by Ferdi KAYA | Nov 30, 2023 | The Grades
A new Sussex study has revealed that “math anxiety” can lead to disengagement and create significant barriers to learning. According to charity National Numeracy, more than one-third of adults in the U.K. report feeling worried or stressed when faced with...
by Ferdi KAYA | Oct 12, 2023 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP)
Strategies for Difficult Math Problems — and Beyond Do something. Yeah, the problem is hard. … Simplify the problem. Try smaller numbers and special cases. … Reflect on successes. You’ve solved lots of problems. … Focus on what you...
by Ferdi KAYA | Sep 27, 2023 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP)
I am working on different strategies for permanent learning. Generally, it is relatively easy to prepare an inquiry-based learning activity for a topic that students do not know but it is hard to do with a review lesson. Yesterday, we did a review session (Escape...
by Ferdi KAYA | Sep 21, 2023 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12
India launches its first mission to the Sun: The Aditya-L1 craft will improve our understanding of solar activity including the solar wind and solar flares.
by Ferdi KAYA | Sep 14, 2023 | Grade 12
Recent discoveries in Physics: While it has long been known that ultraviolet (UV) light can help kill disease-causing pathogens, the COVID 19 pandemic has put a spotlight on how these technologies can rid environments of germs. However, the excimer lamps and LEDs that...
