Ashish Patel

Mathematics and computer science coordinator. Learning for life and teaching for learning. @AVMupdates

[Ashish Patel @teachGrit]

Mathematics is the music of reason. - James Joseph Sylvester, Mathematician #quotes

[SANATAN @Eternaldharma_]

It took us 78 years to accept that the Mughals were tyrants, murderers and looters and not symbols of tolerance and harmony!

Well! At least we woke up finally!!

[Dr. Payal Pandit @DrPayalPandit1]

#Fibonacci Series is an amalgamation of #Mathematics & beauty in nature...From the modern day #shells to 66 billion year old #ammonites, fibonacci series is every where!! This #WorldFibonacciDay let's appreciate the beauty of mathematics & the importance of #STEM learning!

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

It's time to remove laptops from classrooms.

24 experiments: Students learn more and get better grades after taking notes by hand than typing. It's not just because they're less distracted—writing enables deeper processing and more images.

The pen is mightier than the keyboard.

[Yiran - edu/acc @yiran__c]

Handwriting is not a motor skill. It is a reading skill.

We treat them as separate subjects, but neuroscience says they are the same circuit.

Last week I discussed Orthographic Mapping (OM). Many focus on the "sound" part, but miss the "motor" bridge. Here is why the hand teaches the brain to decode:

1. A common assumption is that writing is output (encoding) and reading is input (decoding). It turns out, they are physically linked in the brain. When literate adults read, their motor cortex (Exner’s Area) activates. You decode faster because your brain is secretly "writing" along with your eyes. It subconsciously simulates the strokes to recognize the letter instantly.

2. If a child has never physically written a letter, they lack this "motor file." They are forced to rely solely on visual memory to recognize the shape. Visual memory is notoriously weak for text because it is ambiguous. To a young kid's eye, 'b' and 'd' are the same object, just flipped (like a chair facing left vs. right). But to the hand? They are totally different. The distinct motor plan overrides the visual confusion.

3. When comparing handwriting with typing, the difference is stark. Hitting 'A' or 'B' feels exactly the same (a button press). It creates a weak map. Handwriting is constructive. You have to pull the geometry of the letter from memory. This "active construction" burns the neural pathway that makes decoding instantaneous later on. You can't easily read what you haven't physically mapped.

[Albert Einstein @AlbertEinstein]

Math Is still catching up to the mysterious genius of Srinivasa Ramanujan: https://t.co/r4aO2WGIhT

[Reads with Ravi @readswithravi]

Parkinson’s Law:

[Middleton Maths @MiddletonMaths]

Here is a resource I used with my Y10s today. The aim was to develop their problem solving skills further. Once they got over the unfamiliarity of the resource, they worked well and got the majority of questions correct.

[Tathvam-asi @tathvamasi6]

Hikaru threw @DGukesh ‘s king into the crowd.

Magnus and Hikaru aren’t able to take Indian’s dominance in chess in the right way.

By publicly displaying their conceit and jealousy, they are displaying their lack of moral integrity.

Go India. Let the haters burn with more jealousy.

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

India is delighted to be hosting the prestigious FIDE World Cup 2025 and that too after over two decades. Chess is gaining popularity among our youth. I am sure this tournament will witness thrilling matches and showcase the brilliance of top players from around the world.

[The Hindu @the_hindu]

Indian Grandmaster #DGukesh became the youngest #WorldChessChampion at 18 years after beating title-holder #DingLiren of China in the 14th and last game of a thrilling showdown in Singapore.

https://t.co/W2dk6sY3O6

[Garry Kasparov @Kasparov63]

My congratulations to @DGukesh on his victory today. He has summitted the highest peak of all: making his mother happy!

[Johns @JohnyBravo183]

Gukesh after becoming World Champion:

1. Re-arranged the chess board and paid respect to it.

2. Thanked the almighty

3. Hugged his father and trainer

4. Praised Ding Liren as a great opponent and a true champion and Magnus as the best.

All class acts by a true champion 🫡

[International Chess Federation @FIDE_chess]

🇮🇳 Gukesh D is the YOUNGEST WORLD CHAMPION in history! 🔥 👏

[edutopia @edutopia]

When students are pushed beyond their comfort zone to solve problems that are hard—but still within their ability—learning outcomes improve. How do you find this sweet spot? 🍭

[Srinath Narayanan @srinathchess]

The one with the whole team. @HariChess @ArjunErigaisi @viditchess @rpraggnachess @DGukesh are all visible and known, but invaluable contributions from the coaches @gsankalp03 and @vaibhavschess. They were silent guardians, watchful protectors, unseen heroes

[ChessBase India @ChessbaseIndia]

India convincingly clinches 45th Chess Olympiad Women 2024

Despite losing to Poland in Round 8 by a minimum margin 2.5-1.5 and a draw against the USA in Round 9, Indian Women made a strong comeback by clinching the Gold and no tie-breaks were needed.

Top 3
🥇India 🇮🇳 19/22
🥈Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 18/22
🥉United States of America 🇺🇸 17/22

📷FIDE/Michal Walusza, Mark Livshitz and Maria Emelianova

[ChessBase India @ChessbaseIndia]

Proud mom ♥️

Edit: @ram_abhyudaya

#chess #chessbaseindia #ChessOlympiad

[Susan Polgar @SusanPolgar]

India team spirit! Celebration time! Olympiad Champions!

🇮🇳🥇🏆🥇🏆🇮🇳

#BudapestOlympiad #FIDE100

@FIDE_chess @aicfchess @WOMChess

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Historic win for India as our chess contingent wins the 45th #FIDE Chess Olympiad! India has won the Gold in both open and women’s category at Chess Olympiad! Congratulations to our incredible Men's and Women's Chess Teams. This remarkable achievement marks a new chapter in India's sports trajectory. May this success inspire generations of chess enthusiasts to excel in the game.

[ChessBase India @ChessbaseIndia]

PM @narendramodi on India’s Historic win at the Olympiad 🙏♥️

#chess #chessolympiad #teamindia