A modal verb is a helping verb used to express ability, possibility, permission, or obligation. It gives more meaning to the main verb and cannot stand alone. Modal verbs are used in everyday conversations hence, it is crucial for teachers and parents to teach this concept to children. When children understand the context of the … Read more
Singapore Math is an approach to teaching mathematics in an objective, meaningful way which focuses on concrete, pictorial and abstract learning more than rote learning of concepts. The subject of this method is taught by lived experiences in classrooms through objects, models, and ideas. Often, learning disabilities come in the way of the academic learning … Read more
REVIEWED BY NUMBERDYSLEXIA’S EXPERT PANEL ON AUGUST 15, 2022 While children and parents alike try to figure out “what’s wrong”, it’s sad that they, more often than not, blame themselves for no fault of theirs. Parents frequently wonder, “Will my child outgrow dyslexia — or would it become worse?” as they see their child struggle with dyslexia-related … Read more
A shape exhibits rotational symmetry when it retains its appearance following a little amount of rotation by a partial turn. The rotational symmetry of a shape explains why an object’s shape remains unchanged when it is rotated about its own axis. If a geometric shape is rotated 180 degrees or at certain angles, either clockwise … Read more
An organization must work together as a whole to deliver expected results. An efficient team can make this process easier and more effective than if done alone. Teams that can’t work together as one are not able to achieve outcomes easily. In addition, they are unable to develop new strategies promptly when challenges arise and … Read more
Singapore math is a term assigned to the newly developed math curriculum in Singapore that stands out because of its distinct learning approaches that focus on understanding concepts and problem-solving. These main approaches are Concrete Learning, Pictorial Learning, and Abstract Learning. It is different from general math curriculums that involve examples or formulas that the … Read more
Probability is the likelihood that something will occur. When we don’t know how an event will turn out, we can discuss the likelihood or possibility of several outcomes. The subject of this area of mathematics is the appearance of random events. Values in probability are generally expressed from 0 to 1. Mathematicians have used probability … Read more
“See, your toy is just below the bed. Go and get it.” Have you ever heard a parent or a guardian giving these instructions to a preschooler? Following directions where kids understand directions like left, right, above, and below is one skill that comes in use in their daily life too. Surprisingly, to make things … Read more
One of the many branches of mathematics is algebra. Algebra is essentially the study of mathematical symbols and the procedures for finding the missing values. Creating a meaningful mathematical expression takes variables like x, y, and z together with mathematical operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. While Algebra is tricky, teachers can use various … Read more
How many times have you walked into a classroom and had no idea what to expect? In any educational setting, routines and procedures play a crucial role here. They help establish a sense of order and predictability for students and teachers. But what exactly are routines and procedures? Daily classroom habits and chain of events … Read more