Read Also<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- 6 Little-Known Secrets of Top Students: Time Management<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- 5 Ways You Are Hurting Your Child\u2019s Self-Esteem<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- The Secret Guide To Coaxing Your Child To Do Their Homework<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n
#1 Video Games<\/span><\/h2>\nSome video games are a good source of brain stimulant. These also include the computer games that your children play which provide them with problems to solve or force them to think quickly. Scientific studies have shown that playing the popular game Tetris, <\/em>a tile-matching puzzle video game, leads to more efficient brain activity. As you become more proficient at this game, your brain will show reduced consumption of glucose, a human body’s main fuel. This study concludes that reduction in glucose consumption occurs when learning has taken place. This is because less effort is required to carry out the activity when you become more proficient in any activity. Hence, after you have mastered the game of Tetris<\/em>, you will need to exert less effort when you encounter a similar scenario as in the game. As a result, you tend to become smarter. When your children plays first person shooter games, advise them to get into the atmosphere, look at details and behave as though every move is real. This way they don’t mindlessly finish the game. They will also stimulate the brain to think more as compared to just using reflexive actions. <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
#2 Board Games <\/span><\/h2>\nBoard games are all about taking risks with your brain. Board games such as Scrabble and Chess help to stimulate your brain by making you think of how to solve certain problem. Practice makes perfect and after a while your brain gets better at the same game. Eventually, you will master the game. At this point, your brain stops working as hard. It doesn\u2019t expend the resources or trigger that dopamine rush that helps make you smarter. This is time that you should advise your children to move on to other games if you want them to constantly be stimulating their brain to work hard. <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
#3 Logic\/ Strategy Games <\/span><\/h2>\nLogic games helps you to work your brain in new ways. Take cryptology for example. The effort that takes you to crack a puzzle is actually putting stress on your brain in a good way. It may be challenging at first for some people. However, after a while it is bound to become enjoyable as your brain adapts to the stress it is being put through. Some logic and strategy games can include crossword puzzles and Sudoku. These games stimulate your mind and thought processes. People may not consider word-searches thought provoking, but if practised a lot, it can prove to be stimulating.<\/p>\n
\nYou May Also Love To Read<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- 6 Surprising Reasons Why Your Child Is Not Interested In Studying<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Discover The Secret to Making Your Child Happy<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- The Minimalist Guide To Raising A Teenage Boy<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n
<\/p>\n
#4 Sports <\/span><\/h2>\nWhen we speak about games that enhance intelligence, most people would start to think about video games or strategy games. However, sports can also contribute to the enhancing of one\u2019s intelligence. In sports, no matter what game you are playing, it is vital that you are able to come up with an effective strategy to win the game. Take soccer, for example. Before the match starts, the manager has to predict the formation that the opponent is going to play and then set his team\u2019s formation accordingly. This requires a great deal of planning and thinking. This is not to say that the players aren\u2019t making use of their brain too. During the game, players also have the responsibility of identifying any flaws in their game and make split second decisions in order to win the game. Another example would be tennis. Although tennis only involves only two or at the most four opponents, there is a lot of brainwork involved in it. This is because like all sports, players are tasked with making split second decisions or feigning their shots in order to win the game. Hence, these example vividly illustrates how physical games can also promote thinking and creativity, thus enhancing intelligence in the long haul.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
One last note\u2026<\/span><\/h2>\nAs such, you have seen how various games can help you to improve or enhance your intelligence. However, there is also a need to emphasise that too much of anything can cause adverse effects on your children\u2019s health. Such effects include short sightedness, addiction and other health related problems. This is especially so in the context of video games whereby there were instances when gamers become so immersed in games that they died of over-exhaustion after playing video games for several days without rest. Hence, it is fundamental for you as parents to monitor your children and prevent them from getting addicted to these games. Other than that, the occasional playing of these games would help in the budding of your children to improve their psychomotor skills, develop thinking skills and forge their minds for the better in the long run.
