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10 Rules Learn Math

The following 10 rules are based on decades of research. They are intended to show that the conventional way of teaching children mathematics is counterproductive. Because it concentrates on symbols. However, thinking mathematically means not thinking in symbols. Instead, you have to learn to thin

10 Rules of Learning Math Scientifically

For the past 100 years, many brilliant men and women have been researching and thinking about how we learn number concepts and what are the best ways to teach math to children and adults. Combining their findings, we compiled a list containing 10 Rules of learning math. #learn #math #pedagogy Int

The effect of weed on the brain of teenagers

When a person smokes cannabis, one of the plant's chemicals, THC, passes from the lungs into the bloodstream and then into the brain. If the brain is exposed to a large amount of THC but is still immature, the part responsible for controlling emotions can never reach its full potential. This can hav

FOMO - The fear of missing out

The fear of missing out is a fear of losing something we never had, and therefore could be called a mental defect. However, it is widespread, real and can cause us to regret something that did not actually happen. The full destructive power of FOMO can be seen in two friends who decided to invest th