Schoolbag.sg: Getting Students Mad about Maths

Schoolbag.sg: Getting Students Mad about Maths

I remember that I was never good at Maths. The reason why I got bumped to the last class was due to my deteriorating results in the core subjects especially in Mathematics. My Mathematics teacher back then was Mr Ho. He was a funny teacher. He sounded more Chinese Educated then English and yet he was teaching me Mathematics in the English Language. I often find his broken and mispronounced English while teaching Mathematics a little strange.

My constant failure in securing a pass in Maths made me gave up the subject mentally and physically. I was unmotivated and disinterested when come to Maths lesson. I was often distracted during Mr Ho's lesson. He was clearly aware of my predicament and he kept me engaged in his lesson by getting me to write the solutions on the blackboard. He even encouraged me to try even though he knew that I would end up with the wrong workings and answers each time.

Mr Ho's passion in the subject matter can be felt in every aspect of his physical self. Whenever my classmates got him to re-explained a formula or a difficult to grasp concept, I could see his eyes light up. Literally!

His ever "trying" patience towards his own students is something I hope to carry forward to my own in the future. Mr Ho, I salute you. And a belated Teacher's Day to you, SiR!