Math is Not Hard

As a math tutor for 15 years, what I found in more than 80% of the students I met? They have something very common in all of them, that is, they all say, "the mathematics is very hard." Why most of the students find mathematics a hard subject and try to avoid it?

The answer for the above question is hidden in a simple explanation. I always give an example to my students, and giving the same example in this article, the example of staircase, we use to reach the different floors of high-rise buildings. These days, all high-rise buildings are equipped with elevators, but they must have stairs to use in case of emergencies. Consider this high-rise has stairs only and no elevators, for the purpose of the article.

As you know, to reach any of the higher floors from the ground level, we can't jump from ground to reach higher floors, or if we try we will fail and probably will hurt ourselves. You might agree that it is very hard (impossible) to jump to second floor from the ground. So, we use stairs to reach the higher floors in a building. What, if the stairs are broken? Can we still make it to our destination floor with the same ease and comfort? Think about it, and compare the math classes or grades to steps in the stircase and whole mathematics to the high-rise building.

Now, the kindergarten, first grade and second grade are like first couple of the steps of the whole staircase to the math high-rise and you can learn this level of math easily and anytime, same as you can jump enough to take yourself to second or third step of the staircase with ease. Also, if you are smart enough, you can learn the kindergarten to grade three or probably grade four math, easily. As it is very hard to reach sixth or seventh step of a staircase by jumping from the ground, exactly the same way to learn grade five or higher grade math is very hard (or impossible most often) without having the good knowledge of the kindergarten to grade three or grade four math

Now, consider one person is jumping on the ground to reach the third floor of a building, can he make it? Never, if he is not Spiderman. For this person, to reach the third floor by jumping is impossible or very hard and he will give up after trying it for some time. But another person used the stairs to reach the same floor and found it very easy and reach there with little effort. Exactly the same way if a student has all the basic knowledge, he/she obtained in elementary grades, with him/her, then he/she is, let's say, at fifth step already and he/she need not to jump to go to the sixth step, actually the student can do it easily by taking one step to the next level. On the other hand another student is in grade six and doesn't know the lower grade math concepts such as, times tables, factors or number system. This student is in the same situation as the person trying to reach to third floor from ground level by jumping.

I think, its very clear now that mathematics in each grade have the same importance and it lives with us and support us always, (not like a person but like our eyes or other senses, it helps us to succeed in life). So, whichever grade you are in, start focusing yourself on math. Ask your teacher lots of questions. Keep asking until you are not clear about the concepts or topics you are working on. Each grade act as a step in the whole staircase to the mathematics high-rise building, and performing poor in math in any grade is like breaking one step in the whole staircase which will make the whole staircase risky or scary to use in the future.

So, what it takes to be smart in mathematics? My answer is, keep yourself focused on math in each and every level of your studies. Participate in the class math practice sessions. Ask your teacher lots of questions until you are not clear about any concepts taught by your teacher in the math class. Mathematics is a subject which demands lots of practice on solving the problems on paper rather than reading them only.

As in case of Social Studies taking more readings make you smart, in case of math practicing lots of problems and solving them by hand makes you smart. To practice math problems math workbooks are the good source, when you learn a concept in a workbook, then in the same book you have more problems to practice on the same concept you just learned. Another good method to practice mathematical concepts is using math worksheets and you can print math worksheets free of charge from the web.

Finally, choice is yours, you can choose the jumping method to reach your math destination or you can use right and proven path to reach your math destination. The right and proven path to math destination has the following steps:

* Start learning math as soon as you start your kindergarten * Focus in your math classes, listen to your teacher * Ask your teacher lots of question until you are not clear about the concept, you are learning * Practice, practice and practice. For this you can use math worksheets or math workbooks.

If you take the proven path, one day you might say, "Math is not hard."

Getting ready for new school year

The new school year is an anxious time and exciting for children and parents alike. There is lots to be done and lots more to look forward to. The first thing you will need to organise yourself. Preparation can sometimes seem chaotic, and it becomes easy to forget important things. List out the things that need to be done and check them off a list to make sure that you don’t miss anything.
After the vacations children find themselves used to a body-cycle that is unfit for school. They are now accustomed to waking up late, spending their time playing, watching television, etc. and sleeping late. In order to prepare your child for the new school year you need to help him/her get their body cycle back to normal. You will need to encourage them to sleep and wake up on time at least a week before school actually starts. This way, once school begins they will not find themselves feeling drowsy, sleepy or distracted during class hours.
The new school year also means new supplies. Take a trip to the shopping mall and make sure to buy everything your child needs. This includes books, stationery, clothes, shoes, a lunch box, bag and water bottle if required and other utilities specific to your child. You may have a few things from the last school year that could still be used, but if they are worn and torn it would be better to buy a new piece.
Talk to your child about school. Let him know that the holidays are almost over and that school is going to begin soon. Make it something he/she looks forward to. Have a chat about the classes they will go to, about the changes, if any, in school timings, location, or any other system. If your child is accustomed to certain things at school and they go back to find them missing they might be confused.
Bring the vacations to a full circle. Talk about the things that happened while there was a holiday. Sit with your child and write an essay or make a scrap book ofpictures. This makes it easier to round off the holidays and come to terms with the new school year.
For your own piece of mind, find out who the new teacher will be, if any. If your child has any special requirements, talk to the teacher in advance about them. Don’t put too much pressure on your child about going back to school in the new year. Let him/her know that it will not be too different from before and that they will be going back to school to learn and to have fun.

Why Students Prefer Top Universities in Adelaide,Brisbane and Western Australia for higher education

Higher education is important from the perspective of the modern world. Students also realise this and their parents also agree on this aspect. The trend of pursuing the higher degrees after graduation or after passing out from schools is gradually catching up among the students. But the aspect that is being seen quite frequently nowadays is the attitude of students to pursue these higher studies from the international universities. And among the different continents, the one that is quite a preferred spot among people is Australia.

As if in the answer to the prayers of thousands of students, the continent does have some of the best universities in the world. This provides a strong reason for the students to go for admissions in these top universities in different areas of Australia. Top universities in Adelaide counts Flinders University, University of Adelaide, University of South Australia and Australian Institute of Business etc., have seen a lot of foreign students taking admissions in different streams in the colleges under these universities.

Students find these subjects to be quite competitive in the world arena after completion of which, they are recruited into some of the best companies in the world. Studying in these top universities in Adelaide is therefore quite beneficial, even for the long term prospects.

The top universities in Brisbane are also quite famous among the student communities. They try to take admissions by fulfilling the eligibility criteria that is pronounced by each university in its brochures, which the students can either send for or can ask online. A variety of subjects related to technology and science are provided by these universities.

Students who are interested for these subjects can apply to any of the top universities in Brisbane. Some of the universities which are included in these top universities in Brisbane include Griffith University, James Cook University, Queensland University of Technology and University of Queensland.

Many students, who are applying for foreign universities to pursue higher education, prefer taking admissions in these universities in Australia. Along with a great environment to study, they also find the local places quite conducive to live and study during the course period. Many students are therefore also going for the top universities in Western Australia as the study environment is good and these universities have a name to reckon with in the whole country.

Some of the top universities in Western Australia are the Curtin University of Technology, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University, University of Notre Dame Australia, University of Western Australia. These universities in Australia have provided the students with ample scope for strengthening their academics as well as an all round development. Many students are seen taking admissions during any academic calendar and most of them are from foreign countries.

With improved standard of education, which is recognised by universities all over the world, the students who take admissions are also being offered better career opportunities. Even, the availability of a variety of subject choices is an impetus to the increasing admissions.

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