Calculators are used in public schools. Calculators can be used in a homeschool. Calculators are neither evil nor a God-given right. Calculators are a tool that can help students do math faster, much like a computer will help students write faster. Calculators can't really teach math concepts anymore than a computer can teach a student to write, but they can be a great tool.
When students are very young, the emphasis is on learning how to understand math. Once those concepts are understood, and the student is working in pre-algebra or algebra, calculator use is important.
Without a calculator it can be impossible do complete a home high school math assignment within a reasonable amount of time. Even with a calculator, high school math lessons can take one or two hours to complete, so calculator usage is important.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
The Concept of Death in Islam (19) Death = A Postponed Book
This is the 19th article of the series, The Concept of Death in Islam.
In this article, the Quran says that it is not for any soul to die except by the permission of Allah; and Death is but a postponed book.
Whatever you do and wherever you stay
Willingly or not, you have a definite Day
Verse 3:145 of the Quran says,
It is not for any soul to die except by the permission of Allah; and Death is but a postponed book. The term "postponed book" means:
In this article, the Quran says that it is not for any soul to die except by the permission of Allah; and Death is but a postponed book.
Whatever you do and wherever you stay
Willingly or not, you have a definite Day
Verse 3:145 of the Quran says,
It is not for any soul to die except by the permission of Allah; and Death is but a postponed book. The term "postponed book" means:
- a prescribed term,
- a term fixed in time,
- a term appointed,
- a man's lifespan,
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Confused about preschool? Here are the whens and hows
"My child went to preschool at 18 months – it's good to start early"
"I think I'll wait till she turns 2, she's so young"
"What is playschool? Let him play at home, why do you need a school to play?"
"Why is 3 years is too late? In our time we started school at 5 yrs and we turned out fine"
Let's face it, when it comes to preschool education, there are as many viewpoints as there are parents. But as a parent, only you know your child the best and therefore your point of view is the only one that matters.
We have already covered ‘How to Choose a Playschool' in our Parenting Stop section. Click here for another look and a quick run through on why pre-schooling is important and some practical tips on how to go about it. In this article, we will focus on the starting age and what schools expect from parents seeking admission. To get the expert standpoint, we spoke with Ankita Anand, Director Anand Preschool, one of the leading preschools in Gurgaon.
"I think I'll wait till she turns 2, she's so young"
"What is playschool? Let him play at home, why do you need a school to play?"
"Why is 3 years is too late? In our time we started school at 5 yrs and we turned out fine"
Let's face it, when it comes to preschool education, there are as many viewpoints as there are parents. But as a parent, only you know your child the best and therefore your point of view is the only one that matters.
We have already covered ‘How to Choose a Playschool' in our Parenting Stop section. Click here for another look and a quick run through on why pre-schooling is important and some practical tips on how to go about it. In this article, we will focus on the starting age and what schools expect from parents seeking admission. To get the expert standpoint, we spoke with Ankita Anand, Director Anand Preschool, one of the leading preschools in Gurgaon.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Understanding The Effect Of Home Schooling in Children
Maybe you're one of the many parents who are encouraged to try home schooling to your children. If you have plans of home schooling your child, you've come to the right place because here we will help you learn the strategies of many homeschooling parents.
Homeschooling is now an acceptable means of educating a child at home. In this teaching methodology, the parents and tutors serves as the primary educators. It provides you an opportunity to customize your teaching methods, approaches as well the topic for discussion. These factors attract parents to adopt this process because they will be monitoring their children closely and help foster better relationship with them.
Kids love to learn in a fun and loving environment. It is a known fact that children have little attention span. The key for them to maintain their focus is to offer interactive activities to keep them busy and interested.
Homeschooling is now an acceptable means of educating a child at home. In this teaching methodology, the parents and tutors serves as the primary educators. It provides you an opportunity to customize your teaching methods, approaches as well the topic for discussion. These factors attract parents to adopt this process because they will be monitoring their children closely and help foster better relationship with them.
Kids love to learn in a fun and loving environment. It is a known fact that children have little attention span. The key for them to maintain their focus is to offer interactive activities to keep them busy and interested.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Explanations Why Children Are Homeschooled By Their Parents
Home school education enjoys warms responses and popularity among parents these days. In America alone, the number of homeschooled students rise up to 2 million. This is very significant.
More and more parents are choosing to home school their children. As parents get to spend more time together with their children, they also have the opportunity to guide their children from studying, to doing their home works and help them realize their strengths and also their weaknesses. What is lacking with formal education is the personal touch that homeschooling provides. Moreover, parents can avoid untoward incidents from happening like bullying and other school related violence.
Another benefit that home schooling gives to the parent and child is the communication between them is practiced and encouraged. In addition, parents and children can choose and identify the most appropriate schedule of classes and the topics to be discussed. It is important not to limit the learning process at home. Try to go out once in a while to explore like going to museums and zoos so that children can understand better the world they are living in.
More and more parents are choosing to home school their children. As parents get to spend more time together with their children, they also have the opportunity to guide their children from studying, to doing their home works and help them realize their strengths and also their weaknesses. What is lacking with formal education is the personal touch that homeschooling provides. Moreover, parents can avoid untoward incidents from happening like bullying and other school related violence.
Another benefit that home schooling gives to the parent and child is the communication between them is practiced and encouraged. In addition, parents and children can choose and identify the most appropriate schedule of classes and the topics to be discussed. It is important not to limit the learning process at home. Try to go out once in a while to explore like going to museums and zoos so that children can understand better the world they are living in.
