Dive into history, and you will find that educators across the globe have been using different types of manipulatives for decades to help students comprehend mathematical concepts. This is especially true for young learners. The first physical math manipulative was invented in the late 1800s. As people started appreciating the positive outcomes of using manipulatives … Read more
Students learn in different ways. There is no one size fits all approach. Some learn better when they do things on their own, while some learn better through lectures and assignments. This difference in learning brings us to our topic of discussion, which talks about Active and Passive Learning and the differences between the two. … Read more
A geoboard is a fun learning tool for kids, especially for elementary and middle school students. As there are many advantages associated with a geoboard, teachers often use it as a physical manipulative in classrooms. But sometimes, it is easier to use a virtual manipulative rather than deal with the challenges of using a physical … Read more
Teachers use a wide variety of manipulatives in the classroom to teach and help students learn. One of the lots is a geoboard. It is a simple mathematical manipulative used in classrooms to allow students to practice and explore basic math concepts. Educators have been using geoboards for a long time, and their application and … Read more
Preschoolers are full of curiosity and inquisitiveness. Their age makes them learn a lot by observing and interacting with the people around them. Secondly, the books they read help them quench their thirst for knowledge. During preschool, their mind is rapidly developing[1] and is insightful, active, and adept. Children develop basic ideas about various natural … Read more
REVIEWED BY NUMBERDYSLEXIA’S EXPERT PANEL ON NOVEMBER 02, 2022 A learning disability (LD) is a neurologically originated deficit that significantly impacts areas of learning, functionality, cognition, and even other life aspects. Living with a learning disability is not easy in any facet of life and areas like education and line of work are especially struggling. LDs affect … Read more
Interviews often require students to think on their feet. They must listen carefully and react and reply appropriately to the questions they are asked. They put their metacognitive skill to work by planning how to crack the interview. Mock interviews and recruitment training can prove to be essential tools in preparing children for their future … Read more
Feedback is a way to show appreciation, help improves skills, and ensure that people are on the right path. Feedback can include an assessment of performance and an explanation of what has been done well and what needs improvement. Giving feedback is an important part of any professional relationship. However, as crucial as it may … Read more
Would you believe it if we said that while playing the piano or making a cup of coffee, you’re unknowingly applying mathematical concepts of permutation and combination? Most definitely not. But the truth is, you are! There are several real-life situations where we use the knowledge we have learned in school about permutation and combination. … Read more
When students participate in or share the reading of a book or other text under the direction and supervision of a teacher, it is referred to as shared reading and is an interactive reading experience. While students are generally taught reading by this approach, it can be difficult to gauge their attention. Hence, it becomes … Read more