Improving Mathematics Performance Via BIJAK

Mathematical Education in Malaysia, as a whole starts from pre-school, primary and secondary schools to prepare students with the ability to think logically, organize systematically, be critical, analyze, and think creatively. Excellence achievement in this subject is emphasized by all parties, especially students, parents and teachers, as well as society. To achieve this goal, effective teaching methods play an important role. The objective of this study is to introduce BIJAK method to parents in order to improve their skills to help their children in mathematics. Parents are the main reference at home, although not all parents can afford to do so. To achieve this goal, workshops were held for two hours each week for two months at chosen location. The results showed that a majority of parents are interested to learn and willingly to practice this method at home. BIJAK method successfully educates students to extract and compile information, combine intricate knowledge, and solve mathematics problems. This method has proven its effectiveness in attracting the students to learn mathematics and thus generate a positive attitude towards mathematics among students.