Teacher uses 27 envelopes with 5 containing ₦1,000 cash to teach probability to SS1 students

A Nigerian teacher recently took to social media to showcase his unique approach to teaching mathematics to SS1 students on the topic of probability.

He shared his experience on X (formerly Twitter), revealing that his class comprised 17 students.

To enhance their understanding of the topic, he purchased 27 envelopes, five of which contained #1,000 each, while the others held paper.

Although he didn’t provide complete details of the class session, he expressed confidence in his teaching methods, announcing that the lesson went well.

In his post, he wrote: “I’m taking SS1 probability this morning. There are 27 students. I’ll be entering their class with 27 envelopes, five containing 1k each and the rest containing paper. They’ll randomly pick one, and we’ll start the class from there. Taught my first class today. These kids are lucky to have me 😂. I’m good, gan.”

His post quickly attracted comments from many individuals eager to share their thoughts on his creative teaching strategy.

See some reactions below:

@ikilledtxlutoo: “please can i join online?”

@bjcleu_: “The guys that pick an envelope containing paper will never forget probability in their life.”

@agbenu_obande: “This is a great way to start a lecture that they will never forget. Very nice!”

@RODELENZ: “Them no go ever forget probability for their life🤣🤣🤣, especially those wey pick paper.”

@TheCharlesIsidi: “I appreciate you, and all you are doing. Posterity will remember.”

@Toheeb08115743: “Osheyyyyyyy, this kind of passion for work should be more praised.”

@theekachi: “You’re smart, come and teach me probability because I still don’t understand it till date.”

@cyberomin: “Oh man, well done. This is how to drive a point. This is it!!! They are indeed lucky to have you.”

@KSuliat: “This is interesting…. probability was one of the topics I didn’t fully understood back then … Can I enroll in your school now ?.”

@meetdammy_: “Uncle please drop the location of the school, i’d love to visit, just for sightseeing only.”

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