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MAGICAL MATH
Math can be a tricky subject for some students . Fortunately , Yuanna employs a personalized approach that empowers every learner in the classroom . “ Something that I want to do is to engage students and have them see themselves in math ,” she explains . Drawing engaging examples from real life , such as the algorithms behind social media and online games or the statistics from sports helps students to connect complex math problems to the real-life problems that interest them . “ In IB Diploma Programme mathematics , when students are doing exploration , the first thing we tell them is : ‘ tell us what you ’ re interested in : is it music ? is it art ? is it running ?’ Then that ’ s where you can get all your data from ,” Patrick elaborates . This type of personalized learning ensures that every student is engaged and develops the math skills that they will need going forward no matter what path they pursue .
Although averages are often important calculations in math , no one person is actually average . “ Everyone has a jagged profile , so if you are designing something that ’ s truly average , you are designing it for no one ,” she describes . The math team at BCIS creates differentiated lessons to ensure all students can develop their skills in a way that best fits their learning profile . Differentiated lessons are one of the many advantages of studying math at BCIS . Such lessons also connect advanced mathematical concepts to student ’ s lives and the world around them , giving them transferable skills that will help them turn the study of math into practice .
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