Melise teaches math to teenagers at risk of dropping out of a crowded public school in Brazil. Despite the challenges of working with students who are significantly behind their peers, Melise innovates to make learning engaging and relevant. She uses practical, hands-on methods, such as measuring square meters using old magazines to help students understand mathematical concepts. A memorable lesson involved students using square meters to measure their own bodies, which made the learning experience interactive and fun. Melise’s approach helped students grasp essential math skills and fostered a sense of importance and engagement.
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“They could really understand what a square meter is and how that applies on the things that they could do in their daily lives.”
Melise Camargo
Melise Camargo
Melise Camargo (PhD) is a former teacher of mathematics in secondary schools in Brazil. She also worked for the Ministry of Education, training trainers and teachers in several states of Brazil. As a researcher, she specialised in teachers’ knowledge of formative assessment. She is currently Head of Professional Development at Cambridge International Education.
