What Teaching Mathematics in Different Countries Taught Me?
I have taught Mathematics in India, the UAE, Singapore and Switzerland. Each system taught me something the others could not. Here is what I carried forward from each one.
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Do We Really Need Exams? What the IB Cancellation in West Asia Reveals
The recent decision by the IB to cancel examinations in parts of West Asia has triggered an important question. Not just for students, but for educators, school leaders, and policymakers. If grades can be awarded without final exams, do we really need them? At first glance, it feels like a moment of clarity. Students spend…
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The Exam Mistake That Quietly Costs Students Grades
At this point in the academic year, a familiar pattern begins to appear in mathematics classrooms. Students in Year 13 / DP2 / Grade 12 start attempting full past papers under timed conditions. This is usually the point where revision becomes more serious, more exam-focused, and understandably more score-driven. This is also true for Grade…