Turn mathematics problem solving for primary school children into a conversation

Vocabulary is the body of words one can use effectively to communicate in a given language. Our research shows that learners in lower classes find difficulty in using common mathematics words such as “altogether”, “diameter”, “profit” and many others, which makes it impossible for them to workout the correct answers. Read More
Published on Jan 27, 2021 Boldungu Team

Five Main reasons why primary school children continue to fail mathematics

A Problem Well Stated is Half Solved”. These words by Charles Kettering, who was head of research at General Motors from 1920 to 1947, are still valid. Read More
Published on Dec 23, 2020 Boldungu Team

Number sense is the secret weapon for children that excel in mathematics

Many things that we take to be obvious are a result of mental modals that we build as a result of consistent exposure. It is this lack of mental models that when a baby presented with two cakes will not be able to tell which one is bigger. Read More
Published on Oct 11, 2020 Boldungu Team

Injecting fun into probability and chance for primary school mathematics

Many events happen in a random, unpredictable nature. The study of probability for primary school children in many countries including Uganda therefore forms a basis for understating nature. Probability is applied in many disciplines including statistics, meteorology, game theory and risk analysis among others Read More
Published on Oct 11, 2020 Boldungu Team
A tool to practice mathematics beyond homework
Published on Sep 11, 2020 Boldungu Team
Boldungu origin revealed as bold and adungu for fun
Published on Sep 11, 2020 Boldungu Team