What is rounding? What exact methods are used in rounding decimals? Do you think it is tricky? Rounding is a method used to estimate a specific figure in a given circumstance. While rounding decimals, for instance, look at the next digit in the correct position to round a number; if it is less than 5, … Read more
It is indeed not a rare sight to find young children struggling with numbers or getting vexed at even the simplest of math operations. The fact that mathematics continues to be an integral part of not just every school’s curriculum but a child’s overall brain development since time immemorial brings us to a very notable … Read more
Pi, Phi, Surds – All these terms have one thing in common. These are irrational numbers. Like many number learners, I also wished that the world was comprised only of definite integers and decimals. It could have saved doing so many calculations. Obviously, that is not possible. Moving further from basics like counting and number … Read more
Apart from conveying ideas and thoughts, one of the primary functions of language is to evoke the senses. Sensory words help us with that. They invite other people into our feelings and memories through descriptive words. It is a classic approach of showing, but not telling that many of the good writers already do. The … Read more
Finding out the value of unknown variables in math may not be the most exciting part of the academic life of a student. Moreover, Algebra, too, as a concept can be occasionally challenging. Woefully, rendering these expressions on fractions turns further taxing. What would a student do in such a case? Well, partial fractions decomposition … Read more
Academics preach all the obligated notions to enlighten students. However, some handy tricks and tools can mold the concepts better. While parents and instructors look for such functional pedagogies, learning Vedic math or Abacus can be a great take-in. Derived from Atharva Veda, Vedic Math is a collection of ancient strategies and techniques for speeding … Read more
Is there any captivating way of acquainting beginners to quadrilaterals? Many times this question crosses the mind when kids look perplexed. It is commonly noticed that students’ thoughts take flight when the instructions are unidirectional. To keep the children on the same page, collaboration has to replace dictation. The challenge of combatting attention deficit[1] posed … Read more
Students may have varying levels of grasping abilities and competencies. Owing to this, some pupils may compromise on their academic performances and behavior. It may be momentous to infer that not all of these need special needs education. While some of them may refine their skills with befitting counsel, some may need intense pedagogies. A … Read more
Do you often struggle to discern the concepts of calculus? Do you find it challenging, too? Calculus is that branch of mathematics that pertains to the study of rates of change. It is a bridge between high school maths and progressive maths programs in academia. For most students, calculus can be burdensome! And probably that … Read more
Sine, cosine, tangent – these terms enter a student’s life when they study trigonometry books in high school. It does require a little bit of rote memorization to be familiar with the trigonometry rules. But, that is not the only way to learn. Learning by activities helps gain practical insight. It is why students prepare … Read more