Saturday 21 January 2017

Benefits Of Math Flashcards To Learners

By Betty Murray


Some students and learners do not enjoy mathematics because they consider it a hard nut to crack. Attitude is like an engine of a car. Therefore if the learners are made to have a positive attitude towards the subject, they might start developing an interest towards it, and with practice, they come to realize it is possible. Using math flashcards can help slow learners to become better with time.

The technology has been embraced by most stakeholders, but there are some few who have not fully embraced it. In class, the teacher should try and move together with the whole class. The teacher, therefore, has to motivate and urge them to develop a positive attitude. The teacher, therefore, needs to explain to the students how the technique could improve their performance.

Some learners are good on their own without necessarily involving the flashcards. Math has diverse methods of dealing with it which might seem simpler to others than they are to another group. But generally, any teacher knows that the introduction of the method could help many embrace the subject.

It is a suitable method for both children and adult learners. It is not limited to a certain class of learners meaning it is versatile. Other than mathematics the technique could still apply where other subjects are concerned. The retention of information is higher as compared to when the normal methods are used.This is a simple, direct and hassle-free mode of learning that both children and adult learners appreciate.

This method requires the teacher to flash the cards as a demonstrative means. It is, therefore, eye-capturing and has a high level of attention from the audience. This is a great aspect for mathematics students since more concentration and focus means more knowledge is gained. Many people fail to get the concepts being taught due to lack of proper concentration.

The other advantage associated with the use of this teaching method is that making of the cards is not a difficult process. It is simple to make them and use them for any other purposes. They are essential for teaching other subjects too. This technique can impact positively on the overall performance of learners and used across the board for all subjects.

Since the cards are easy to make, the teacher can involve learners in the process. Those who might not have liked the method will start developing an interest. It involves the use of crayons, paper boards, color markers, and a cutting device preferably a pair of scissors. And as a teacher, you can plan to come up with a design that will be interesting to the students, meaning they will love it. Gradually they will find themselves developing a great liking for the method, and they will associate it with the learning of mathematics. The cost of making them is relatively low, and this means it is affordable to make, manipulate and manage them.

There are different types of the technique for the math subject. There are those for teaching multiplication, addition, and subtraction. And there are those for the division and fractional operations. All these are in the form of sets, and each set is suitable for a particular topic. Therefore it makes the teaching of this subject simple and interesting thus improving performance of learners.




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