‘Math’ is a doing word. Not a worksheet.
Ask a student what comes to mind when they hear the word “math” and you’ll likely hear answers like “numbers,” “times tables,” “tests,” or “homework.” For some, the associations are even more loaded: “stress,” “boring,” “confusing,” or “hard.”
But how often do you hear a student say maths is about doing, thinking, talking, moving, or even playing?
In many classrooms, mathematics is still treated like a static subject — something you either get or don’t, something to sit and receive. A set of rules to memorise. A list of procedures to follow. A test to pass. But here’s the truth: mathematics...
