por Enoch Holbert hace 4 años
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Misconceptions
Learning is only for students or scholars
Because your not going for college you do not have a need to learn higher levels of education including higher levels of math.
Math does not get easier the more you learn
Math will always be hard
Because math is difficult at first there is an idea that it will never be easier. Also, because others struggle with it, you must struggle with it too.
Math will not always be fun
Because math is hard at times means that it will not be fun and you cannot find enjoyment out of it.
Picking a teacher that is easy but teaches nothing.
Trying to apply math in areas that are better suited for a different subject
Spending hours upon hours on math until you burn yourself out.
Exmaples
Taking an hour or two every day or every other day to study and learn on your own time so you better understand what you are learning.
Enjoying challenging yourself, math can be very challenging
Learning to enjoy something in math like how you get from point A to B and what it takes to get there
Having a teacher that will take time out of their busy schedule to help you understand something difficult like trig
Learning exponents first so you can better understand the concepts of logarithms
Math is used in almost every entry level job whether that is being a cashier or being able to do quick math in your head for how much of an item you have to stock.
Math is very useful for keeping your accounts in balance.
Encourage teaching friends, classmates, and others.
Have large tests more about learning than a stressful way to get a good grade
Show real life uses of subject to show its importance in every day life.
Start encouraging learning on own time to develop passion
Have topics relate to other subjects or items students are passionate about.
Most activities are hands on and the students are constantly offered encouragement.
Make activities fun and engaging.
Encourage learning on their own time.
Help students gain a love for subject until they become passionate about it.
Time to work together and to learn on their own and with others. Have plenty of social interaction with emotional and social encouragement.
Have competitive activities and time to work alone.
Help boys become passionate about topics by making the topic fun and exciting. Having hands on experiences and other ways for them to gain passion about a subject.
