Ways Teachers Can Do To Make Students Like To Learn Mathematics

Illustration of children learning mathematics (Pexels/Ksenia Chernaya)

JAKARTA - Math is one of the subjects that many students do not like because it is considered difficult and complicated. Thus, a teacher has the task of making students enjoy these lessons for their good in everyday life and the future.

The initial thing that must be done to make students inundate mathematics is to change their mindset to a fun way to learn it. For the full way, see directly below.

1. Change the mindset

The first thing that is done for students to enjoy mathematics is changing their mindset. In students' mindset, it must be instilled that mathematics is not a difficult lesson, but a fun lesson.

First, we change the student's mindset. So far, there is a fix mindset that mathematics is difficult. So how can we change our mindset that mathematics is something that is challenging," said Binar Ambassador teacher, Ernawati, at the National Teacher's Day with Putera Sampoerna Foundation (PSF), at Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

2. Teach basic mathematics

After that what must be done is to teach students the most basic math lessons well. According to Ernawati, if students do not understand the basis, then they will find it difficult to overcome further math issues.

"Then we teach from the bottom. They have difficulty because the basics don't understand. Until the lessons on later he can ask questions because the basics don't understand," he said.

3. Take advantage of technology and the creativity of the learning atmosphere

Creating an interesting and exciting learning atmosphere can also make students more fond of mathematics. Teachers can take advantage of technology or do other creative activities so that when learning mathematics does not feel tense and boring.

"We can integrate it with the digital technology that exists today. Students are very happy if we present it in visuals, various forms or creative activities in the classroom, so that students are enthusiastic about learning," he said.

4. Link mathematics lessons with the real world

So that children are happier and need mathematics, teachers must associate these lessons with everyday life. This makes children have a goal of learning mathematics, because it is very useful for their life in the real world.

The last thing we associate with the real world. When students understand what mathematics is in the real world, the implications are, so they have goals. Learning mathematics is not just like that, but can use it, "concluded Ernawati.