Two veteran central Wisconsin professors were recently honored for their ability to make math more clear and reachable for students who struggle with the subject. Kavita Bhatia and Paul Martin were given the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence from the University of Wisconsin Colleges and University of Wisconsin-Extension. They create a math course for college-bound students looking to polish their math skills before beginning university life. They created their own class, including its textbook.
Math is widely hated. Professors from around the world have made it their cause to change opinions.
Teachers are attempting to make math more likable for the college bound.
The teachers stated that they wanted to make math more likable for students who hated it because of a bad childhood experience. Their innovative class also focuses more on useful math that students will use in their everyday lives. By focusing on necessary math, the subject becomes more relatable to the user and is not feared as much.
Bhatia created a math course designed specifically for students who won’t be pursuing majors in STEM — science, technology, engineering and math — fields.
Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert
Key takeaways
- University of Wisconsin professors are aiming to make math more understandable and accessible to students who struggle with the subject.
- The educators focus on developing textbooks, videos, and other learning materials to aid the effort to make math easier for students to learn.
- The professors at University of Wisconsin aim to make math more relevant to students by applying it to situations in their lives.
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