Maths the Wacky Way is a course designed to help students to achieve their full potential in mathematics in an enjoyable and unforgettable way. Many consider mathematics as difficult/boring but Maths the Wacky Way brings maths to life using dance moves, comparing methods to computer games, generally breaking it down so children (and adults) find it easy and fun.
Maths the Wacky Way is a course designed to help students to achieve their full potential in mathematics in an enjoyable and unforgettable way. Many consider mathematics as difficult/boring but Maths the Wacky Way brings maths to life using dance moves, comparing methods to computer games, generally breaking it down so children (and adults) find it easy and fun.
Maths the Wacky Way originally came about after praise by students and parents alike for my highly successful teaching methods. Six years ago my book Maths the Wacky Way was published. Four years ago I produced three sample videos and received feedback as shown below:
'Cool way to learn. =) Thanks. '
'I love the way you teach. Your style is engaging with youngsters, I wish my teachers were as cool as you are. Thank you for sharing. '
'All your videos are brilliant. Thank you for the simple and affective (and fun) methods. Phew, to think I struggled with these concepts 40 years ago and it is this simple. '
I have now created the course below which includes 12 videos covering over two hours of lectures, the wacky way. There is a quiz containing five multiple choice questions after each topic, so 55 questions in addition to the lectures.
The popular video made a huge success on YouTube. This video will help you add, subtract, multiply, divide and simplify fractions.
Another successful video from my YouTube collection comparing algebra to a popular computer game! This is all about the man who sits in the equals sign and high fives you when you go to the other side.
Indices is another word for powers, this lecture shows how to multiply and divide indices the wacky way!
Solutions may be required in decimals, fractions or percentages. This lecture helps you convert between them all showing all six possible conversions.
Ratios can be used to split amounts. This lecture shows how to convert the ratio into a fraction and therefore avoid any confusion with the actual ratio.
Probability is the chance of something happening. This lecture considers multiple scenarios including the 'or' rule and the 'and' rule by translating these words using maths!
This covers rounding to decimal places and significant figures. This is extremely important especially on a calculator paper where you may need to give your answers to decimal places or significant figures.
There are four main types of triangles. This lecture shows all four and how they can be tested in the exam so you will be able to answer any type of scenario.
Pythagoras Theorem is used to find the missing length in a right angled triangle. This lecture converts the formula in a way that can be used by everyone to find the missing length. This also covers the various sneaky ways examiners may test this topic.
Also known as greater than or less than, students always struggle with this topic. This lecture shows an easy way to read inequalties but also how this can be tested with algebra. These should be straight forward after watching this lecture.
Part 1 of this lecture shows you how to expand quadratic equations using smiles and frowns or a straight forward grid.
Part 2 shows how to factorise quadratic equations and also solve them. This also includes many examples to help with your understanding.
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