Teaching mathematics
Many students are afraid of mathematics. And if it is not so, they at least find no interest in this subject. The main reason behind their fear or disinterest is that they are not taught properly. A general perception among the students about math is that it means memorizing some formulas to solve problems. It's not a fault of the students, rather it is teachers who are responsible for presenting the deduction of the formulas in front of the students. As for geometry, illustrative discussion is a must. But in our context, the teachers very often go through a geometrical problem without elaborating.
Again the students are hardly informed of the use of math in practical life which also leads them to feel disinterested in this subject.
Actually, the fear or disinterest of the students towards math begins with their primary level education. With the crossing of new classes the situation deteriorates as they are not taught the basic concepts of math. So, it is easily comprehensible that the main reason behind the students' math fear is lack of efficient teaching. Math is called the nucleus of science. Without proficiency in this subject one may not go far in the field of science. Taking into consideration the importance of math and the helpless condition of our students, the authorities concerned should take proper steps in this regard.
They should provide training facilities to the teachers to increase their efficiency. Again the teachers are ill-paid. The education authorities should consider the matter in right earnest.
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