For kids, the idea of being taught by robots is pretty exciting. Who wouldn’t want to learn astronomy from C-3PO or take P.E. with Astro Boy? But as an adult, the idea sets alarm bells ringing. Can artificial intelligence be trusted to take care of students? How do we leave our children in the hands of […]
I’m sure you have all heard a child say it before, the all-encompassing “I HATE MATH”. And now that Common Core has stepped into play, I know many teachers and parents are saying it too. According to studentsfirst.org, compared to other countries, the Untied States fail in math and science. The US placed 27th out […]
We humans pride ourselves on our capacity for higher thinking. After all, abstract thought is what separates us from the animals – isn’t it? Not according to scientists, who are continually discovering remarkable abilities in animals allowing them to count, recognize patterns and even perform complex calculations. The “math instinct” has been observed in creatures […]
There is a common perception that you are either born good or bad at math. At Matific, we have spoken several times about why this is wrong. However, researchers at John Hopkins University have gone an extra step to quash this theory for good. The researchers have recently published a new study about the way […]
Pop quiz! Two words with the capacity to make even grown-ups shudder. The surprise quiz is the classroom scourge of the reluctant and the unprepared, one of the most powerful and dreaded weapons in a teacher’s arsenal. As a form of discipline, it’s hard to beat. But how useful is the quiz as an educational […]
Has your child campaigned for a later bedtime? Have they successfully won the right for more screentime and a longer break after school before they are forced to do their homework? Well, your child may be interested in politics, and if they steer into the direction of political science, then they definitely need math. A […]
Educators face pressure from every direction on what and how they should be teaching their students. Some commentators demand a return to the syllabi of old, others a curriculum embracing the future. Some say the current education system favors substance over quality, while others say it lacks substance altogether. The truth is there aren’t enough […]
