Sep25
Addition and multiplication both use the associative property, while subtraction and division do not. We’re going to to get up close with each situation to get a better idea. The associative property in Addition ♥ Addition indeed has the associative property. Whatever numbers a, b, and c may be, they always end up the same: […]
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In today’s post, we are going to solve a probability problem that appeared in Madrid’s 2008 Standardized Elementary Testing Exam (CDI): Let’s start by reviewing some probability concepts. Sample space: The sample space refers to all of the possible outcomes of a random experiment and it’s often represented by E (or as omega, Ω, from […]
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In today’s post we’re going to look at the concept of equations. To start, we’re going to take a look at this situation: “One third of Cecilia’s flowerpots contain daisies, half of them are full of pansies, and the other twelve contain poppies. How many flowerpots does Cecilia have?” Think about it, and see if […]
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We were recently asked to evaluate Maria Droujkova’s Natural Math method, citing the article published in The Atlantic, and a comparison of that method with Smartick. The key objectives of Natural Math are to encourage divulgence, curiosity, and get children into lesser-known branches of mathematics. It is ideal for working outside the school curriculum and taking on […]
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What is a series? And a pattern? In this post, we’ll teach you all about series and patterns. To talk about patterns is to talk about regularities. Regularities are everywhere and it’s a special skill to be able to recognize them. Regularities exist in natural and social phenomena; the search for regularities is the base of […]
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Set theory is known as a math content area but its uses go far beyond the development of logical-mathematical thinking. Understanding set theory allows us to use the sets as a tool to analyze, classify, and organize the knowledge acquired to develop the complex conceptual network in which we store our learning. So there are […]
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What needs to be done in order to solve multiplication problems? Isn’t it enough to just multiply the numbers that we’re given? No! Because… What’s more important is UNDERSTANDING the multiplication problems. This is why we’re bringing you some multiplication problems today where YOU WON’T NEED TO USE MULTIPLICATION, but rather, TO THINK CRITICALLY. Ready? […]
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Welcome to Smartick’s blog! In today’s post we are going to learn some geometry and talk about prisms: what they are, what are their principal elements, the types of prisms that exist and how we can calculate their areas and volumes. What Are Prisms? A prism is a polyhedron that has two equal, parallel sides […]
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MetroFM is one of the largest national radio stations in the country, boasting more than 4 million listeners per day. Their programmes combine entertainment, lifestyle, and current events. DJ Fresh – one of the most recognisable voices on the South African airwaves – hosted a live interview on his MetroFM show, Fresh Breakfast, with one of the […]
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Sometimes multiplying can be complicated but knowing the tables and properties of multiplication, we can make this task much easier… let’s get to it! There are three properties of multiplication: commutative, associative, and distributive. Commutative Property It states that the order of the factors does not change the product, that is, it does not matter if […]
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The fact that Smartick, our unique method of learning and reinforcing math skills, is available as an app for Android tablets and iPad often leads people to believe that our product is nothing more than an app. But no. Smartick entered the market six years ago, in August 2011, after almost two years of development, to give […]
Continue reading »Sep06
Very often we find, both in mathematical problems and in real life, fraction phrases like: a half, a third or a quarter. They are the most famous fractions! I’m sure you’ve seen them before. If you want to see what they are and how to calculate them, you can check out this link: Calculating halves, thirds […]
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