Thinking Contextually Links to a range of resources that can be used to enhance and support the delivery of the are provided below. ‘Functions’ topic Video tutorials, presentation slides, worked examples, exercises and interactive diagnostic tests are all used to reinforce the understanding of the different content areas. Many learners fail to make connections between what they are learning and how that knowledge will be used. They struggle to understand the concepts in mathematics unless they can see the relevance to their everyday lives. Learners will be more successful if they investigate mathematics through real life scenarios as they can see how these concepts are actually used outside of the classroom. They will then be able to discover the meaningful relationship between abstract ideas and practical applications in the real world. This in turn, will lead to greater motivation, enjoyment through discovery, improved confidence, independent thinking and better retention of skills A strong understanding of the shapes of graphs is essential for any learner hoping to understand calculus later in the maths course.
Thinking Contextually Links to a range of resources that can be used to enhance and support the delivery of the ‘Functions’ topic are provided below. Video tutorials, presentation slides, worked examples, exercises and interactive diagnostic tests are all used to reinforce the understanding of the different content areas. Many learners fail to make connections between what they are learning and how that knowledge will be used. They struggle to understand the concepts in mathematics unless they can see the relevance to their everyday lives. Learners will be more successful if they investigate mathematics through real life scenarios as they can see how these concepts are actually used outside of the classroom. They will then be able to discover the meaningful relationship between abstract ideas and practical applications in the real world. This in turn, will lead to greater motivation, enjoyment through discovery, improved confidence, independent thinking and better retention of skills A strong understanding of the shapes of graphs is essential for any learner hoping to understand calculus later in the maths course.