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Beloved of high school students, algebra is the part of maths where letters or symbols are used to stand for numbers. It helps us solve problems and figure out things when we don’t know all the numbers yet. For example, if we know part of a puzzle, algebra helps us find the missing piece. It’s … Read more
Usually written in the form: , a ratio shows us how two or more quantities are related to each other. A great way to introduce learners to the topic is with simple scenarios. For example, in a big bag of sweets, there are 2 red sweets for every 3 blue sweets. The relationship between red … Read more
Statistics is given much more coverage as learners move into high school. In the earliest days, the topic is as much about pictures and presentation as in-depth analysis of numbers. Initially, learners will learn to interpret and construct simple pictograms, tally charts, block diagrams, bar charts, pictograms, and tables. They will record, interpret, collate, organise … Read more
Introduction to Geometric Concepts in Mathematics Positional Geometry is perhaps the most practical of all the branches of maths. The study of positions, directions, and movements. It enables us to navigate from A to B and beyond. This exploration begins with ordering and arranging combinations of mathematical objects in patterns and sequences. Next, it’s about … Read more
Taken literally, the word geometry means to measure the Earth. It is the study of the properties and relations of points, lines, surfaces (2D shapes) and solids (3D shapes). Shapes The first topic, appropriately, concerns shapes. Under this heading, learners cover the following aspects: Recognising and naming 2D and 3D shapes This may not come … Read more
This is not so much about why, but more about how you should count with your child. Many of the ideas covered here come from Fosnot & Dolk, 2001. Maths is a broad topic that has many descriptions. It is all things to all people. I’m going to offer my opinion and say this it … Read more
