Maths Scholarship Preparation
Wondering how far a 5-6 Maths Scholarship preparation program with Choice Education Group will take your child? Progressing into the second term, we’ll cover all areas required for academic testing at this level.
As parents and educators, we know math is vital for managing finances and solving daily problems. Still, many students question its relevance to careers like law, beauty, or business.
What students often don’t realise is how deeply mathematical concepts are linked to our cognitive processes and daily skills. These concepts play a significant role in our everyday lives.
A study conducted by Stanford University’s Dr Tanya Evans found that the brain regions responsible for understanding numerical data and equations are also involved in decision-making and attention to detail. Whether it’s measurement, chance and data, formula application, or problem-solving, research consistently shows that mathematics is valuable for learners at every stage.
Measurement
Introduces concepts related to length, conversion skills, perimeter and area, volume and capacity, mass, timeline and time.
The study of measurement goes well beyond the use of the 30cm ruler every child uses at school. Your child may not realise it now, but measurement is essential to endless aspects of everyday life – including their health.
Doctors check a patient’s body temperature with thermometers to assess for fever. They measure a baby’s head circumference with a tape to track development and use scales to calculate a person’s weight, which plays a crucial role in managing overall health.
Without measurement, it would be impossible to diagnose, intervene or treat an illness effectively. Imagine needing to take cough syrup for an unfortunate winter cold. What dosage would you need? How would you measure it?
At Choice Education Group, our experienced Math Tutors guide your child to deepen their understanding of mathematics, starting with how essential it is in everyday life.
Chance and Data
Learning about chance and probability can be really fun for students because it easily adapts to their interests. For example, organizing circumstances into categories like Most Likely, Somewhat Likely, or Unlikely can be an engaging way to introduce the concept to students who may be falling behind in their knowledge of probability.
Studying these concepts, along with learning to read and interpret different types of graphs, encourages students to ask questions that are relevant to their experiences and interests, according to Education NSW. This approach allows students to use investigative skills and determine whether information is presented accurately or in a misleading way. As they progress, students develop evaluation skills and hone their ability to collect, represent, and analyse data from various sources.
At Choice Education Group, we offer the best Math Tutoring for students from Primary to Secondary and Tertiary levels. Chance and data are just one of the areas we focus on to prepare your child for their 5-6 Maths Scholarship test.
Formula Application
Introduces concepts related to numerical reasoning, developing strategies to interpret, analyse and draw logical conclusions.
In many ways, formulas can be linked closely to problem solving. In basic terms, formulas are often used to convert units and measure geometric objects. While students often find their first experience with formulas quite daunting, it is useful to acknowledge their application to life beyond the classroom.
Your child wants to paint their room a bright and vibrant colour? They’ll need to use a formula to work out the litres of paint required!
Your child is impressed with their dad’s ability to work out the restaurant bill fairly and efficiently? This is another real-world problem requiring the application of formulas!
Essentially, studying formulas with your Maths Tutors, and considering their relevance to the real world will help to prepare your child for their Scholarship test and beyond.
Problem Solving
Explains how to best answer different question types and test taking strategies.
Students often work on problem-solving tasks in pairs or groups during Maths tutoring sessions or classroom lessons. However, they frequently question how these activities relate to the subject, especially when no numbers are involved.
According to the Mathematics site Piday.org, analytical thinking and improved reasoning skills are closely tied to the study of mathematics. In applying this concept, your child is learning to think critically and logically all to achieve their dream, a Maths Scholarship.
Problem-solving activities help your child in several key ways: they draw on prior knowledge (“What do I already know?”), identify the problem (“What do I need to figure out?”), and plan an effective strategy to solve it.
As students work through problem-solving exercises with their Math Tutors, especially while preparing for their Scholarship test, they develop valuable skills that extend into everyday life. For instance, they might use these abilities to find the quickest bus route, determine how many chores are needed to buy the latest XBOX game, or calculate the measurements required for building a custom TV unit in the future.
However, if numeracy isn’t their main area of need, Choice Education Group is here to assist. Beyond math, our online tutors are experts in enhancing students’ literacy, language development, and verbal communication. Moreover, our experienced English tutors offer personalised one-on-one support, helping your child excel in both academic and scholarship testing. Book your place now.
Sources:
Dr Tanya Evans
https://www.bostonglobe.com/ideas/2015/09/17/this-your-brain-math/WMrjRMIyyBmtJCLhb5m2FM/story.html
Education NSW
Piday.org
https://www.piday.org/10-reasons-why-math-is-important-in-life/
