Perspective & Review

The bottom line is this; memorizing "math" is counter-productive to understanding. Ask yourself, what math is?
This unit is to get us ready for Grade 10 Academic Math and discover that math is not about calculations, equations, formulas, and finding an answer. Curiosity, creativity, asking questions, and "outside the box" thinking is critical to deepen your understanding of the world around you. Math is no different.

When you go to the gym to build muscle, and make your body work, you eventually get stronger. Your brain is a muscle that needs to be worked hard in order to realize gains. BUT, too much work, too quickly or for too long will diminish results. 

Playing the piano, learning to juggle, completing a video game, and participating in sport require practice. This practice is to improve your skills. Math is no different.

Let's go way back to the beginning .... 

No one is born with math ability and the reality is, it's a skill like any other skill that requires effort, practice, and perseverance.

Skills Practice