Abstract

It's not your fault you're bad at math! It's the way you're teaching that's wrong.

× Start by memorizing your multiplication tables
× Ask your teacher if you don't understand
× Read the answer immediately if you're at a loss for a problem
-- these are the wrong teaching methods that lead to frustration!

A math education evangelist cuts to the chase, addressing the unfortunate adult assumptions that rob children of their motivation, and the memorization and problem-solving methods that prevent them from understanding logic. He provides a clear explanation of how to teach and learn so that children can understand.

Author’s Information

Born in 1953, he was a professor at the Faculty of Science at Tokyo University of Science and a professor at the School of Liberal Arts at J. F. Oberlin University before becoming a professor emeritus at J. F. Oberlin University. He holds a PhD in science and specializes in mathematics and mathematics education. He has also served as a specialist committee member for the Type I National Civil Service Examination (in the areas of judgment and numerical reasoning) and as a member of the expert council for the "Research on Improving and Enhancing Textbooks." He has written many books, including "Smart People Think with Arithmetic," "Introduction to Business Mathematics (2nd Edition)," and "New System: An Introductory Textbook for University Mathematics (Vol. 1 and Vol. 2)."