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Nov02

Special Needs Students and Smartick

At Smartick, we are aware that no two children are alike and would hate to treat them all the same. Smartick’s cutting-edge AI allows us to adapt to each child’s learning needs and pace. This rings true for our students with special needs. The short daily sessions crafted for their individual strengths and needs, help them […]

Oct29

Math Problems with Data Tables

For today´s entry, we are going to solve math problems where the relevant data is displayed on a table. The reason is clear – to be able to resolve any situation we need to know how to read, discriminate, and manage all types of data and the ways of exhibiting them, including: In text. Visual […]

Oct26

Hi from Bucharest: A Smartick Family’s Experience

Did you know that Smartick families hail from over 100 countries? We are delighted to introduce Raluca and her family from Bucharest, Romania! Her family has been with Smartick for almost a year and her son, Andrei has shown incredible dedication and improvement. It’s exciting to chat with diverse families and find a common thread […]

Oct23

Should Homework Be Banned?

We will never get tired of saying it: the battle is not against homework, it is for better homework. On the last episode of the War Against Homework, now in the UK, the protagonist was Gary Lineker, 56, former footballer and father of four who said that homework ‘drives a massive wedge’ between youngsters and […]

Oct22

Symmetry: What It Is And How to Find It

Today you will learn what symmetry is and we will see some symmetry exercises that children do during their Smartick sessions and the typical mistakes that are usually made. What is Symmetry? Symmetry is one of the mathematical concepts that students start to learn about outside of school. Yet, they still study it in early […]

Oct19

Mathematics, the Same as Sports

One of the most shocking things for teachers is everything that parents tolerate for sports but don’t when it comes to academics. While we sometimes complain about the amount of homework (and sometimes rightfully so, if in addition to the amount they are not well thought out), we don’t hesitate to take the afternoon to […]

Oct17

Not All Screen Time Is Created Equal

Screen time is becoming embedded into our routines these days, just like showering and brushing our teeth. The consequences of screen time, both positive and negative, are working their way into children’s education. Not all screen time is created equal: playing 15 minutes of Fortnite is not the same as working on Smartick. Smartick provides […]

Oct15

Percentage: What Is It and How do We Calculate It?

If we talk about percentages, it seems to be a familiar topic but: Would we know what a percentage is? How it is calculated? And what it means exactly? This post is going to resolve all these doubts, let’s get to it! A percentage is, actually, a symbol. A symbol that represents a fraction with […]

Oct12

Smartick Improves Student Performance with Smartick Coding

At Smartick we are aware of the skills and abilities that children need for the future in an increasingly technological job market. One of them is programming: a language that develops critical thinking, enhances creativity, and contributes to problem-solving skills. Therefore, to further reinforce our method of mathematics we have developed Smartick Coding, to train […]

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Oct10

Mathematics and Mathematicians in Fortnite

“Mom, when am I going to use math in my life? Come on, let me play Fortnite”. By asking this, your child has given you the opportunity to combine math and the most popular game for millions of preteens and teenagers, even adults, around the world. And the conversation probably could go more or less […]

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Oct08

Singapore: Goals, Objectives, and Design of Its Curriculum

Goals and Objectives of the Singapore Curriculum The general education objectives for mathematics in Singapore allow the students to: Acquire math concepts and skills for daily use and to continue learning mathematics. Develop cognitive and metacognitive skills through a mathematical approach to problem-solving. Establish positive attitudes towards mathematics. The math curriculum consists of a set […]

Oct05

Not Being Subject to a National Curriculum Is an Advantage of Smartick

One of the best things about Smartick is being able to get to know parents around the world with their different lives and interests. Sara is Mexican, a homeschooler who now lives in the United Arab Emirates, and a scholar of educational systems. We love when an education expert like Sara trusts in Smartick for […]