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The Math of Pixar Movies
Let’s have no more complaints about how classroom Math lessons can’t be applied to real life. Check out Pixar Research Lead Tony DeRose discuss the film company’s use of Math to create wonderful animated films like “Brave” and “Toy Story.”
How to Win the Homework Wars
Sometimes, getting your offspring to do homework can feel like going to war. Here are some tips for winning the battle.
Getting Little Hands Dirty: Lessons Culled from the Garden
It’s officially Spring, a great time to sharpen little minds with lessons that can be taught while gardening. Here’s how to get started.
Want Better Grades? Get More Sleep…
A recent study concluded that teenagers who stayed up late earned lower grades than those who went to bed earlier. “Night owls” also experienced more emotional distress than their peers.
Some Ideas for Celebrating Math Awareness Month in April
Math is so important to our daily lives that April has been designated the month to celebrate it. Here are three ways to do just that…
When it Comes to Homework, Hands off Mom and Dad
Parents usually want to support their sons and daughters academically as much as possible. But a study shows that helping with homework might not be the way to go.
How to Earn Perfect Grades…
All students aspire to that elusive goal of getting A’s in every class. Here are tips for doing it.
Oh, the Power of a Good Laugh…
A Wall Street Journal article reports that, among other benefits, laughter helps us think better: “A 1976 study by Avner Ziv of Tel Aviv University found that those who listened to a comedy album before taking a creativity test performed 20% better than those who weren’t exposed to the routine beforehand. In 1987, researchers at…
When it Comes to Math, Practice Makes Perfect
Anyone can be good at math – as long as they’re willing to practice, according to recent research. And it’s important to focus on different kinds of math when you’re hitting the books.
The Key to Success in School? GRIT!!!
Researchers are saying that doing well in school – and in all aspects of life – comes down to being gritty. Here’s what that means.
Fun Math Trivia about St. Patrick’s Day
We know that March 17th is associated with shamrocks, leprechauns and wearing green. But what else do we know about St. Patrick’s Day? Here are some little-known facts relayed through our favorite topic in school – Math.
Happy Pi Day, Everyone!
Math geeks know that pi is the distance around a circle divided by its circumference. Today we celebrate that number, which begins with 3.141592653…. (it goes on indefinitely). Visit www.piday.org to learn more. And here are companies celebrating by offering freebies, like pizza.
Are You Smarter than Kobe Bryant? Bill Clinton? Ke$ha?
You’re not the only one who’s sweated the SATs. Compare your scores with those of some famous folks.
Are College Students Smarter than Five Year Olds? You’d be Surprised…
We’ve reported how California schools will teach Algebra to first graders and how five-year-olds are capable of learning Calculus. Now, according to new research, preschoolers outperformed college students in figuring out gadgets and tech-oriented toys.
How Texting Can Kill You (and Not Just While You’re Driving)
Multi-tasking can be great, but be careful what else you’re doing when you text. A recent study shows how dangerous texting can be sometimes.