Most students would agree that math can be a big bore. Especially if they are not entirely comfortable with the concepts. Math would be more exciting if kids could join a group with their friends and learn math through games or magic. European students have been doing this for years. But it is a relatively new concept in the United States.

Students’ interest and understanding of math increases with real-life application.

The article Program Takes Math Off the Page and Applies It by Ryan Masters, discusses math in the classroom. Math is hard, dull, and full of memorizing and repetition. Many students are then turned off in primary school. When middle school comes around, their phobias and disinterest is already firmly ingrained. But it does not have to be that way. Strictly using textbook is not always the best approach to teaching a subject, much less mathematics.

New methods of learning help to improve student performance

Collaboration among students is a new method when teaching children. It is not just for college classrooms.

Math is a major subject as Common Core standards raise the bar for scores and achievements. Math circles and games turn math into a social situation. And it better keeps a student focused, alert, and actively sharing in a safe environment.

It is obvious that the “old” way of learning math is dull, repetitive, and tedious. Using math circles to bring children together and giving them the tools to learn math is invaluable.

Math circles create fun out of learning mathematics.

When children are having fun learning, they are much more engaged with what they are doing.

Key Takeaways:

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Textbook math can be boring. Even for kids who generally enjoy math.
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Math Circles apply math to real-life situations in ways that appeal to elementary and middle school students.
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Math circles have recently been introduced to the U.S. However, it is not an unknown concept for European students.

Games and real-life application show students the importance of math while explaining concepts

All in a way that remains focused and in a small math circle. This intimate approach has helped students comprehend and expanded their interest in math.

It is obvious that the “old” way of learning math is dull, repetitive, and tedious. Children tend to grow cold to this style of learning. Their minds begin to wander in the classroom. Using math circles to bring children together and giving them the tools to learn math is invaluable.

Games and real life application stimulate interest. It shows how math applies to the real world. Students can now be prepared to learn the difficult formulas that have stumped children in the past.

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