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Depending on which grade the student is in, I plan out the respective tasks and only conduct one to one classes. Student centered approach works best in ensuring that the student understands what is being taught. I always ask them what they would like to do first. In this way, students play a more active role in their learning and develop a sense of responsibility. Students have a chance to stimulate their analytical thinking, by “making sense of what they are learning by relating it to prior knowledge and by discussing it with others,” according to American educational psychologist J. Brophy. Furthermore, if the student is not in a good mood, I start with a quick mathematics riddle or give them ultimatum which intrigues them to work on the tasks for the day. Between the scheduled timing, I give my students a short break to refresh themselves and play with them innovative games to make sure that their thinking skills are put to use. I also incorporate inquiry based learning which guides students to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. To learn these skills, I help the students think through their processes and teach them possible approaches, and encourage them to try various methods. Students are encouraged to fail as a part of the process and then improve their performance in subsequent activities. Instead of repeating the answers which they have been taught, students learn to seek their own answers to questions. So, students develop strong research skills and gain more confidence in themselves.