Enhancing Mathematics Engagement

All teachers desire to have engaged students; students who are attentive, deeply engrossed in their work and willing to stay on task. This book provides you with tried-and-tested, easy-to-use, practical strategies that would enable you to keep your students engaged. The strategies shared are applicable to several other disciplines like languages, sciences, information technology, social studies, etc. This book shows you how to get rid of personal baggage; change beliefs; get new mindsets and align expectations with reality. It also teaches how to appreciate and make the best use of present resources. Techniques for capitalising on dominant learning styles; working on self esteem; finding humour; learning to relax; keeping the end in mind; using art, music, role play, games, physical exercise, creativity, and manipulatives are explained. Use of differentiated and individualised teaching; critical thinking; problem solving and questioning skills; special crosschecking techniques; technology; service learning; multiple assessments; reflection and selecting appropriate learning spaces are best for mathematics engagement.