Hillsboro Blog

Can Animals Count?

May 25, 2022 | Hillsboro Blog

It is often said that understanding numbers is a distinct attribute of human intelligence - a characteristic that sets us apart from other animals and language. However, that's not true.   Honeybees count landmarks when navigating toward so..

How Is Math Used in Exercise?

May 18, 2022 | Hillsboro Blog

Many aspects of our lives are dependent on math. No matter what your occupation is, there are aspects of your daily operation that require calculations. Today we will be focusing on the mathematical mechanisms within the exercise.     D..

Vedic Math Tricks

May 11, 2022 | Hillsboro Blog

Vedic math is a system of mathematics that was designed and published by Indian Hindu monk and mathematician, Jagadguru Shri Bharathi Krishna Tirthaji between A.D. 1911 and 1918.    Vedic math, more commonly known as mental mathematics, is a collect..

Different lines in math

May 4, 2022 | Hillsboro Blog

Lines are the building blocks of geometry. Lines are 2D objects, with no width, that can stretch on indefinitely, or join together with other lines to create shapes. There are many different lines to memorize and understand perpendicular, horizontal, etc...

Tips for memorizing mathematical formulas

Apr 26, 2022 | Hillsboro Blog

Math is a branch of science that uses numbers and symbols. Math has found its applications in various technology, science, business, commerce, etc. So it is necessary to have basic knowledge of mathematics. Most students are afraid of math due to being bo..

Geometry, The Golden Ratio, & Memorable Logos

Apr 20, 2022 | Hillsboro Blog

Do you ever wonder how the logos of popular companies like Apple, Nike, Toyota, Nasa, and others are designed? If you look at a logo, you may not view it as an artistic masterpiece, but it is a mathematical masterpiece. Math plays an important part in cre..

Math Learning In Spring

Apr 13, 2022 | Hillsboro Blog

The blossoming landscape of spring presents a plethora of opportunities for playing, practicing, and investigating math concepts. Here are some of our favorite ways to turn your trip to the park into a fun math activity.   Measure growth Mea..

Encourage STEM interest in your child

Apr 6, 2022 | Hillsboro Blog

STEM activities are simple projects, experiments, challenges, and demonstrations that leverage the concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math for learning. The activities are fun and provide inventive, creative, thought-provoking processes. ..