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Facing Fourth Grade: Tips for Parents Dealing with Academic and Social Challenges

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At the forefront of these challenges lies mathematics, a subject that undergoes a profound transformation as students delve into more advanced concepts. With the introduction of fractions, decimals, and geometry, the mathematical landscape becomes notably complex, posing significant hurdles for students and parents alike.

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Black holes: the meeting of gravity and quantum physics

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Black holes: the meeting of gravity and quantum physics. Published: We know that black holes exist through a mix of complex mathematics and astrophysics but linking mathematical ideas to what we can observe in the Universe is no easy task. TALK LIKE A BLACK HOLE PHYSICIST.

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AP Physics C in April - don't worry about math!

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I'm working on the final set of test corrections with my Physics C - mechanics independent study student. This student had AP Physics 1 with me two years ago. In the first part of the year, I had him focus on the mathematics that overlay the concepts he learned in Physics 1. AP Physics C students usually want to do math.

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Is hard maths putting girls off physics? – A response to Katherine Birbalsingh’s statements

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Is hard maths putting girls off physics? This guest blog is written by Kim Wegner, recent MSc Science Communication graduate from the University of the West of England (UWE), UK. It’s certain, fewer girls than boys are choosing A-level physics in the UK: In 2021, only 23% of A-level physics students were female.

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Introducing Coding in the Classroom

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To really take your students’ learning to the next level, try to incorporate physical technologies into your coding lessons. Incorporating a robotic arm into your coding lessons is another option that can be used to take your students’ code on a screen and translate it into the physical world.

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Behind the screens: the crystals that flow like rain down a windowpane

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Mathematically, a sphere is the shape that minimises the surface area of a fixed volume, explaining why small water droplets on a flat surface take the shape of a spherical cap. AKHSHAY’S PHYSICAL EXPERIMENTS. JOSEPH’S MATHEMATICAL MODELS. COMBINING EXPERIMENTS AND MATHEMATICAL MODELS. Download the article. Pinterest.

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24 New Year’s STEM Activities for 2024

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As we approach 2024, integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subjects into education continues to be essential. Pop-up Firework Craft Engage in a creative exploration of physics and art with a pop-up firework craft. Math Bingo Engage in math bingo to reinforce mathematical concepts in a fun, interactive way.

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