Children often get bombarded with a storm of questions that they need to answer!
Parents often complain kids’ lack of interest to practice Math problems!
In contrary, what happens when children are given an opportunity to frame their own Math questions and enjoy practicing? Some kids gets excited and roll on their sleeves to get their questions ready, while some others show a puzzled face indicating “What, frame Math questions? – Me ??!!”
Framing questions is one of the important Math skills nurtured through STEPS in MATH program. This learner’s blog shares,
“How encouraging young learners to frame questions build essential Math problem solving skills.”
Also, there are some simple tips at the end, that parents can do at home and encourage kids frame Math questions! A group of students from Grade 2 and Grade 3 were introduced to Addition, Subtraction and their relation (Addition facts) through an activity, below is the class discussion.
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Below are few suggestions to parents and teachers who are interested to develop the art of framing Math questions and insight on how it creates an impact in their children’s learning.
Engage & Enjoy Math learning with your children!
Children when encouraged to frame their own Math questions from young age, will quickly learn this art, reap the benefits and blossom into life long learners. Stay tuned to know interesting questions framed by upper primary and middle children on Calendar, and Factors concept, in the next learner’s blog!