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Please click here<\/strong><\/a> to join our Parent Support Group on Facebook!<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":262,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Students learn<\/span> the topic of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0at Primary 5 and many of them find the concepts to be confusing, especially when they are first exposed to this topic.\r\n\r\nAs such, over the next few blog posts, I will be sharing more about the concepts of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0that are commonly tested during examinations.\r\n\r\nIn today\u2019s blog post, I will be focusing on the arrangement of the wires in a bulb and relate it to how a bulb should be connected in a circuit.\r\nToday\u2019s Question:<\/span><\/h2>\r\nHow Should The Bulb Be Connected To The Circuit For It To Light Up?<\/strong><\/span><\/blockquote>\r\nThe following question is commonly encountered by students during tests.<\/p>\r\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesmartstudent.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/ACS-J-Question-1024x630.png\")
<\/a>Question Credit: Anglo Chinese School (Junior)\/ 2015 Primary 5 SA1\/ Question 18<\/em><\/p>\r\nWe can see that the key difference between the four options is the connection of the bulb(s) in the circuit.\r\nRequirements Needed for a Bulb to Light Up<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesmartstudent.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screenshot-2017-09-17-12.54.25-1024x547.png\")
<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nOne wire is connected to the metal casing & one wire is connected to the metal tip<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesmartstudent.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Example-of-a-Closed-Circuit-e1505630926957-1024x665.png\")
<\/a>Example of a closed circuit<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen the wires in the circuit are connected to the metal casing and metal tip of the bulb, there is a closed (or complete) circuit with the bulb. Electricity will be able to flow through the filament, causing the bulb to light up.\r\nWhat Happens When Both Wires Are Connected To The Metal Tip\/Metal Casing?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\nScenario #1: Both wires are connected to the metal tip<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesmartstudent.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Scenario-1-e1506494508837-1024x543.png\")
<\/a>\r\nExample of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal tip<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal tip of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nScenario #2: Both wires are connected to the metal casing<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesmartstudent.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Scenario-2-e1505630899322-1024x545.png\")
<\/a>Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal casing<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal casing of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nNow, let us now take a look at the question again.\r\nAnalysis Of The Options<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nWhen analysing the circuits, students need to take note of one key point:\r\nHow is the bulb connected to the circuit?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\nIn the following analysis, I have traced the pathway that electricity flows through (in red) as well so that it is easier to understand why the bulb lights up.\r\nCircuit A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesmartstudent.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Circuit-A-748x1024.png\")
<\/a>\r\n\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the bulb are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filament, allowing the bulb to light up.\r\nCircuit B<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesmartstudent.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Circuit-B-940x1024.png\")
<\/a>\r\n\r\nOnly the tip is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\nCircuit C<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n
#1 Video Games<\/span><\/h2>\nSome video games are a good source of brain stimulant. These also include the computer games that your children play which provide them with problems to solve or force them to think quickly. Scientific studies have shown that playing the popular game Tetris, <\/em>a tile-matching puzzle video game, leads to more efficient brain activity. As you become more proficient at this game, your brain will show reduced consumption of glucose, a human body’s main fuel. This study concludes that reduction in glucose consumption occurs when learning has taken place. This is because less effort is required to carry out the activity when you become more proficient in any activity. Hence, after you have mastered the game of Tetris<\/em>, you will need to exert less effort when you encounter a similar scenario as in the game. As a result, you tend to become smarter. When your children plays first person shooter games, advise them to get into the atmosphere, look at details and behave as though every move is real. This way they don’t mindlessly finish the game. They will also stimulate the brain to think more as compared to just using reflexive actions. <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
