Learn mathematics with Smartick. Exercises, tutorials, problems and teaching resources for children learning elementary mathematics. Here you will find posts about mathematics to make learning easier and more fun.
Jan20
Let’s talk about speed. You often think about speed when someone mentions a car is moving fast or when you compete in a race. Today, we will learn what speed actually is and how to calculate speed. What is Speed? Speed tells us how quickly something moves from one place to another. Whether you are walking, […]
Continue reading »Dec18
Geometry is a part of math that studies the shapes and sizes of figures on flat surfaces and in space. A key tool used in geometry is a protractor. This post explains what a protractor is, how to use it, and why it is important for learning and doing math. What is a Protractor? A […]
Continue reading »Nov29
Mathematical Formulas allow us to express and solve problems in various disciplines. This post will discuss what formulas are; how they are made; and the types of formulas that exist. What is a Mathematical Formula? A formula is the way to solve or execute a difficult situation or problem. In math, a formula is an […]
Continue reading »Jul01
In our lives, we are surrounded by information and graphs are used to represent information. That is why it is important to know how to represent graphs. Not only is it ideal to know how to read and interpret them, but it also helps to know if someone is trying to deceive us when presenting […]
Continue reading »Apr09
At Smartick, we have numerous exercise sequences to learn and practice multiplication. Let’s take a look at some of the beginner multiplication activities in Smartick. Concept of Multiplication Multiplication is one of the most fundamental and useful mathematical operations, used in a wide variety of contexts in daily life and science. It is defined as […]
Continue reading »Feb29
In this post, we are going to explore the Pythagorean theorem and some of the proofs. Finally, we will look at how to solve a problem by applying this theorem. What is the Pythagorean Theorem? A theorem in mathematics is a proposition or statement that can be proved logically and rigorously, using mathematical rules and […]
Continue reading »Jan12
In today’s blog post, we are going to look at scales and their importance in mathematical logic. We will also check out some exercises involving scales that appear in Smartick sessions. Finally, we will examine the usefulness of scales in understanding the equal sign as equivalence in algebraic equations. What Is a Scale? A scale […]
Continue reading »Nov13
Mathematical functions are like magical mathematical machines that help us to connect numbers in a special way. Let’s think of the functions as secret recipes that take a number and then add an interesting touch to it. Within a mathematical function there are combinations of numbers, variables and mathematical operations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication […]
Continue reading »Oct24
The order of operations is a fundamental concept in mathematics for solving numerical expressions effectively. Understanding and applying the order of operations is very important in order to solve mathematical operations correctly, avoid common mistakes and ensure accurate results. It is essential for the understanding and the solution of algebraic expressions and equations correctly. What […]
Continue reading »Aug31
In this post, we are going to look at a numerical and logic puzzle. It is very similar to Sudoku, as it requires mathematical and problem-solving skills. If you want, you can review Sudoku: What is it, and how is it solved? Now, let’s learn more about number puzzles! What Is This Number Puzzle? It […]
Continue reading »Aug23
Mathematics is a universal language that allows us to describe and understand the world around us. One of the fundamental branches of mathematics is algebra, and a key tool in this discipline is algebraic expressions. In this article, we will explore what algebraic expressions are, what they are used for and how they are used […]
Continue reading »Aug02
Do you know what priming activities are? At Smartick we call them warm-up or activation activities. In this post, we will explain more about them and their benefits for learning. What Is Priming? Cognitive priming is a phenomenon in which prior exposure to one stimulus influences the subsequent response to another related stimulus. This effect […]
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