Teaching outstanding mathematics lessons: pros and cons

Abstract

Mathematics is a core subject in virtually all educational institutions. There has been growing concerns about the best way to teach Mathematics so that learners can benefit maximally. This paper examined the teaching of Mathematics in an outstanding way. First, it enumerates the requirements of a Mathematics teacher to be outstanding and progresses to how the outstanding Mathematics teacher should teach at each educational level. Paper also lists some factors that an outstanding Mathematics Teacher need to be cognizant of like Mathematics phobia: symptoms, consequences and exterminating the phobia in Learners. Other factors examined include the use of creativity in a Mathematics classroom, games amongst others. Paper concluded by enjoining Mathematics teachers to be outstanding, to make effort on their learner’s mindset to be transformed into a growth mindset and that they should sell the love of Mathematics to their learners.