It is quite worrisome to know that an average Nigerian student lacks interest in learning mathematics. Maths is a basic requirement for building a robust career, especially in the science field. So if students are running away from maths, then it's going to have a negative effect on the technological development of the country. The […]
18 February 2021 ∙ 7 minutes to read
Maths is a very compelling subject. It requires you to think and come up with tactical strategies to get the right answer. Mathematics has been attributed to being the reason why many students have good analytical and problem-solving skills. In Nigeria, Math is one of the compulsory subjects for primary and high school students. And […]
25 November 2020 ∙ 8 minutes to read
"Math is the language of the universe. So the more equations you know, the more you can converse with the cosmos." -Neil deGrasse Tyson Do you like maths? Do you realise the importance of studying maths to secure a prosperous future? Have you grasped the most basic concepts of mathematics? Reviewing the basics of maths […]
14 February 2020 ∙ 7 minutes to read
The secondary school in Nigeria has six years, which consists of Junior Secondary School abbreviated to 'JSS' and Senior Secondary School abbreviated to 'SSS' or just 'SS'. Students spend three years in each, and they will experience many changes in the topics and subjects they are going to be taught. The subjects are going to […]
4 February 2020 ∙ 7 minutes to read
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Mathematics is responsible for running our economy and finances, in the sense that most if not all of our bankers and economists studied maths to be where they are now. You have to solve maths in your academic years to be able to become like them. Finances is just a small fraction of the application […]
15 January 2020 ∙ 7 minutes to read
We hear geometry-related words all the time: ‘what’s your angle?’ and ‘everyone should eat three square meals a day!’ and ‘she ran circles around me!’, often with little thought to how fundamental those shapes are to the discipline called geometry. So ubiquitous is geometry to our daily lives that it is downright strange for students […]
25 November 2019 ∙ 7 minutes to read
Mathematics is one of the most sought after subjects we get yearly on Superprof. Starting from Kindergarten Class up until WAEC, SSCE maths revision, mathematics lessons are certainly one of the courses with a high demand for private tuition. The fact that mathematics is of the greatest importance to our academic and educational system cannot […]
30 October 2019 ∙ 7 minutes to read
As you must have known throughout your education, mathematics is the one subject you can’t move on without in school. It is an essential subject, and one that you must pass in order to graduate. Mathematics teaches us skills necessary to our survival in the common world, we use it everyday without even realizing it. We are constantly […]
23 October 2019 ∙ 11 minutes to read
"The pure mathematician, like the musician, is a free creator of his world of ordered beauty." -Bertrand Russell Mathematics is an essential academic discipline that has many different topics worthy of studying such as geometry, trigonometry, and algebra. In today's article, we will examine a lot of necessary information about algebra and try to encourage […]
28 August 2019 ∙ 8 minutes to read
Whether it’s basic elementary grade math or pre-algebra, many students in the UK struggle in arithmetic every year. While some teachers have turned to more creative approaches in teaching elements in reading and maths courses, sometimes students and adults alike need a bit of extra support. Luckily, we've laid out a guide that can help you […]
25 July 2019 ∙ 7 minutes to read
Over the course of history, many mathematicians have created numerous theorems and have succeeded in proving them through the process of experimentation. Prime numbers, differential calculus, analytic geometry, algebra – all of the history of math can be seen to run in parallel with the history of sciences. Being a professor in mathematics requires, then, […]
1 March 2019 ∙ 7 minutes to read
High school math is a big step up from middle-grade math and the difference will be noticeable in a student's life. Courses change, programs too, math teachers change, even schools change in many cases. Theorem, equation, probability, algebra, arithmetic, mental arithmetic, trigonometry, Square roots, Mathematical modelling, inequalities, Complex numbers, fraction, to cope with this all-new mathematical […]
27 February 2019 ∙ 7 minutes to read
Maths has existed since the dawn of time, according to the discovery of the Lebombo bone which is a baboon fibula that is over 35,000 years old. It is perhaps the first calculation of the calendar or menstrual cycle as it is a tally stick with 29 marks on it. It may also be proof of […]
26 February 2019 ∙ 8 minutes to read
Maths can cause problems for children and adults alike. Do you panic when you have to solve a quadratic equation or have to think about graphing? It turns out that even physicists have worries when it comes to maths and algebraic problems! How good are you when it comes to solving equations? Do you know […]
24 August 2017 ∙ 7 minutes to read
Are you curious about maths, from KS2 through to GCSE and degree-level, and what these have to do with Einstein and algebra? To understand how we got here, we need to follow the long journey from antiquity, from the time of ancient Greek and Arab philosophers. Join us as we trace the spectacular evolution of mathematics […]
28 July 2017 ∙ 7 minutes to read
Mathematics is that subject which teaches us lots of patience along with discipline. It also teaches us the analytical skills needed for step by step problem solving. Maths Education opens up a gateway to almost all the areas of science and engineering. Applied mathematics helps build a solid foundation, not only sound engineering skills but also […]
20 July 2017 ∙ 7 minutes to read
Mathematics is defined as “The abstract science of number, quantity, and space, either as abstract concepts (pure mathematics), or as applied to other disciplines such as physics and engineering (applied mathematics).” Confusing, right? For years pupils have seen maths as merely a set of ideas such as: Geometry, Calculation, mental maths Pythagoras’ or Thales' theorem, […]
29 June 2017 ∙ 8 minutes to read
Parents always want the best for their children, especially when it comes to their academic career. For this exact reason, many parents start teaching their children basic maths or a foreign language at home while they are still very young. But is this a good idea? Of course, teaching methods play a big role when […]
28 June 2017 ∙ 6 minutes to read
Why Learn Maths? Like many of us, you may not be too keen on listening to your maths teacher and your maths education may not be filled with inspiration. Apart from the fact that the National Curriculum and the school system impose maths lessons on us, what good reasons are there for all that maths […]
27 June 2017 ∙ 5 minutes to read
Studying maths at KS2, GCSEs, A Levels, or university? Or are you just wanting to brush up on algebra or geometry? Are you finding trigonometric functions, systems of equations, or calculus really difficult? Do you just need some maths advice? Whether you're desperately looking for how to advance in maths as quickly as possible or […]
26 May 2017 ∙ 5 minutes to read
