Mathematical shapes are abundantly found in our surroundings and environment. It is because of the presence of these peculiar and distinct shapes that mankind questioned and studied the various properties and distinct qualities of these shapes. Today, we are going to learn about one more such three-dimensional figure of a cylinder. While you might be … Read more
The coordinate plane is the one concept of geometry that can often leave many biting their nails. At the same time, this can be one of the topics that can also leave educators in a plight as many do not seem to understand how to explain the concept to the young ones. However, when a … Read more
Let’s recall the procedure to learn the alphabet, we started with rote learning, then moved to repeat the alphabet orally, and finally to practice them in a written format. The drill and practice teaching method takes the same route when trying to establish competency in a student. While the alphabet example is too simplistic to … Read more
Language fluency is often interchangeably used with sentence fluency, however, the latter is an aspect of the former, which dictates the overall proficiency of the individual. Sentence fluency refers to the appropriateness of certain words or phrases put together. It can be about the right vocabulary, correct sentences, varying lengths of sentences, and an overall … Read more
Experiential learning, when broken down into its simplest form, means learning by doing. However, in some cases, experiential learning can also take a vicarious path, where individuals learn through others’ experiences. Apart from other academic and executive skills, experiential learning is said to enhance emotional and soft skills. For instance, listening to an adult talk … Read more
Differential equations are mathematical equations that describe how a variable changes over time. They can be used to model a wide range of phenomena in the real world, such as the spread of diseases, the movement of celestial bodies, and the flow of fluids. One of the key features of differential equations is that they … Read more
Consider the instances in your life when you wished to learn something without enrolling in a formal lesson or course. Have you ever learned a skill for your delight by yourself? Or did you read for pleasure because you were curious to know more about the subject or the author? Perhaps you were prompted by … Read more
A random variable is a variable that represents the possible outcomes of a random process or experiment. It is a mathematical object that can take on different numerical values depending on the outcome of the random process. While there is a substantial difference between probability and statistics, however, in both of these, a random variable … Read more
Think back to the last class you attended. Did your takeaways from the class only include points about the lesson being taught by the teacher? Or did it also include perspectives and opinions based on the experiences shared by your classmates? Learning, like every other thing in the world, does not happen in isolation. Students … Read more
Let’s assume a scenario where your teacher tells you all about the different parts of a plant and their functions in a lecture. Let’s assume another scenario where instead of giving you all the information in class, the teacher instead asks you to go out in the garden, find a plant, and note down all … Read more