21. Achieving the New Age Chemistry
July 01, 2012
Modern Chemistry is focussed on understanding how the elements of the universe interact. The outlook is heading towards a greater homogeneity than thought of before. The discoveries shape not only the mindset but also the way Chemistry is taught. There is an understanding that if experiments are dem...
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22. Climbing Up the Slide Rule
June 22, 2012
To understand what a slide rule is, you need to know what a scale is. A scale of measurement is a level of measurement which in turn is an expression. Scale is used not just in Mathematics but also in psychology where it is referred to as the theory of scale types. Likewise a slide rule affords a di...
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23. Stimulating Flow of Conversational Classes
June 18, 2012
Engaging in conversations with the tutor helps create an energizing class even if it is a one to one class. Conversational class is a form of learning where the lessons taught are the subject of discussion with a tinge of free format style to give it an informal flavour. However the lessons taught h...
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24. Stay Ahead of the Class with Online Magic
June 14, 2012
Do you enter a classroom intimidated by the lessons that are about to be taught? If you do it is because you have to learn afresh at a pace you may not be comfortable with. The pace of learning is an area that is subject to much controversy as there is no such thing as an ideal pace for mass learnin...
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25. Mastering Conventions in Geometry
June 12, 2012
When you come across a problem in life you investigate the nature of it and find out what it demands from you for a solution. Supposing you read a novel you come across a plot which is held together by a common thread called theme. This theme links characters for a common outcome. Similarly in Mathe...
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26. A Thing or Two About Linear Equations
June 08, 2012
A linear equation is a mathematical expression that has an equal sign usually represented by x or y or any letter as a variable. In English we can convey statements meaningfully by making statements that convey equivalence in the form of a meaning. Now in Mathematics too two statements can have equa...
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27. Getting the Better of Riders
June 04, 2012
There is a great deal of work at large in getting learners to think correctly. The real test lies in being able to approach new problems with the right frame of mind. Such a frame of mind is not acquired by merely following instructions. There is a certain subtlety in the way Mathematical problems a...
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28. Tapping the Potential of Young Learners
May 15, 2012
A strength that is discovered is worth the price of effort. But discovery is not a cake walk for a given student as it takes tremendous amount of patience. No prizes for guessing. It does take time. A student may find that he/she is putting a great deal of pressure in trying to tap the hidden areas ...
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29. Relating to Physics the Vibrant Way
May 14, 2012
It is enough to look at the universe and wonder at its marvellous structure. The world of ideas is built on this wonder and Physics is one such gift human thought has to offer. If it takes eight minutes for light to reach the earth why does it take more time for us to travel to places in our neighbo...
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30. The Fading Role of Rote
May 13, 2012
Fear of forgetting, common among learners, curbs the ability to gain knowledge. Although memory is a priceless aspect of one’s faculty its nature is seldom understood. With evolution of mind and technology the understanding of memory is getting more and more penetrative as a deliberate attempt to fo...
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Author: Ajay Seshadri
