Why Regular Practice is important?

One of my reader:
"When I am able to read easily, why doing Maths is tough?

Me:
"When you read for the VERY FIRST time, did you feel easy ?"

Reader:
"It was difficult at start, but becomes easier as I  read more and more"

Me:
 "Are you doing the same with Maths?"

Reader:
"No. Once I find Maths tough, I just leave it"

Now we all know where is the missing link.
We did not learn car driving in one day.
It takes few days of listening and following instructions from your driving instructor, remembering them, do one by one, make mistakes, engine off, restart....

Why not we do Maths the same way?

• Understand a concept thoroughly.
• Ask and clear your doubts with your teacher, tutor or friends.
• Then practice a number of times till you mastered it.

Human brain will retain a skill better if it is practiced repeatedly.

Can I multitask when studying Maths (or any other subject)?

My answer is NO.

Your multitasking may work for simple day-to-day activity like listening to music while you jog.

But can you do Maths at the same time talk to someone over the phone?

Block our certain amount of time to study Maths and do not do anything else during that time. See how you progress in your learning after few sessions.

When is a good time to do revision?

Almost immediately after the lesson when you have some time.

This is because the information is fresh in your mind and easier to recall.

During my lectures, I advise students to form self-study groups and ask them to stay in the campus for an hour after the lecture to do revision.

Students who followed this method told me that their understanding and application of the concepts are getting better.

What is Peer Learning?

You need not learn only from a teacher. You can also learn from your classmates, which is called peer learning.

There are many advantages in peer learning.

• Your classmates understand your difficulties better than your class teacher.
• They may have had the same difficulty that you are facing now and may know a way to over come it.
• You are more comfortable to approach your classmates than to ask doubts with your teacher.
• By teaching you, your classmates understand the concepts much more better.

So do not be afraid. Next time you have a doubt, ask your classmates and also teach them when they need help.

It does not mean that you should not ask your teacher anymore. Peer learning is another channel for learning. If used correctly it will bring a lot of benefits to you.

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