How to love and like mathematics by Feljone Ragma

HOW TO LOVE AND LIKE MATHEMATICS

MR. FELJONE G. RAGMA

ASSESSMENT OF MATH LIKINGAsk yourself the following questions:

Questions √ X

1. My favorite subject is Math.

2. I am excited when I hear the word “MATH!”.

3. I am fascinated with people who are very good in Math.

4. I love/like solving math problems.

5. I find value in solving mathematical problems.

6. I love/like solving using mental techniques.

7. I find it easy to simplify complex situations.

8. I love/like seeing and analyzing graphs.

9. I seek help from someone to help me solve things.

10. I am interested in problem-solving, analysis and decision-making.

And… the RESULTS reveal that:Score Range

Interpretation

9-10 You love and like Math that much. You appreciate mathematics.You’re a math enthusiast.

7-8 You have the innate capacity to love math; you are interested in Mathematics.

5-6 Sometimes, you love math; sometimes you don’t.

3-4 There are more times that you enjoy doing other things than doing the math.

3 and below

You have very slim interest in Math.

HOWEVER….• It does not mean that if your score is low that

you are not good in Math at all; it only shows a certain degree of liking or disliking towards math. If your score is low, then there are things that you need to know in order to improve your liking in Math…

•DO YOU WANT TO KNOW THESE WAYS?

TIPS IN LOVING AND IN LIKING MATHEMATICS!

• 1. BE POSITIVE• Have a positive mindset. Tell yourself that

learning mathematics is great, fun and beneficial too.


• 2. KNOW TERMINOLOGY• One should become familiar with the

vocabulary. Having a math dictionary at your side is a huge help. There are many mathematical terminologies that need to be understood.


• 2.1 KNOW SOME SHORTCUTS• Multiplying by 11….• Multiplying a 2-digit number by another 2-

digit…starting and ending in 1• Squaring a number ending and starting in 5…• Adding and Subtracting Unit Fractions

Multiplying by 11…

• What is 172 X 11?

• What is 234 X 11?

• What is 12345 X 11?• What is 86 X 11?• What is 94 X11?

1892

25741357958 (14) 6……8+1… 4…6946

1034

Multiplying 2 X 2-digit number starting in 1

• 16 X 12 = 192• 13 X 15 = 195• 14X 12 = • 13 X 19 = 247• 16 X 17 = 272• 13 X 18 = 234

168

Multiplying 2 X 2-digit number ending in 1

• 21 X 61 = 1281• 31 X 51 = 1581• 41X 21 = 861• 31 X 91 = 2821• 61 X 71 = 4331• 81 X 51= 4131

Squaring a Number ending in 5• 152 = (1X2) then attached 25 automatically= 225• 252= 625• 352 = 1225• 452 = 2025• 552 = 3025• 652= 4225• 752 = 5625• 852 = 7225• 952 = 9025

Squaring a Number starting in 5

• 512 = 2601• 522= 2704• 532 = 2809• 542 = 2916• 562 = 3136• 572= 3249• 582 = 3364• 592 = 3481

Adding and Subtracting Unit Fractions

• DISCOVER!• ½ + 1/3 = 5/6• ¼ + 1/7= 11/28• ¼-1/3 =-1/12• What is the result of the following?• 1/5+1/11=?• 1/3+1/8=?• 1/5-1/8=?


• 3. BE REGULAR• Dedicate some time to learn math each day. Make sure to allot at least an hour a day.

• An hour day makes your Math Okay!


• 4. PRACTICE• It makes you perfect. Solve as many math

problems as you can. In this way, you may get good feeling and get used to solving various math problems

FOOD FOR THOUGHT!

• In the process of practicing and repeated solving, try to get some easier steps…

• In solving this 16-5-3-23-39+16+75, regrouping according to signs can be used.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT!

• Observe characteristics; i.e. getting the slope, y-intercept and x-intercept of linear equations

Given Slope Y-intercept X-intercepty= 2x+4 2 4 -2

y=5x-10 5 -10 2y=4x-20

y=7x-14y=3x+7y=2x-15y=3x+10


• 5. SEEK HELP• Consult the more knowledgeable. You can

always seek help on something confusing and things you don't know yet

In seeking help…

• One can ask for the explanation of the solution• One can collaborate with another. One can

present a solution subject for critiquing.• One can discuss things that are not so clear

• NEVER SEEK HELP FOR THE PURPOSE OF JUST LEETTING THE MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE GIVE THE CORRECT ANSWER!


• 6. Play Math!...Connect math to the real world!

•HOW?


• You can play puzzles….quiz bees with friends…number games…number magic

• EX.• Think of any number multiply by 2, then subtract 8,

then add 2, divide the result by 2. Give me the answer, I’ll give the original number. (+III)

• Think of any number multiply by 4, then add 5 then subtract 3..then the result must be divided by 2, give me the result and I’ll give the original number. (-I/II)


• 7. Don't give up• All it takes is a little patience, a little

confidence and creativity to really love math! Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Experimentation and solving problems are exactly what math is all about. If you're having problems solving a difficult equation, don't give up! Ask for help!


• REMEMBER!

• Even the great mathematicians, EINSTEIN, EUCLID, PYTHAGORAS, ARISTOTLE, etc. didn’t get the answers to their questions right away.

They were even frustrated; but, they never gave up. They persevered..Look at them now,

even they are gone…their memories and legacies LEAVE ON…

REFLECTION!

•Did your liking in math increase…

even a little bit?...


Thank YOU!!!!!!!!!!

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How to love and like mathematics by Feljone Ragma