A seminar conducted by Mr. Ishaq Raji addressed a common challenge among Preparatory Year students , who often rely heavily on practicing old exam questions. The session highlighted that any deviation from familiar question patterns tended to cause anxiety and weak performance among students.

Mr. Raji explored how explicit instruction in problem-solving strategies, grounded in Polya’s Four-Step Model, could help students build confidence and adapt to new problem types. He emphasized that combining structured reasoning with a supportive classroom environment enables instructors to reduce math anxiety and promote deeper understanding.

During the seminar, participants were introduced to practical techniques such as think-aloud demonstrations, reflective journaling, and low-stakes assessments. These strategies were presented as tools to help students approach mathematics with greater clarity and confidence. The session ultimately aimed to equip faculty members with effective, easy-to-apply methods to transform student anxiety into engagement and strengthen their overall mathematical resilience.