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How well do you know your Pythagoras's Theorem?
Get your brain into gear with these geometry puzzles... https://bit.ly/2zrqOBL

Can you solve it? Five shady puzzles Shine your inner light bulb on these geometrical gems

Test trials of FocusEDU – a brainwave detecting headband designed to be worn by students so teachers can track engagement and class attention levels in real time – claims to improve students’ focus, grades and time spent on homework.🧠
🤔This flags up obvious concerns around breaching students’ privacy and the nature vs nurture arguments. But when it comes down to the potential benefits, is this technology intrusive or genius?
Thoughts? 🧐
Source: New Scientist

Move over Sudoku!
Try one of these Japanese puzzle games instead.
ps: they're addictive too! 👉 https://bit.ly/2y8f5GB

Utterly addictive! Pit your wits against the puzzle masters of Japan Forget sudoku – Japan has produced hundreds of other fiendish logic problems that are unknown in the UK. Alex Bellos explains how to tackle Shakashaka, Marupeke and Skyscrapers

Is your child finding spelling a bit tricky? ✍
Discover these five effective strategies to help teach spelling effectively 👉 https://bit.ly/2F1LYZ8

The five most effective ways to teach spelling Teach spelling by breaking down rules and using activities that take a physical approach, says one primary teacher and literacy specialist

5 ways poetry can improve a child’s life! Read on.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/live-lessons/5-ways-poetry-can-improve-a-childs-life/zb7g7nb

5 ways poetry can improve a child’s life Find out about a few ways that poetry can enrich a child's life.

Neuroscientists have found a link - if somewhat surprising - between sniffing lemons and developing a deeper subject knowledge; a handy option for students currently looking to optimise their learning and exam revision plan 🤓👍
This BBC News video explains it all https://bbc.in/2D8o525

Sniffing lemons key to exam success? A study suggests "positive triggers" like smelling lemons and squeezing your ears could help revision.