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Nov28

How to Solve Addition Problems

In this post, we are going to learn to analyze, think about, and solve addition problems. Usually, failure in mathematics comes from not understanding the problems that we are given. This is why we are going to analyze 5 problems which require addition to solve. Addition Problems nº 1 There were 8 cars in the […]

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Nov24

A Review of Smartick’s Math Enrichment Program

The Getting Smart staff review of math enrichment programs is now available on their site in their “Smart Review” section. Their staff of teacher/bloggers praise Smartick’s math education program for it’s short, effective, daily sessions. The 10-15-minute daily sessions and personalized approach to math concepts are aligned with current research that these techniques improve student’s […]

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Nov23

Two Ways of Dividing Fractions and Some Examples

In this post, we are going to learn how to divide fractions. In order to do this, we are going to take a look at two different methods: Method 1 for dividing fractions: Cross-multiplication This method consists of multiplying the numerator of the first fraction by the denominator of the second fraction and then writing […]

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Nov22

Smartick Brings Math Confidence to Boston Youth

Smartick Brings Math Confidence to Boston Youth

The Bay State Banner’s November issue features details about how they are working on a three-month pilot math program with Brookview House, a program for homeless women and their children, in Dorchester, MA. The goal of the program is to provide guidance and, once the pilot is complete, Smartick commits to providing any of the […]

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Nov18

Learning Addition with Regrouping

In today’s post, we are going to learn about addition with regrouping. Addition with regrouping consists of addition problems where the answer to the calculation is 10 or a larger number. For example, 6 + 7 = 13 is a regrouping addition problem. The steps to solve regrouping addition problems are the following: If the […]

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Nov09

How to Solve Combined Operations

How to Solve Combined Operations

In this post, we will learn the order that needs to be followed to solve combined operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The combined operations cannot be performed at random, an order must be followed. Step 1: Perform operations that are within parenthesis. For example: 3 x (2 + 4). First, we do the operation […]

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