#2 Board Games <\/span><\/h2>\nBoard games are all about taking risks with your brain. Board games such as Scrabble and Chess help to stimulate your brain by making you think of how to solve certain problem. Practice makes perfect and after a while your brain gets better at the same game. Eventually, you will master the game. At this point, your brain stops working as hard. It doesn\u2019t expend the resources or trigger that dopamine rush that helps make you smarter. This is time that you should advise your children to move on to other games if you want them to constantly be stimulating their brain to work hard. <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
#3 Logic\/ Strategy Games <\/span><\/h2>\nLogic games helps you to work your brain in new ways. Take cryptology for example. The effort that takes you to crack a puzzle is actually putting stress on your brain in a good way. It may be challenging at first for some people. However, after a while it is bound to become enjoyable as your brain adapts to the stress it is being put through. Some logic and strategy games can include crossword puzzles and Sudoku. These games stimulate your mind and thought processes. People may not consider word-searches thought provoking, but if practised a lot, it can prove to be stimulating.<\/p>\n
\nYou May Also Love To Read<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- 6 Surprising Reasons Why Your Child Is Not Interested In Studying<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Discover The Secret to Making Your Child Happy<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- The Minimalist Guide To Raising A Teenage Boy<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n
<\/p>\n
#4 Sports <\/span><\/h2>\nWhen we speak about games that enhance intelligence, most people would start to think about video games or strategy games. However, sports can also contribute to the enhancing of one\u2019s intelligence. In sports, no matter what game you are playing, it is vital that you are able to come up with an effective strategy to win the game. Take soccer, for example. Before the match starts, the manager has to predict the formation that the opponent is going to play and then set his team\u2019s formation accordingly. This requires a great deal of planning and thinking. This is not to say that the players aren\u2019t making use of their brain too. During the game, players also have the responsibility of identifying any flaws in their game and make split second decisions in order to win the game. Another example would be tennis. Although tennis only involves only two or at the most four opponents, there is a lot of brainwork involved in it. This is because like all sports, players are tasked with making split second decisions or feigning their shots in order to win the game. Hence, these example vividly illustrates how physical games can also promote thinking and creativity, thus enhancing intelligence in the long haul.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
One last note\u2026<\/span><\/h2>\nAs such, you have seen how various games can help you to improve or enhance your intelligence. However, there is also a need to emphasise that too much of anything can cause adverse effects on your children\u2019s health. Such effects include short sightedness, addiction and other health related problems. This is especially so in the context of video games whereby there were instances when gamers become so immersed in games that they died of over-exhaustion after playing video games for several days without rest. Hence, it is fundamental for you as parents to monitor your children and prevent them from getting addicted to these games. Other than that, the occasional playing of these games would help in the budding of your children to improve their psychomotor skills, develop thinking skills and forge their minds for the better in the long run.
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Please click here<\/strong><\/a> to join our Parent Support Group on Facebook!<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":262,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Students learn<\/span> the topic of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0at Primary 5 and many of them find the concepts to be confusing, especially when they are first exposed to this topic.\r\n\r\nAs such, over the next few blog posts, I will be sharing more about the concepts of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0that are commonly tested during examinations.\r\n\r\nIn today\u2019s blog post, I will be focusing on the arrangement of the wires in a bulb and relate it to how a bulb should be connected in a circuit.\r\nToday\u2019s Question:<\/span><\/h2>\r\nHow Should The Bulb Be Connected To The Circuit For It To Light Up?<\/strong><\/span><\/blockquote>\r\nThe following question is commonly encountered by students during tests.<\/p>\r\n
