A polygon with four sides and angles summing up to 360 degrees is a quadrilateral. Now, simply take a manipulative of quadrilateral-shaped structure in hand and try to revisit this statement. The latter is surely going to feel like a cakewalk. It is precisely why the manipulatives have risen to a higher reputation among both … Read more
What is the first picture that comes to your head when you hear the word ‘abacus’? A group of kids (exaggeration on ‘kids’) trying to manipulate a set of beads within a frame. An abacus is a tool that aids in performing various mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, etc, and improves math … Read more
It is a sight to watch when kids feel drawn to making payments on their own. They imitate elders and enquire about the pending bill amount, take the money slowly from the pocket and pay with a lot of pride on their faces. But, how to bring a child to that level of self-satisfaction while … Read more
Please Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure (link) for more info. Mental math means doing calculations without the use of pen and paper or counting fingers. It is developed through practice which leads to mastery. Several resources both offline and online, such as activities and games can improve mental maths skills. But, the … Read more
Please Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure (link) for more info. It took me a lot of struggle when I chose to enlighten my child with fractions of circles. When I could not make him understand what exactly 1/2, 3/4, etc of a circle mean, I found an easy solution in a pizza. … 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
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 a 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 posed … Read more
Do you often struggle discerning 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! Calculus helps to infer … 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
While it is undeniable that practicing mathematics is essential to take your skills up a notch, it is equally significant to opt for better learning means. Worksheets can be rendered an effective strategy to implement in your child’s customary studying schedule – in order to enhance their academic achievement. The free printable worksheets that we … Read more