It is becoming more and more common to find digital manipulative materials for learning mathematics. At Smartick we are aware that manipulative and pictorial representations are fundamental for the acquisition of some mathematical content. However, these materials should be organized in order to get the most out of them. In other words, the use of […]

With our attention spans getting shorter and shorter, there is a lot of advice about how to get rid of distractions. Barbara Oakley, one of the greatest experts in learning how to learn, is a huge fan of the Pomodoro Technique which uses a kitchen timer in the shape of a tomato – from which […]

For years we have debated whether or not to go to BETT, the largest education technology fair on the planet, and finally, in January 2019, Smartick will be in London but maybe not for the reasons that everyone thinks. We are not people who think that education needs a revolution or that technology is the […]

It’s impossible to know every single one of our Smartick families. However, in the last few years, we have been able to get a better idea by interviewing many of you who have worked with our method. What your main concerns are, what you hope for in your children’s education, and how you want to […]