<\/a>Question Credit: Anglo Chinese School (Junior)\/ 2015 Primary 5 SA1\/ Question 18<\/em><\/p>\r\nWe can see that the key difference between the four options is the connection of the bulb(s) in the circuit.\r\nRequirements Needed for a Bulb to Light Up<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nOne wire is connected to the metal casing & one wire is connected to the metal tip<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a closed circuit<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen the wires in the circuit are connected to the metal casing and metal tip of the bulb, there is a closed (or complete) circuit with the bulb. Electricity will be able to flow through the filament, causing the bulb to light up.\r\nWhat Happens When Both Wires Are Connected To The Metal Tip\/Metal Casing?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\nScenario #1: Both wires are connected to the metal tip<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\nExample of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal tip<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal tip of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nScenario #2: Both wires are connected to the metal casing<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal casing<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal casing of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nNow, let us now take a look at the question again.\r\nAnalysis Of The Options<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nWhen analysing the circuits, students need to take note of one key point:\r\nHow is the bulb connected to the circuit?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\nIn the following analysis, I have traced the pathway that electricity flows through (in red) as well so that it is easier to understand why the bulb lights up.\r\nCircuit A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the bulb are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filament, allowing the bulb to light up.\r\nCircuit B<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nOnly the tip is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\nCircuit C<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n
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#2 Board Games <\/span><\/h2>\nBoard games are all about taking risks with your brain. Board games such as Scrabble and Chess help to stimulate your brain by making you think of how to solve certain problem. Practice makes perfect and after a while your brain gets better at the same game. Eventually, you will master the game. At this point, your brain stops working as hard. It doesn\u2019t expend the resources or trigger that dopamine rush that helps make you smarter. This is time that you should advise your children to move on to other games if you want them to constantly be stimulating their brain to work hard. <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
#3 Logic\/ Strategy Games <\/span><\/h2>\nLogic games helps you to work your brain in new ways. Take cryptology for example. The effort that takes you to crack a puzzle is actually putting stress on your brain in a good way. It may be challenging at first for some people. However, after a while it is bound to become enjoyable as your brain adapts to the stress it is being put through. Some logic and strategy games can include crossword puzzles and Sudoku. These games stimulate your mind and thought processes. People may not consider word-searches thought provoking, but if practised a lot, it can prove to be stimulating.<\/p>\n
\nYou May Also Love To Read<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- 6 Surprising Reasons Why Your Child Is Not Interested In Studying<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Discover The Secret to Making Your Child Happy<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- The Minimalist Guide To Raising A Teenage Boy<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n
<\/p>\n
#4 Sports <\/span><\/h2>\nWhen we speak about games that enhance intelligence, most people would start to think about video games or strategy games. However, sports can also contribute to the enhancing of one\u2019s intelligence. In sports, no matter what game you are playing, it is vital that you are able to come up with an effective strategy to win the game. Take soccer, for example. Before the match starts, the manager has to predict the formation that the opponent is going to play and then set his team\u2019s formation accordingly. This requires a great deal of planning and thinking. This is not to say that the players aren\u2019t making use of their brain too. During the game, players also have the responsibility of identifying any flaws in their game and make split second decisions in order to win the game. Another example would be tennis. Although tennis only involves only two or at the most four opponents, there is a lot of brainwork involved in it. This is because like all sports, players are tasked with making split second decisions or feigning their shots in order to win the game. Hence, these example vividly illustrates how physical games can also promote thinking and creativity, thus enhancing intelligence in the long haul.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
One last note\u2026<\/span><\/h2>\nAs such, you have seen how various games can help you to improve or enhance your intelligence. However, there is also a need to emphasise that too much of anything can cause adverse effects on your children\u2019s health. Such effects include short sightedness, addiction and other health related problems. This is especially so in the context of video games whereby there were instances when gamers become so immersed in games that they died of over-exhaustion after playing video games for several days without rest. Hence, it is fundamental for you as parents to monitor your children and prevent them from getting addicted to these games. Other than that, the occasional playing of these games would help in the budding of your children to improve their psychomotor skills, develop thinking skills and forge their minds for the better in the long run.
