Fun Ways to learn Maths

Hi, this is Elisha reporting for duty :)
I was assigned to find out interesting ways Malaysians learn Mathematics.
Well I am not going to bore you with internet facts, but rather share the observations I have made as a student.

• Twitter

Twitter is not only a happening, modern social site for teens, but can become a place for learning as well. Regular teenagers like you and me have started posting important facts about various subjects on twitter. The user may tweet about formulas or short notes that need to be remembered for SPM; and because it is on the internet, students from all around Malaysia can access these tweets and study on-the-go.

• Learning Festivals

Just as seen from the article above, the Kuantan district education office (with collaboration with a chemical company) organised an English, Maths and Science festival (EMaS Fest). The students were required to set up activity booths with different games, puzzles and riddles, based on the three subjects, that were related to the school syllabus. With this technique, many school children end up finding new ways to apply what they learn in school to everyday activities, which in turn makes them think outside the box.

• Mathematics Centers

I know what you're thinking, tuition ? Well I was thinking more a center for enhancing and developing children's thinking skills. In Malaysia, we have all sorts of centers which cater to this cause, like Kumon, Brain Builders and Tumble Tots. These centers let children or teenagers grow and bloom at their own pace with the help of tutors and teachers. Most students from these centers have no problem with Mathematics in school or in college as they excel tremendously beyond their years of learning at a very young age.

• Blogs

Last but not least, blogs. Blogs just like this one can make Mathematics a fun adventure. Students don't only learn Mathematics but also IT and simple blogging. This will allow easy and fast access to information about the subject, not only by students in Malaysia but all over the world, as anyone can view and benefit from these blogs. It lets students express their creative sides in individual ways , instead of making them cram word-for-word textbook information only to be forgotten the moment their exams are over.

As you can see, students of Malaysia, even normal students and teachers can create ways for Mathematics to be learnt outside of boring classroom lectures. Society has created a new outlet for children and teens to understand their lessons, rather than simply memorizing without understanding.

This, I believe, might just be the future in not only Mathematics but learning in general.