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Students in today’s time and age are proactive when it comes to dealing with academics. They don’t hesitate to fine tune their understanding of certain concepts or subjects via different, innovative mediums. Whether it is doodling the notes of one complete lecture on a piece of paper or watching a documentary film to connect with a particular subject on an emotional level, mode of education today has no boundaries. It is safe to conclude that students are now at the helm of learning due to technology. From toddlers & teenagers to college-going students, smartphones and other gadgets seemed to have found a bigger purpose than just offering services of communication and entertainment. As more than 15 million students in India sit to write competitive exams every year, it is clear that online and m-learning have a bright future here. Let us take a look at four mediums that can help students prepare for college entrance exams in a structured manner: 1. Khan Academy This is n...

Mathematics and learning your native language are seen as the cornerstones of education in our schools. They are the starting points. However, for many students, Maths becomes a burden and something to be avoided if possible. Often this occurs because of the way we teach Maths. Added to this is the fact that students are staying longer in school and Maths continues to be part of their curriculum. Many students would rather ‘drop’ Maths in their later school years. This article advises on how we can make Maths more appealing to our students. Below are thirteen strategies to use to help students want to be totally involved in their Maths development. 1. Mathematics should be fun, relevant, life related. Use such strategies as a fun quiz, real-life questions, easy to difficult challenges, unfamiliar contexts and speed tests to name just a few. 2. Teach Mathematics the way you would like to have been taught, not as you were taught, i.e. remember that you were often bored and yo...