Aside On Maths

Plus, minus, tot up,
add on, multiply, subtract,
division signs. equations,
in depth teachers show,
simpler routes to struggling class,
sweet words of praise raise levels

Tact is vital when,
 one imparts rules and standards,
foster childhood thirst for sums,
and older students,  
in their quest on advanced course,
maths is tricky? go figure!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Empress Avatar
July 18, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Math is a mess, in my mind dear Howard! I like the clever wordplay here and the way youv delivered your thoughts! So much depth in what you’ve conveyed so very creatively! Your choka rocks! Pleasure reading you today! Sending you light always ~
Kerr Avatar
July 18, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Ink Empress, For someone of your stature to praise my work is high praise indeed. The ultimate compliment. I appreciate your review. Light and care Howard
Dietrich Avatar
July 17, 2026 at 4:24 PM
It's too bad more teachers of math are not the way you describe. I was getting it at first. But bad teachers made it really hard for me to learn once I got into upper levels like algebra and geometry.
Kerr Avatar
July 17, 2026 at 6:07 PM
I agree an incompetent teacher can play havoc with a student’s aspiration. Thank you Andrea for your insights Howard
Onclaud Avatar
July 17, 2026 at 2:46 PM
my, i'm bad with math but your piece carries much weight when it comes to figuring out lessons on tact.
Kerr Avatar
July 17, 2026 at 3:53 PM
I greatly appreciate your comments and your ability to spot the essence of my argument. Your visits always welcome H
Kendrick Avatar
July 17, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Well, life is tricky, if they can master some mathematical problems maybe that will help with life. Thinking skills do help with life for sure. i think with little children that it helps to give them some concrete examples to help them understand math concepts better. I enjoyed reading this one. Sara K.
Kerr Avatar
July 17, 2026 at 6:46 AM
Words cannot express how much I cherish your visits and comments, Sara. Glad you enjoyed this work H
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