Being one of the first batch of candidates for DSE Mathematics, I’ve studied and taught the extended modules for over a decade. Many friends and students have sought advice when considering their choices, and there are a few key points to consider. One main reason to study an extended module is to increase your chance of university admission. More than 80% of UGC-funded bachelor programs… Read More
In my classes, I always play warm-up games related to Maths and logic to inspire my students to engage more with the subject. As mentioned in Boosting Basic Mental Maths Skills, playing games is a great way to stimulate a child’s motivation to learn Maths – it encourages them to apply Maths concepts to fun, real-world problems. Take a look at the examples below… Read More
As a Maths tutor at i-Learner, parents often ask me how to improve their child’s calculation speed and accuracy, and a good mental Maths ability is the answer to that. However, it’s not as easy as diving straight in to practising these skills. In my experience, the key is to stimulate learning motivation first, and then think about the skills. It can be frustrating not… Read More
Maths can be a very divisive subject – students either love it or they hate it! But I’ve found that everyone can do well in maths if they just learn a few key strategies. I developed these when studying for the DSE myself, and have honed them through my teaching experience. Here are the three main things I focused on to get 5** at DSE:… Read More
Question: 40% of the students in a hall are male. After 10 female students leave, there are equal numbers of male and female students now. Do you know how many male students are in the hall? Comment: This is a typical example of challenging word problems at P6. Students can hardly write down a simple expression to solve it. However, I suggest my… Read More
