Maxine Said:

How do I get my teacher to never teach maths again?

We Answered:

I'm not going to lecture you about the value of math. Your comment indicates that you really aren't interested in hearing about the practical and intrinsic value of an understanding of mathematics.

Instead, I'm going to answer the question you asked. How do you get your teacher to never teach math again? You be the biggest pain that you can possibly be. Talk really loud throughout class. Curse at the teacher, and trash the classroom at every chance. Convince your parents to keep calling the school and claiming that you are an excellent student, and that they only reason you're failing is because the teacher is incompetant. Basically, make your mission in life to convince this teacher that there is no hope for the future. At the very least, you'll convince them to quit teaching and spend the rest of their life worrying about why they can't do anything right. A just dessert for somebody trying to do good and make a difference in the world.

If you're really lucky, you'll twist the teacher's mind so badly that they will take the long drop and short stop in the attic at home. Then your whole life will be validated by how you showed that math teacher what was what. Good for you. Don't let some lousy adult try to educate you.

Marc Said:

My child works hard for maths but does not get good marks , i can not teach maths very well. Pl advise as?

We Answered:

JUST TAKE THE HELP OF TUTOR AND ADVISE HIM TO SOLVE THE SUM ON NOTE BOOK. PRACTISE IT AGAIN AND AGAIN.

Natalie Said:

How can I teach Maths and Science in an effective way without boring the student with facts and information?

We Answered:

I'm not a teacher and don't play one on TV but...
I'm a middle aged woman who's second career is teaching. I've almost completed certification and have learned a lot.

First, as you've discovered facts and information are boring and students tune out. Is there a particular topic you're covering? Chances are good someone else has developed a great inquiry (interactive) lesson to cover it. And by interactive I don't mean computer based, but hands-on. Browse the internet and borrow from others. Ideas will come to you. Provide opportunities for experimentation with the explanation that first guesses (hypotheses) may be proven wrong. This doesn't mean they made a mistake but shows they've learned.

Instead of worksheets (hate them, myself) students can create inventions using science and/or math concepts such as levers, pulleys, etc. Motion? Friction? Push a ball along various surfaces.

Make it real. Why would they want to know about fractions? A demonstration I saw involved making a cherry limeade drink and required measuring (one concept) and fractions (another concept). Use a search engine to find ideas. Type in "math games for home" or "math games for class" for small group or whole class activities. There are a lot of great ideas using everyday or very inexpensive items.

Do silly stuff like comparing mouth size with amount of time spent talking. Height circumference with length of jumps (found these ideas online).

Develop a business plan. Lemonade stands are popular. What will be needed? How many lemons, how much sugar, etc will be needed to start with? How much change should be available initially? How much should customers pay per cup for a profit? What are the up front expeneses? Etc.

Catch attention using demonstrations.

There are many, many great ideas online. I've listed just a few.

Hope I didn't go on too long. Teaching math and science used to scare me until I learned great tips like these in my education courses. Use what others have done and your own ideas will start to flow.

Eva Said:

Is there a website that can teach Maths and Science up to degree level?

We Answered:

Are are thousands of tutorials out there for various subjects within math and science. What exactly do you need? When you search, you'll need to be very specific on what you want to learn...

Esther Said:

How to teach maths to a boy of 6th grade who dont know when to change signs?

We Answered:

well you could use the keep change change method.

normal: 9 - 10 = - 1
k.c.c: 9 + (-10) = -1

which is more complicated. OR just do apples and pears and oranges. or m & m's. OK insert boys name here YOU HAVE 9 DOLLARS AND NEED TO PAY YOUR BROTHER BACK, YOU PAY HIM 10 DOLLARS. YOU HAVE NEGATIVE 1 DOLLAR BECAUSE YOU ONLY HAD 9 DOLLARS. be creative

Jay Said:

How do I teach maths to a girl in 7th class who does not want to apply her brains at all?

We Answered:

By approaching her more as a person.
You´d need to establish a relation with her. Prior to starting a session talk with her about anything she might have interest in. Your respect in her eyes will increase. And she´ll start seeing an authority in you. The authority is build first by friendship, then by teaching methods.
Children or adolescents usually show more interest for subjects when they like their teachers.
Once you gain their loyalty, they´ll do anything for you!

Ana Said:

Want to teach maths in secondary school?

We Answered:

No I don't want to teach maths in secondary school sorry.