help you discover more.

Raise your hand and get out of your comfort zone.

Don't be afraid to get things wrong! It's the only way you'll learn.

4. Always do your homework.

The traditional way of solving problems regularly can never be outdated and is very much in use. Solving the sums on pen and paper is always demanding.

5. Understand maths

Instead of memorising complex formulas, understand why they work. This will help you learn maths in an easier way, therefore lessening the stress, and improves your logic and thinking process.

Try to find the reason for everything in maths