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Turn math problem solving for primary school children into a conversation
For many people, they try disconnect the math studied at school from what they are currently doing as adults. They forget that education does not take place directly and knowledge is not used in isolation. Their ability to tell time, make good judgments on quantities be it deciding on how much sugar to add in […]
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5 (Five) Main reasons why primary school children continue to fail mathematics – Boldungu can fix some
“A Problem Well Stated is Half Solved”. These words by Charles Kettering, who was head of research at General Motors from 1920 to 1947, are still valid. Mathematics remains an uphill task for learners, teachers and countries because it has a direct impact on the economy in terms of future of work and innovations. In […]
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Number sense is the secret weapon for children that excel in mathematics
Many things that we take to be obvious are a result of mental modals that we build as a result of consistent exposure. It is this lack of mental models that when a baby presented with two cakes will not be able to tell which one is bigger. This distinction becomes obvious as the baby […]
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Injecting fun into probability and chance for primary school mathematics
Many events happen in a random, unpredictable nature. The study of probability for primary school children in many countries including Uganda therefore forms a basis for understating nature. Probability is applied in many disciplines including statistics, meteorology, game theory and risk analysis among others Many learners go through this topic without understanding its core nature […]
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6 Reasons parents say they like Boldungu to boost their children Mathematics Grades
Although many people see mathematics as a tool for doing calculations, it is a language for expressing logical thoughts, which is learned through reasoning and logic. Here are some of the reasons parents say they like boldungu. Creates positive change in the learning and teaching of mathematics Resource for parents to keep their children productively […]
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Learning mathematics for Primary Schools getting better with Boldungu
After the first early adopters and technology enthusiasts that gracefully embraced the digital learning technology for primary mathematics, the technology has now matured to deliver real value to learners, schools and teachers. See below for part of what boldungu can do. Now fully delivered with color, honors, awards and gifts, learners can excel and build […]
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Engage, excite and challenge your child with mathematics
Many children simply fail mathematics because of lack of practice. You will notice that they have high scores in the daily school activities and homework, but get disappointing marks at the final examinations. Yes, they learn and they forget! What next? You can help them practice, because practice makes perfect. Our content rich and fun […]
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Passing a math question is not a proof of mastery of concepts – Repeated practice is a must to link concepts to real-world meaning.
Today we share core-learning principle of “concepts matter most” that we address in our learning platform after discovering that many children quickly forget after seemingly passing the homework’s. Our research with several learners and teachers, shows that a good number of children just workout the numbers without understanding or appreciating what they are trying to […]
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Let primary school children dream big – mathematics can help with Boldungu
Many children dream big and we love that about them! Kids want to be sculptors, veterinarians, zookeepers, pilots, engineers, doctors, dancers — they are only limited by their imaginations. As parents and teachers, our job is to give kids the tools they need to realize these dreams. Math learning is one of those critical tools […]
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Boldungu in Pictures – Primary School Mathematics
Learn and practice mathematics. Get new questions, review answers and methods for arriving at the answers after trying. Detailed score card for topics, subtopics and questions. Choose topics and learn by doings. Lots of question types and explanation from best teachers. Boldungu helps learners practice mathematics by providing a collection of questions, answers and explanation […]
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