If thinking about attending a math class still gives you jitters, you are not alone. Math is an analytical subject, requiring a lot of critical thinking, hard work, and practice to understand and even more so to master. It is a tough nut, even harder to crack for individuals with learning differences like dyscalculia. Simply … Read more
Have you ever attended a class where you found yourself nodding along with your peers even though you did not understand anything? If yes, then you are not alone. This can happen due to several reasons like you missed a class that was supposed to lay down the basics or the way an educator is … Read more
“I love cooking cats and dogs” What do you understand from this sentence? If you were a little horrified with the answer, thinking that the individual enjoys cooking cats and dogs, you are not wrong. But, did you notice that the sentence is missing something? “I love cooking, cats and dogs.” One simple comma and … Read more
REVIEWED BY NUMBERDYSLEXIA’S EXPERT PANEL ON DECEMBER 26, 2022 A 20-page academic research paper containing various sections like previous literature review, method, discussion, references, appendix, etc. Or A multi-tiered diagram representing the key concepts and the relationship between them. If given the choice, which one would you choose? If you thought second, then you chose a mindmap … Read more
REVIEWED BY NUMBERDYSLEXIA’S EXPERT PANEL ON DECEMBER 26, 2022 Is a penguin and a polar bear the exact same thing? The answer is they are not. Even though they are both animals found in regions with extreme temperatures and snow. A penguin is a bird and a polar bear is an animal. They both look different as … Read more
Hexagonal thinking is prevalent in the mainstream; however, theorists have yet to theorize the concept. It is a creation of the business world but has now transitioned into all educational institutes. While some understand the hexagonal framework through Gestalt’s principle – “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” Others view it as … Read more
Education is a basic human right that teaches an individual the most basic of skills like effective communication to the more advanced ones like critical thinking and creative writing. Equitable and accessible education that ensures everyone not only gets quality education but actually learns and benefits from it is the goal of the Multi-Tiered Support … Read more
REVIEWED BY NUMBERDYSLEXIA’S EXPERT PANEL ON DECEMBER 22, 2022 Think back to a time your friend got hurt badly in front of you. What was your immediate reaction? You probably went to your friend’s rescue as soon as possible, helped them up, and ran to get the first aid kit. What was your facial expression while cleaning … Read more
If you look inside any classroom, you’re likely to see a variety of students struggling for various reasons. It can be challenging for teachers to determine which students aren’t concentrating and why they aren’t. Response to intervention (RTI) seeks to identify struggling students early on and provide them with the assistance they require to succeed … Read more
Hexagonal thinking is a borrowed concept. And while no theorists have talked about the idea and its implication, a curriculum developer, Betsy Potash, has been credited with its adaptation to classroom settings. Suitable for both physical and virtual classrooms, hexagonal thinking is a great way to help the class open up on discussions. But will … Read more