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Have you ever wondered why some children recite multiplication tables clearly yet stumble when asked to solve a simple mathematical problem in daily like? The truth is, numbers by themselves do not fail children - it is the way we teach them that often makes the difference.

When methodology is right, numbers dance into meaning; when it is wrong, they remain lifeless scribbles on the board.

 Effective mathematics teaching calls for creativity and guidance. Learners should measure water in cups, cut oranges into halves and quarters, or distribute bananas equally among friends. These simple acts breathe life into fractions and division. Yet, without direction, such activities can easily turn into empty play. The teacher must be the compass of guiding, modelling and questioning. A lesson on shapes gains value only when the teacher asks, " where do you see rectangles in our classroom?" and encourages learners to compare and describe.

Above all, mistakes must not be punished but welcomed. After all every cloud has a silver lining. A wrong answer provides a golden chance to probe thinking and build confidence. Teachers should constantly reflect: Are my learners truly thinking, or merely memorizing? Am I shaping problem solvers, or training record - keepers?  When Mathematics is taught with meaning, children move from fear to curiosity, from memorization to reasoning, and from chanting numbers to solve real life puzzles. Indeed, Mathematics is not just numbers on the board, it is the key that unlocks the mind

Fellow teachers, the ball is in our court. If we truly want mathematics to be both lovable and passable, we must go extra mile. Let us turn classrooms into laboratories of discovery.