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I am delighted when I look at all these happy faces!
In the midst of a free extra tuition class that I conducted not long ago, an idea suddenly popped out
and so I called in a break time.
Looking at all these poor stressed out faces of my students, I couldn’t help to cast away their
stress on studying, but a sudden urge of treating them came up.
“Desserts! Is what you get when you spell stressed backwards.”
I hope to rejoice and rejuvenate them, at the same time sending across a message that tuition is fun
with Mr. Austin! I want to see those cheerful smiles again!
And so we quickly took everyone’s order and drove off to McD (That magic happy meal that
always bring joy to kids!).
There are plenty of laughter session that followed up from this treat and I am certainly overjoyed!
Hope you boys and girls enjoy the treat and study hard alright!
To me, tuition is more like a gethering session with your friends, updating and chit chatting away!
Just that you are having intellectual conversation with me and your dear friends.
Take it as a productive gathering session, where you can spend time usefully and gain knowledge at
the same time. Killing two birds with one stone!
Try to change how you think of tuition and you will certainly enjoy my tuition session more.
“If you can’t change the circumstances, you can change your perspective on looking at things.”
Tuition shouldn’t be treated as dreadful, whereas it should be happy and stress-free! Plus the
environment is especially conducive here when you are studying together with your friends, knowing that you are not alone!
As the adage goes, a picture paints a thousand words, and now I will let the picture do the talking!
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Showing posts with label SPM. Show all posts
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Why Additional Mathematics
Have you heard of the quote?
“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.”
-Jimmy Johnson
It simply means that you have to put in extra effort in everything you do to achieve the extraordinary result, outstanding the ordinary.
The same goes to additional mathematics. Why “additional” mathematics? What is the “additional” for?
The word “additional” indicates a more advance mathematics, unlike the normal mathematics. Higher level of mathematics including algebra, trigonometry, geometry and et cetera are elements of many science foundation. You might not have notice, however its existence is everywhere in our daily life! Especially now that we are marching towards the modern world of technology, additional mathematics plays a crucial role.
Many professional jobs out there need additional mathematics as basic requirements. Actuary, architect, engineering, statistician, quantity/building surveyor, operations manager, business & management, and et cetera, just to name a few. What do you have in mind for your future? If you have not decided on what career you would like to pursue, you should start thinking now and this site might serve as a reference. <http://jobs.lovetoknow.com/list-careers-mathematics-majors>. This web page provide some insights on mathematics-related career.
So, why study additional mathematics?
Primarily, additional mathematics help stimulates and develop critical thinking of a person. Most of the formulas are derived from the basic concept. You will need to know the steps to derive and thinking out of the box. Once you have understood and grab hold of the basics, the rest would be just at the tip of your finger.
Furthermore, additional mathematics promotes problem solving skills. This is closely related to identifying, analyzing and reasoning as well. Through this, I am able to view how diligent a student is in tackling a problem, it shows where their strength and weaknesses lies. Thus, providing a platform for me to guide them for improvement.
On the side track, to those of you whom are curious why do I enjoy teaching additional mathematics? My reason is simple. I am doing what I love to do! I love this subject and I would like to share my knowledge with my students. Besides, I have a bunch of cool students as well! (Though sometimes giving me a headache, but I still love them!) I am pleased when my students appreciate this subject like how I do. Seeing my students slowly gaining confidence in additional mathematics is delighting. Plus, there is a sense of fulfillment and achievement when my students score with flying colours, that is when you know those extra effort are well worth it.
You may not be able to see the value of what additional mathematics can provide you in real life just yet, however, trust me, down the road you will be thankful that you have taken this subject and that it has many relation to your life after all.
I hope this post has served you well and solve some of your inquiries of why study additional mathematics.
[do you know?]
The positive quadratic equation graph is always a smiley face and
the negative quadratic equation graph is always a sad face.
[Just for laugh]
Q: Why do the math book look so sad?
A: Because it has so many problems!
Cheers!~
Feel free to leave comments / opinions / suggestions / feedbacks. It is highly appreciated! Thank you!
How To Score A* For Add Math
SPM students , I hope that all of you have begun preparations for the coming exams. The
months leading up to an exam can be tiring and stressful, but there's no greater feeling
than seeing an A* on your certificate at the end of the day. Instead of studying hard, here are some tips to focus on and score that A* for your add maths exam.
months leading up to an exam can be tiring and stressful, but there's no greater feeling
than seeing an A* on your certificate at the end of the day. Instead of studying hard, here are some tips to focus on and score that A* for your add maths exam.
Unlike subjects like history and business studies, mathematics is a participating subject.
This means that you have to do questions over and over again in order to get the hang of
what you're doing. You have to be involved in the entire learning process, and this means
doing questions and solving problems. Maths is not a subject which you can learn by
watching the teacher solve problems on the whiteboard. Set aside some time each day, it
need not be long, to do some past year questions or some questions from the textbook. A
little bit each day works out to be a lot more than studying a lot in a single day.
This means that you have to do questions over and over again in order to get the hang of
what you're doing. You have to be involved in the entire learning process, and this means
doing questions and solving problems. Maths is not a subject which you can learn by
watching the teacher solve problems on the whiteboard. Set aside some time each day, it
need not be long, to do some past year questions or some questions from the textbook. A
little bit each day works out to be a lot more than studying a lot in a single day.
2) Understand your basics
Mathematics, unlike certain memorising subjects, is a progressive subject. This means
that you build your understanding based on your basic math foundation. Just as you will
never understand multiplication before understanding addition, you will never be able to
advance far in mathematics if you don't understand your basics. Get help from a teacher
or a tuition teacher if there is something you don't understand.
that you build your understanding based on your basic math foundation. Just as you will
never understand multiplication before understanding addition, you will never be able to
advance far in mathematics if you don't understand your basics. Get help from a teacher
or a tuition teacher if there is something you don't understand.
3) Concepts are important
Rather than blindly memorising that sin 30=1/2 or that sec2(x)=1+tan2(x), it is more
important to understand how these formulas came to exist. If, in any case, you happen to
forget a pre-memorised formula in the exam,understanding the concept behind the formulawill always allow you to derive it again. Not understanding the concept, however, would leave you stranded without a formula to use.
important to understand how these formulas came to exist. If, in any case, you happen to
forget a pre-memorised formula in the exam,understanding the concept behind the formulawill always allow you to derive it again. Not understanding the concept, however, would leave you stranded without a formula to use.
4) Be neat!
Though not a major stressing point, it is always important to be neat when it comes to
writing answers out. When in a hurry, students tend to rush their work, leaving smudges
and scratches here and there. Who knows, one of those scratches may accidentally turn a
negative sign to a positive sign, ruining your entire math problem.
writing answers out. When in a hurry, students tend to rush their work, leaving smudges
and scratches here and there. Who knows, one of those scratches may accidentally turn a
negative sign to a positive sign, ruining your entire math problem.
5) Ask!
Never be afraid to clear your doubts if you have any. An unclear doubt is always bound to
come back to haunt you. Never be embarrassed to ask a question, as there is always
someone else who is bound to have the same question in mind.
Keeping these tips in mind, make full use of the few months left to the exam. Study hard, study smart, allot your time carefully and do your best!
come back to haunt you. Never be embarrassed to ask a question, as there is always
someone else who is bound to have the same question in mind.
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