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Please click here<\/strong><\/a> to join our Parent Support Group on Facebook!<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":262,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Students learn<\/span> the topic of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0at Primary 5 and many of them find the concepts to be confusing, especially when they are first exposed to this topic.\r\n\r\nAs such, over the next few blog posts, I will be sharing more about the concepts of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0that are commonly tested during examinations.\r\n\r\nIn today\u2019s blog post, I will be focusing on the arrangement of the wires in a bulb and relate it to how a bulb should be connected in a circuit.\r\nToday\u2019s Question:<\/span><\/h2>\r\nHow Should The Bulb Be Connected To The Circuit For It To Light Up?<\/strong><\/span><\/blockquote>\r\nThe following question is commonly encountered by students during tests.<\/p>\r\n
<\/a>Question Credit: Anglo Chinese School (Junior)\/ 2015 Primary 5 SA1\/ Question 18<\/em><\/p>\r\nWe can see that the key difference between the four options is the connection of the bulb(s) in the circuit.\r\nRequirements Needed for a Bulb to Light Up<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nOne wire is connected to the metal casing & one wire is connected to the metal tip<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a closed circuit<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen the wires in the circuit are connected to the metal casing and metal tip of the bulb, there is a closed (or complete) circuit with the bulb. Electricity will be able to flow through the filament, causing the bulb to light up.\r\nWhat Happens When Both Wires Are Connected To The Metal Tip\/Metal Casing?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\nScenario #1: Both wires are connected to the metal tip<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\nExample of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal tip<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal tip of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nScenario #2: Both wires are connected to the metal casing<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal casing<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal casing of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nNow, let us now take a look at the question again.\r\nAnalysis Of The Options<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nWhen analysing the circuits, students need to take note of one key point:\r\nHow is the bulb connected to the circuit?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\nIn the following analysis, I have traced the pathway that electricity flows through (in red) as well so that it is easier to understand why the bulb lights up.\r\nCircuit A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the bulb are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filament, allowing the bulb to light up.\r\nCircuit B<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nOnly the tip is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\nCircuit C<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n
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#3 Logic\/ Strategy Games <\/span><\/h2>\nLogic games helps you to work your brain in new ways. Take cryptology for example. The effort that takes you to crack a puzzle is actually putting stress on your brain in a good way. It may be challenging at first for some people. However, after a while it is bound to become enjoyable as your brain adapts to the stress it is being put through. Some logic and strategy games can include crossword puzzles and Sudoku. These games stimulate your mind and thought processes. People may not consider word-searches thought provoking, but if practised a lot, it can prove to be stimulating.<\/p>\n
\nYou May Also Love To Read<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- 6 Surprising Reasons Why Your Child Is Not Interested In Studying<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Discover The Secret to Making Your Child Happy<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- The Minimalist Guide To Raising A Teenage Boy<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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#4 Sports <\/span><\/h2>\nWhen we speak about games that enhance intelligence, most people would start to think about video games or strategy games. However, sports can also contribute to the enhancing of one\u2019s intelligence. In sports, no matter what game you are playing, it is vital that you are able to come up with an effective strategy to win the game. Take soccer, for example. Before the match starts, the manager has to predict the formation that the opponent is going to play and then set his team\u2019s formation accordingly. This requires a great deal of planning and thinking. This is not to say that the players aren\u2019t making use of their brain too. During the game, players also have the responsibility of identifying any flaws in their game and make split second decisions in order to win the game. Another example would be tennis. Although tennis only involves only two or at the most four opponents, there is a lot of brainwork involved in it. This is because like all sports, players are tasked with making split second decisions or feigning their shots in order to win the game. Hence, these example vividly illustrates how physical games can also promote thinking and creativity, thus enhancing intelligence in the long haul.<\/p>\n
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One last note\u2026<\/span><\/h2>\nAs such, you have seen how various games can help you to improve or enhance your intelligence. However, there is also a need to emphasise that too much of anything can cause adverse effects on your children\u2019s health. Such effects include short sightedness, addiction and other health related problems. This is especially so in the context of video games whereby there were instances when gamers become so immersed in games that they died of over-exhaustion after playing video games for several days without rest. Hence, it is fundamental for you as parents to monitor your children and prevent them from getting addicted to these games. Other than that, the occasional playing of these games would help in the budding of your children to improve their psychomotor skills, develop thinking skills and forge their minds for the better in the long run.
