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design principles

πŸŽ“ Transform Your Math Teaching: Clarity, Strategy, and Real-World Impact

Are you passionate about math education? So am I—though my journey might surprise you.

To my students who are trying to learn English from me…. Believe it or not, I was a math teacher once — I taught how to teach math. Back in February 2019, while living in Huzhou, I had the incredible opportunity to train future educators in effective math instruction. That experience war remarkable.

How to teach Math (part of the Bundle) or at Hotmart

🧠 Why Board Design Matters More Than You Think

In math education, clarity isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. When students face cluttered slides or chaotic board work, their brains work overtime just to decode the layout. That’s energy not spent on understanding the math.

That’s where intentional board design becomes a game-changer.

πŸ“½️ In this video (Japan´s SECRET in Math teaching), you’ll discover how simple design principles (that can be applied to any teaching subjects) —backed by cognitive science—can dramatically improve student comprehension. Key insights include:

PrincipleTime stampWhy It Matters
Design Strategy2:56Structure information for efficient processing
Layout4:43Align content with natural reading patterns
Hierarchy5:08Highlight key ideas to guide attention
Representations6:07Use consistent visuals to reinforce understanding
Grouping12:29Cluster related concepts to deepen connections

These strategies are rooted in cognitive load theory and supported by the presenter’s master’s thesis—making them both practical and research-backed.

πŸ’‘ How I Apply These Principles in My Course

In my online course, I’ve embedded these design principles intuitively:

Clean, logical slide layouts that guide student thinking

Visual grouping of related steps and concepts

Strategic use of emphasis to highlight what matters

Minimal clutter—maximum clarity

Even without formal design training, these choices reflect what cognitive science tells us: good teaching is good design.

 

🌍 Real-World Math Deserves Real Clarity

Effective board design becomes even more critical when solving complex, real-world scenarios. It helps students visualize, connect, and solve with confidence.

 

πŸš€ Ready to Elevate Your Teaching?

If you're a math educator looking to make your instruction more impactful, start with your board. A few design tweaks could transform how your students learn.

Let’s make math meaningful—one well-designed lesson at a time.

How to Teach Math Course - Watch the first lesson is free by clicking here 

Marcelo Gameiro

Article by Marcelo Gameiro

Published 22 Jul 2025


 

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