Introduction of what is mathematics
Mathematics is an old broad and deep discipline (field of study). Mathematics as a formal area of teaching and learning was developed about 5000yrs ago by the Sumerians. They did that at the same time as they develop reading and writing. However the root of mathematic goes back much more than 5000yrs. Throughout the history of human they have faced the need to measure and communicate about time, quantity and distance, they led the Sumerians to create a bone fool handle 2000yrs ago. This bone tool handle more of clay was a predecessor to read tends to be define by the types of problems it addresses, the method it uses to address these problems and the result it achieved.
REASONS WHY STUDENT FAIL MATHEMATICS
1. Student don’t practice enough on maths skills
2. They mostly don’t have interest in the subject because they believe that it is too difficult.
3. Teachers, most time make it difficult by not taking their time to expatiate on any problem.
4. Maths is sequential in nature. This means that one concept knowledge or skills build on the top of another.
5. When a student is yet to understand a formula he or she finds it difficult to understand another one.
6. Maths is an exact subject. The other entire elementary and secondary school subject are not exact and so many student have problems with the exactness of mathematics.
7. There is a shortage of math teachers because many teachers go into better paying jobs than teaching or even teaching maths.
THE WAY FORWARD TO UNDERSTANDING MATHEMATICS
1. For those who have a problem in learning or understanding it, they should be allowed to learn it with objects, counting, dividing etc.
2. Student should learn that maths is not a spectra sport: You cannot study maths just by going to class and watching he teacher teach and work problems, you must be actively involved in the learning process by doing the following:
a) Attending classes
b) Paying attention during classes
c) Attending to homework given to you.
d) Study on a regular bases not just for exams
3. Work to understand the principles, formulas and methods.
4. Taking an exam without waiting for your teacher to set one for you.
5. Lastly, you must learn from your errors.
