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Tuesday, May 18, 2004 – Graspmatologist, Dr. Richard Yates has been
promoting the perception of Graspmatyx, a simplified method of practicing
mathematics. Speaking on the Government Information Service (GIS) Interview
programme Tuesday, Dr. Yates emphasized the necessity to help students overcome
the fear of maths. According to Dr. Yates, the British and American math systems
are base on concepts and not perception.
According to Dr. Yates, when one looks at the way the European do maths in
comparison to the Chinese, to the Japanese and most aborigines and indigenous
peoples of Africa or whether it be Australia or even the Caribs and Arawaks it
is found that the European maths is based on Greek mysticism and concepts.
Dr. Yates says based on his research, he has discovered that most people, who
are exposed to the European way of doing maths, fear maths; but people who
learnt the Asian way of doing mathematics do not have a fear of it because it is
taught based on perception and not conception.
“In essence, this programme that I have called Graspmatyx is designed to help
adults, teachers, educators and students overcome the apprehension, intimidation
and fear of maths.” Dr. Yates said.
According to the esteemed educator, “different islands in the Caribbean are
showing appreciation for this approach to maths because they are failing their
maths exam terribly.” Dr. Yates is of the view that fear exist “because no one
has bothered to find out why math is not appreciated.” Math he notes should be
taught as a language incorporating perceptions as oppose to conceptions.
Dr. Yates defines perception as one’s view (insight, awareness, discernment) of
things as they are. However, the generally accepted mode of thinking or
conception, according to Dr. Yates denotes a false view of a thing that is
accepted as reality. By applying perception Dr. Yates says one can learn through
Graspmatyx the composition of numbers.
Dr. Yates teaches the original symbols for the composition, arrangement and
selection of numbers and letters in all languages universally.
For additional information, log on to
www.graspmatyx.com
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