Mind Over Matter the Most for Students
What is a mind, and what is matter? These questions require thought and can become divisive if not explored with an open mind. Learning requires an open, inquisitive mind but deals with matter. What is the difference between the two? What is the relevance of these questions to parents and tutors alike? A glance at …
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Importance of Mathematics in a Children’s Life
My last post explored mathematics, as seen in Australian Rules Football. Spring is upon us, so the cricket season is warming up. Cricket uses more complex mathematics and also concepts from the discipline of physics. So, if you have a child interested in cricket, here’s how to interest them in advanced mathematics. Older primary school …
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Incremental change is a mathematical term that should understand by the primary child
Over recent decades, a Japanese word meaning incremental improvement, kaizen made itself known in the business world. However, what is an increment, if not a percentage? Once again, mathematical language has found its way into general language. The beauty of kaizen is that it looks at slight changes over time. It becomes a way of …
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