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Please click here<\/strong><\/a> to join our Parent Support Group on Facebook!<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":262,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Students learn<\/span> the topic of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0at Primary 5 and many of them find the concepts to be confusing, especially when they are first exposed to this topic.\r\n\r\nAs such, over the next few blog posts, I will be sharing more about the concepts of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0that are commonly tested during examinations.\r\n\r\nIn today\u2019s blog post, I will be focusing on the arrangement of the wires in a bulb and relate it to how a bulb should be connected in a circuit.\r\nToday\u2019s Question:<\/span><\/h2>\r\nHow Should The Bulb Be Connected To The Circuit For It To Light Up?<\/strong><\/span><\/blockquote>\r\nThe following question is commonly encountered by students during tests.<\/p>\r\n
<\/a>Question Credit: Anglo Chinese School (Junior)\/ 2015 Primary 5 SA1\/ Question 18<\/em><\/p>\r\nWe can see that the key difference between the four options is the connection of the bulb(s) in the circuit.\r\nRequirements Needed for a Bulb to Light Up<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nOne wire is connected to the metal casing & one wire is connected to the metal tip<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a closed circuit<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen the wires in the circuit are connected to the metal casing and metal tip of the bulb, there is a closed (or complete) circuit with the bulb. Electricity will be able to flow through the filament, causing the bulb to light up.\r\nWhat Happens When Both Wires Are Connected To The Metal Tip\/Metal Casing?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\nScenario #1: Both wires are connected to the metal tip<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\nExample of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal tip<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal tip of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nScenario #2: Both wires are connected to the metal casing<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal casing<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal casing of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nNow, let us now take a look at the question again.\r\nAnalysis Of The Options<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nWhen analysing the circuits, students need to take note of one key point:\r\nHow is the bulb connected to the circuit?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\nIn the following analysis, I have traced the pathway that electricity flows through (in red) as well so that it is easier to understand why the bulb lights up.\r\nCircuit A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the bulb are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filament, allowing the bulb to light up.\r\nCircuit B<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nOnly the tip is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\nCircuit C<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n
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- The Minimalist Guide To Raising A Teenage Boy<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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#4 Sports <\/span><\/h2>\nWhen we speak about games that enhance intelligence, most people would start to think about video games or strategy games. However, sports can also contribute to the enhancing of one\u2019s intelligence. In sports, no matter what game you are playing, it is vital that you are able to come up with an effective strategy to win the game. Take soccer, for example. Before the match starts, the manager has to predict the formation that the opponent is going to play and then set his team\u2019s formation accordingly. This requires a great deal of planning and thinking. This is not to say that the players aren\u2019t making use of their brain too. During the game, players also have the responsibility of identifying any flaws in their game and make split second decisions in order to win the game. Another example would be tennis. Although tennis only involves only two or at the most four opponents, there is a lot of brainwork involved in it. This is because like all sports, players are tasked with making split second decisions or feigning their shots in order to win the game. Hence, these example vividly illustrates how physical games can also promote thinking and creativity, thus enhancing intelligence in the long haul.<\/p>\n
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One last note\u2026<\/span><\/h2>\nAs such, you have seen how various games can help you to improve or enhance your intelligence. However, there is also a need to emphasise that too much of anything can cause adverse effects on your children\u2019s health. Such effects include short sightedness, addiction and other health related problems. This is especially so in the context of video games whereby there were instances when gamers become so immersed in games that they died of over-exhaustion after playing video games for several days without rest. Hence, it is fundamental for you as parents to monitor your children and prevent them from getting addicted to these games. Other than that, the occasional playing of these games would help in the budding of your children to improve their psychomotor skills, develop thinking skills and forge their minds for the better in the long run.
