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Mathematics is all around us and we use it all the time. But many people are the opposite of attuned to maths. They even think it's so hard they tune out!
Maths gives us the skills to make judgments, assess situations, enact the best decisions and keep ourselves solvent.
In Episode 28 of the THE THINKING EFFECT PODCAST Ortal Green and I explore how teachers can link maths to the real world in the classroom for children at any age.
One of the areas lacking in our education system is financial literacy. In this podcast we recommend four important books to foster financial success. We also feature the entrepreneurial efforts of Noah Pronk a student who created environmentally friendly soap for surfers as part of the $20 Boss program in schools.
If students don't understand, link and transfer foundational maths concepts, they may struggle later to use it for enhanced life outcomes.
If you are a sterling maths teacher with great ideas, write to me at liliannk116@gmail.com