Most of the past school year was remote. This affected students’ mathematical literacy: one in three schoolchildren failed the mathematics external assessment this year. A coincidence or a pattern?
The number of mathematics lessons in upper secondary school remains unchanged — only three hours per week, and four in middle school, which amounts to just 140 hours per year! What do these figures tell us? Four hours is too little to introduce a new topic, complete assignments, check homework, and solve tests — especially in a class of 30 students who need additional explanations or a teacher’s attention.
The most important soft skills in today’s world are analytical, critical, and logical thinking. How can children master them? By learning mathematics! This science develops the brain, teaches unconventional thinking, develops attention and creativity, and strengthens critical and logical thinking.
In addition, mathematics helps children later master promising professions such as programming, web design, engineering, and cybersecurity.
Children who study mathematics systematically develop stronger thinking and a more capable brain, which helps them adapt to any conditions and find a competitive profession in the future.
If school mathematics education is not enough, what should you do? We have prepared five alternatives that will help your child learn mathematics in an engaging way during additional lessons:
1. Complete mathematics exercises independently. If your child is in grades 5–9, they can complete engaging mathematics exercises independently, for example on the GIOS platform.
2. Enroll in an online or offline mathematics camp. At camps, students not only learn mathematics but also develop critical thinking skills.
3. Find a mathematics tutor. This is the best option for thorough preparation or reviewing topics. A tutor will help the child learn and adapt the program to their needs.
We invite you to find the best tutor on the GIOS platform. Our tutors are experienced teachers who work with interactive tools. GIOS lessons offer:
Book a lesson with a tutor today! A choice of tutors, a convenient schedule, and comfortable learning conditions are waiting for you.