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Please click here<\/strong><\/a> to join our Parent Support Group on Facebook!<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":262,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Students learn<\/span> the topic of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0at Primary 5 and many of them find the concepts to be confusing, especially when they are first exposed to this topic.\r\n\r\nAs such, over the next few blog posts, I will be sharing more about the concepts of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0that are commonly tested during examinations.\r\n\r\nIn today\u2019s blog post, I will be focusing on the arrangement of the wires in a bulb and relate it to how a bulb should be connected in a circuit.\r\nToday\u2019s Question:<\/span><\/h2>\r\nHow Should The Bulb Be Connected To The Circuit For It To Light Up?<\/strong><\/span><\/blockquote>\r\nThe following question is commonly encountered by students during tests.<\/p>\r\n
<\/a>Question Credit: Anglo Chinese School (Junior)\/ 2015 Primary 5 SA1\/ Question 18<\/em><\/p>\r\nWe can see that the key difference between the four options is the connection of the bulb(s) in the circuit.\r\nRequirements Needed for a Bulb to Light Up<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nOne wire is connected to the metal casing & one wire is connected to the metal tip<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a closed circuit<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen the wires in the circuit are connected to the metal casing and metal tip of the bulb, there is a closed (or complete) circuit with the bulb. Electricity will be able to flow through the filament, causing the bulb to light up.\r\nWhat Happens When Both Wires Are Connected To The Metal Tip\/Metal Casing?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\nScenario #1: Both wires are connected to the metal tip<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\nExample of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal tip<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal tip of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nScenario #2: Both wires are connected to the metal casing<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal casing<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal casing of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nNow, let us now take a look at the question again.\r\nAnalysis Of The Options<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nWhen analysing the circuits, students need to take note of one key point:\r\nHow is the bulb connected to the circuit?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\nIn the following analysis, I have traced the pathway that electricity flows through (in red) as well so that it is easier to understand why the bulb lights up.\r\nCircuit A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the bulb are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filament, allowing the bulb to light up.\r\nCircuit B<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nOnly the tip is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\nCircuit C<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n
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#4 Sports <\/span><\/h2>\nWhen we speak about games that enhance intelligence, most people would start to think about video games or strategy games. However, sports can also contribute to the enhancing of one\u2019s intelligence. In sports, no matter what game you are playing, it is vital that you are able to come up with an effective strategy to win the game. Take soccer, for example. Before the match starts, the manager has to predict the formation that the opponent is going to play and then set his team\u2019s formation accordingly. This requires a great deal of planning and thinking. This is not to say that the players aren\u2019t making use of their brain too. During the game, players also have the responsibility of identifying any flaws in their game and make split second decisions in order to win the game. Another example would be tennis. Although tennis only involves only two or at the most four opponents, there is a lot of brainwork involved in it. This is because like all sports, players are tasked with making split second decisions or feigning their shots in order to win the game. Hence, these example vividly illustrates how physical games can also promote thinking and creativity, thus enhancing intelligence in the long haul.<\/p>\n
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One last note\u2026<\/span><\/h2>\nAs such, you have seen how various games can help you to improve or enhance your intelligence. However, there is also a need to emphasise that too much of anything can cause adverse effects on your children\u2019s health. Such effects include short sightedness, addiction and other health related problems. This is especially so in the context of video games whereby there were instances when gamers become so immersed in games that they died of over-exhaustion after playing video games for several days without rest. Hence, it is fundamental for you as parents to monitor your children and prevent them from getting addicted to these games. Other than that, the occasional playing of these games would help in the budding of your children to improve their psychomotor skills, develop thinking skills and forge their minds for the better in the long run.
