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Tips for Keeping Up in an Online Maths Course
Thandiwe Mokoena
- 9 January 2024
- Comment 4
Learning Maths online is different from sitting in a classroom. Nobody sees you fall behind, so you must watch the pace yourself. Set two fixed times a week for lessons and treat them like a class at school.
Work with a pen and paper next to your screen. Pause the video and try each example before the tutor shows the answer.
If you are stuck for more than ten minutes, send the question to your tutor. David Abrahams, Online Courses ManagerDo the quiz at the end of every topic. Our online learners in Pretoria and further afield can message a tutor on WhatsApp when they need help with a step.
How to stay on track each week
Write your lesson times on the fridge or in your phone calendar. Finish the practice questions the same day, while the method is still fresh. If you miss a lesson, catch up within two days, because Maths topics build on each other and gaps grow quickly.
Getting help when you are stuck
Keep a list of questions you could not solve. Bring it to the weekly online help session or send it to your tutor. Photograph your working so the tutor can see exactly where the mistake started. Most problems come from one small step, not from the whole topic.
Rajesh Naidoo
I really enjoyed this post. My son has started using past papers every afternoon and his confidence in Maths is already much better.
David Abrahams
Thank you for the kind words! We are glad the advice helped you. Please keep sending your questions to the Kennispunt team.
Megan Fourie
Very helpful advice for matric parents. The tips on planning study time and asking teachers the right questions made our evenings less stressful. Thank you!
Lerato Molefe
Clear and practical article. I shared it with my Grade 11 class group and we are already trying the revision timetable ideas before the November exams.