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Multiples of 25
Twenty-five is an odd number that is between twenty-four and twenty-six. It is the square of 5 and is also the fifth square number after 1, 4, 9, and 16. What’s cool about this number is that adding the squares of 3 and 4 will give us the square of 5! Does this excite you […]

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Multiples of 30
Time is the seemingly irreversible continuity of existence and events that occur from the past, through the present, and into the future – and the number thirty is closely related to how we measure time. We measure time by seconds, minutes, hours, weeks, months, or even years. But what makes 30 a significant number in […]

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Multiples of 45
Triangular numbers are numbers that may be represented by dots in such a way that they will form an equilateral triangle – where there is equal number of dots on each side. Forty-five is one of these triangular numbers. What makes 45 more interesting is that the sum of all single-digit numbers is 45. So, […]

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Claim + Evidence + Reasoning = Explanation (CER)
Writing a claim doesn’t have to be difficult, it’s your answer to a question that is asked along with your evidence and reasoning. For instance, if a friend asked you this question: “should my little brother get a cell phone?”. You might answer cell phones can be unhealthy for kids. Always remember not to start […]

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What is Digital Literacy, and Why Does It Matter?
If we deep dive into literacy, we will acknowledge the aspects of reading and writing skills, but when the word literacy comes with the term digital, it becomes more thoughtful and incorporates much more. Reading and writing have been drastically jumped on the digital world in the past few years. We have been using this […]

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Habits of Mind and How to Apply them in the classroom
You must have heard that building (or breaking) a habit takes about 21 days. While it is true in many cases, some habits are much easier to form and break. For example, you will only need a few days to train your mind and body into grabbing coffee on your way to the office or […]

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Using Socratic Method in Your Classroom
There has been a lot of debate as to which learning method instructors should adopt when teaching. Researchers and experts from all over the world have identified and determined numerous teaching methods to carry out classes. Using socratic method happens to be one of them.  Source Students are also in need of simplified yet resourceful […]

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Implementing Socratic Seminar in Your School
The most powerful student learning experiences are those that involve student-led discussions. Learning is much more effective when students are given an environment where they can build and foster educational connections. With the help of critical texts and innovative ideas, students can learn and grow in a much better manner. This is the reason numerous […]

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