Decoding Dyslexia
Decoding Dyslexia
The Dyslexia and Learning Alliance
support across the age range for those with learning difficulties
Maths is the one subject that most adults shudder to think about when they look back on their school days. Studies have shown that students who struggle with maths have lower self-confidence than if they struggle with any other subject. However, maths does not have to be difficult! I have been a high school maths teacher for 11 years, and before that a tutor of maths for children of all ages, from primary through to HSC level maths. During this time I have taught many students to understand mathematical concepts and processes, whilst enjoying their learning in mathematics.
I really believe that a good teacher inspires their students through an enthusiastic approach to their subject. I LOVE maths and I try to inspire my students to develop their own love of this subject. I have a deep knowledge of the NSW Education Standards Authority( NESA) curriculum from teaching and developing programs and units of work. What sets me apart from other teachers is that my time working in Steiner schools has given me a wholistic and creative approach to teaching the required content.
My first approach with any new student is to“ fill in the gaps”. As the concepts in maths build on the learning that has come before, I always begin by making sure that my student has a strong foundation on which to build their learning. This could be basic number skills or working with fractions and decimals. Or for example with older students, going back to the basics of algebra. More advanced concepts cannot be learned if the basics are not understood.
I introduce new concepts through their real-life applications or use deductive and artistic approaches. This helps my students gain insight into what they are learning and why, to make the content meaningful and enjoyable. Rather than just telling the students new formulas and getting them to memorise them, I lead them towards discovering the formulas for themselves so that they can see how and why the formula
works. This helps the student to develop a deeper understanding of the concepts and shows the student how to be a true mathematician.
I believe that an important aspect of learning in mathematics is to have a thorough and methodical procedure for working through problems and I teach the processes for solving equations in such a way. I have been told by my students that I explain things clearly.
Whether your child is struggling in maths, is part of the home schooling network or wants to keep on top of their learning and progress further in this subject, I would be happy to help. I offer private one-on-one lessons and will be developing workshops for groups of students to focus on specific areas, also doing some more creative maths, such as beautiful work in constructive geometry.
I look forward to working with your children in 2018. Please be in touch via email: brittdaly @ hotmail. com, or phone 4356 1427 / 0414 678 778 if you would like to book in a session or to discuss options for your child. Britt Pelarek
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