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Please click here<\/strong><\/a> to join our Parent Support Group on Facebook!<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/a>Question Credit: Anglo Chinese School (Junior)\/ 2015 Primary 5 SA1\/ Question 18<\/em><\/p>\r\nWe can see that the key difference between the four options is the connection of the bulb(s) in the circuit.\r\nRequirements Needed for a Bulb to Light Up<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nOne wire is connected to the metal casing & one wire is connected to the metal tip<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a closed circuit<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen the wires in the circuit are connected to the metal casing and metal tip of the bulb, there is a closed (or complete) circuit with the bulb. Electricity will be able to flow through the filament, causing the bulb to light up.\r\nWhat Happens When Both Wires Are Connected To The Metal Tip\/Metal Casing?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\nScenario #1: Both wires are connected to the metal tip<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\nExample of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal tip<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal tip of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nScenario #2: Both wires are connected to the metal casing<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal casing<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal casing of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nNow, let us now take a look at the question again.\r\nAnalysis Of The Options<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nWhen analysing the circuits, students need to take note of one key point:\r\nHow is the bulb connected to the circuit?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\nIn the following analysis, I have traced the pathway that electricity flows through (in red) as well so that it is easier to understand why the bulb lights up.\r\nCircuit A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the bulb are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filament, allowing the bulb to light up.\r\nCircuit B<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nOnly the tip is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\nCircuit C<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n
As such, you have seen how various games can help you to improve or enhance your intelligence. However, there is also a need to emphasise that too much of anything can cause adverse effects on your children\u2019s health. Such effects include short sightedness, addiction and other health related problems. This is especially so in the context of video games whereby there were instances when gamers become so immersed in games that they died of over-exhaustion after playing video games for several days without rest. Hence, it is fundamental for you as parents to monitor your children and prevent them from getting addicted to these games. Other than that, the occasional playing of these games would help in the budding of your children to improve their psychomotor skills, develop thinking skills and forge their minds for the better in the long run.
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Please click here<\/strong><\/a> to join our Parent Support Group on Facebook!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":262,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Students learn<\/span> the topic of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0at Primary 5 and many of them find the concepts to be confusing, especially when they are first exposed to this topic.\r\n\r\nAs such, over the next few blog posts, I will be sharing more about the concepts of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0that are commonly tested during examinations.\r\n\r\nIn today\u2019s blog post, I will be focusing on the arrangement of the wires in a bulb and relate it to how a bulb should be connected in a circuit.\r\n The following question is commonly encountered by students during tests.<\/p>\r\n Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal tip<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal tip of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nScenario #2: Both wires are connected to the metal casing<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n Circuit A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n Circuit B<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n Circuit C<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\nToday\u2019s Question:<\/span><\/h2>\r\n
How Should The Bulb Be Connected To The Circuit For It To Light Up?<\/strong><\/span><\/blockquote>\r\n
<\/a>Question Credit: Anglo Chinese School (Junior)\/ 2015 Primary 5 SA1\/ Question 18<\/em><\/p>\r\nWe can see that the key difference between the four options is the connection of the bulb(s) in the circuit.\r\nRequirements Needed for a Bulb to Light Up<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n
<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nOne wire is connected to the metal casing & one wire is connected to the metal tip<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a closed circuit<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen the wires in the circuit are connected to the metal casing and metal tip of the bulb, there is a closed (or complete) circuit with the bulb. Electricity will be able to flow through the filament, causing the bulb to light up.\r\nWhat Happens When Both Wires Are Connected To The Metal Tip\/Metal Casing?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\nScenario #1: Both wires are connected to the metal tip<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n
<\/a>\r\n<\/a>Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal casing<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal casing of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nNow, let us now take a look at the question again.\r\nAnalysis Of The Options<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n
<\/a>\r\n\r\nWhen analysing the circuits, students need to take note of one key point:\r\nHow is the bulb connected to the circuit?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\nIn the following analysis, I have traced the pathway that electricity flows through (in red) as well so that it is easier to understand why the bulb lights up.\r\n
<\/a>\r\n\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the bulb are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filament, allowing the bulb to light up.\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nOnly the tip is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n
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<\/a><\/p>\r\nOnly the casing is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesmartstudent.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Circuit-D-707x1024.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the two bulbs are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filaments, allowing the bulbs to light up.\r\n\r\nAs the bulbs in circuits A and D will light up, the correct answer is option 4.\r\n