Memorizing dates is very essential not just for history lessons, but also for remembering birthdays of family and friends, and for many other purposes. Nevertheless, people do find it difficult to memorize strings of numbers and clusters of dates. By creating strong, vivid associations with the dates as numbers, you’ll have a better chance of […]
The well-known American politician Frank Clark said, “I think the next best thing to solving a problem is finding some humour in it”. That’s true indeed – add humour to grow a fondness for anything. But how does one make Mathematics, which is feared by most, a friend? Quite a task, but not impossible to […]
Parsi Times congratulates mathemagician and our eminent education columnist, Minoo Jokhi for completing the 11Kms run in 1 hour 37 minutes (nonstop), in the recently held Vasai-Virar Marathon on 11th December, 2016. 400
Memory is the cabinet of imagination, the treasury of reason and the registry of conscience. However, we need to polish this vital aspect of life, for which we use Memory Improvement Tools. Memory is more than recalling information for exams or for getting good grades. It is a crucial life skill. Your ability to remember […]
A well-known saying goes, ‘If you don’t use it, you will lose it!’ Exercising the brain is very important. We usually neglect ‘mental alertness’ – which helps keep our brain active and dynamic. One has to be active and alert, not just during learning/studying, but at all times. The brain doesn’t decay with age but […]
Remembering names and faces is of great value for all but a big challenge for most – leading to embarrassment when you forget! In recognizing faces, it is important to sharpen your observation. When you meet a new person, observe the face and the entire appearance closely, noticing in particular the eyes, nose, mouth and […]
‘Link System’ related to memory, also known as ‘Chain Method’, is the system of remembering things like lists and events, based on association between the items of that list. Learning through linking method is way better than mugging or by-hearting. Mugging is memorising matter word-to-word without really understanding the matter, thereby, totally escaping the very […]
‘A picture is worth a thousand words’ goes a popular idiom. Indeed, mere hearing doesn’t help as much as seeing. A mind map is a diagram used to visually arrange information. Mind Mapping allows you to use words to visually relate concepts and information in ways that are more enlightening than note-taking or outlining. A […]
Marie Curie words, “Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood” are quite important and relevant especially for today’s children who are constantly stressed and burdened to score higher grades. Here are some vital tips that help students overcome their stress and fare well in exams. Review Your Notes Thoroughly: […]
We read a lot of stuff all the time, in the form of books, articles, brouchers, pamphlets and newspapers. But how much are you able to retain over a period of time? Is it a tenth or a hundredth of all the information that you read? Students generally put in great effort while studying, however, […]
EBBSG Holds Variety Revue The East Bombay Bharat Scouts and Guides District Association (registered on 28th May 1952) invites you to their Fund raiser, ‘Rhim Jhim Ke Tarane’, today, 9th July, at Bharatiya, Vidhya Bhavan, Charni Road, Mumbai at 3:00 pm. Enjoy the weekend with performances by various scouts and guides, in collaboration with Ketan […]