Why are Tutorial Lessons in Mathematics better than Mathematics textbooks?
Tutorial Lessons in Mathematics are better than mathematics textbooks since:
Tutorial Lessons in Mathematics |
Mathematics Textbooks |
Questions in each exercise are very similar to the given worked examples
Benefit for students: Students do not get frustrated and begin to gain confidence as they successfully solve problems.
Benefit for teachers: Quieter atmosphere in class as students do not become restless because they are ‘stuck' on a question and need help. |
Questions in each exercise are quite often different from the worked examples and difficult ones catch students out. |
Complete step by step solutions given.
Benefit for students: Students can follow a solution, overcome their ‘sticking point' and go on to reach a correct answer.
Benefit for teachers: Teachers can give out the worked solutions to students, as part of revision for example.
Benefit for teachers: Teachers can use the solutions as a marking aid. |
If you are lucky, there are just answers only in the back (or even worse, answers to odd numbered questions only).
Sometimes you need to purchase a separate answer book, which can cost more than the actual textbook.
You only get answers and not complete step by step guided solutions. |
One review tutorial given after every 5 tutorial lessons.
Benefit for students : Reviews increase students' understanding of previously taught material.
Benefit for teachers: Teachers are able to make faster progress through their mathematics syllabus as students are more receptive to each new topic. |
Often reviews are not given.
When they do appear in mathematics textbooks, there are only a few questions per topic . |
Mathematics tutorials are available in packages of 6 - 5 lessons plus one review and are available free for immediate download.
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