As we unchain our curiosity, we might send ruthless curious (and immensely entertaining) birthday greetings to Martin Gardner; he was born on this date in 1914. Though not an academic, nor ever a formal student of math or science, he wrote widely and prolifically on both subjects in such ...
Then Khan Academy may be the ideal solution. With lessons in math, science, and economics, the app breaks down complex topics into short, digestible pieces. It’s a great way to refresh your knowledge or explore new subjects, all in a way that fits easily into your schedule. But it’s ...
Any dog owner can tell you there’s nothing like having a loyal companion. Dogs are good pets for people of any age, as long as you choosethe right dog for your lifestyle. If you’re an older adult looking to find a furry, four-legged friend, here are a few things you should cons...
Italian–r/FireIT, the new subreddit for FIRE in Italy. Just a shut-out to this new sub r/QAnonCasualties, a subreddit about people getting mad about the QAnon bullshit. Take a look atthis sad story: a family was broken, and violence has ben committed in the name of this shitty, s...
For example, you cannot learn to regulate your emotions if you’re immediately punished for an emotional outburst, right? If you are an adult, think about what it feels like when someone tries to control you. It’s not a great feeling, especially if you think of yourself as a fully real...
two textbooks. One for our son to self-study and one for a tutor in case we needed it. Then the child went to work and everyday worked through the Calculus course as well as the Grade 12 teacher-taught math 30-1 course he needed to finish. He worked on math for three hours every...
The new caretaker’s daughter is Lissa. At first, Diana and Georgie play tricks on Lissa by stealing from her, but Lissa eventually becomes friends with Diana and to a lesser extent Georgie. The plot revolves around this burgeoning friendship. L issa is smart, bookish, uninterested in math,...
The historic purpose of education is to help students to thrive as an adult. If ‘purpose’ no longer fits into the way you pursue education, PDL may be exactly what you need. –published first on TeachHUB More on Purpose Driven Learning ...
You can start with open-ended questions to understand your child’s feelings and concerns. If you find it difficult to find the right words to express your concerns, you can suggest that the child talks to an adult he or she trusts, such as a teacher or psychologist. ...
) for the bottom end. It was a political decision, of course, not an inability to do math. Nowadays, the problem is shaped more by testing requirements; since schools have been ordered to ensure that certain percentages of students are proficient in all subjects, the effort clearly needs to...