28/09/2026
MATHEMATICS IS FOR INTELLIGENT PEOPLE
I know you must be curious and probably want to share your opinion.
I feel the same too because most times, when we classify people based on their intellectual abilities, we tend to do so from this lens especially in terms of academics.
Now, does it mean that if you don't do well in mathematics, you are not intelligent. No. However, instead of just saying this, can we ask ourselves, " what made those that love mathematics love it and understand it?"
They have found one of the rules of mathematics which is understanding. Not just mere understanding of a and b but a systematic step-by-step revelation of the operations at each level.
When a student have this level of understanding of mathematics at his/her level, the student will develop the curiosity to go deeper into it. This can be in terms of solving 50-100 questions on one topic, consulting senior ones, researching and gaining more insights. This opens the mind of the students towards a better appreciation of mathematics.
The same thing applies to the teaching of mathematics, you don't just focus on those that have been following your lesson, you have to ensure that everyone follows. Give them class work e.g. Open book test, group test, quiz etc. Assess them at each topic so that by the end of the lesson, they will have better understanding of the subject.
Mathematics is for everyone.
We just have to understand it.
We just have to be able to know what the number is saying.
That is why in my class " FRACTION MADE EASY FOR PRIMARY AND JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL", I made it so easy for students to understand everything in the course which assignments for every topic taught.
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