Smartick - Page 54 of 61

Oct20

Classification: First Steps towards Logical-Mathematical Thinking

Within logical-mathematical knowledge is the process of classification, which represents the first steps towards learning more complex mathematical concepts. Classification generates a series of mental relations through which children group objects according to similarities and differences, depending on different criteria: shape, color, size, etc… These relationships are the basis for the construction of logical-mathematical thinking. […]

Oct19

Word Problems with Division of Fractions

Today we are going to look at problems involving the division of fractions. Are you ready to begin? Well, the first thing that we must remember is that in a problem with fractions we should follow all the necessary steps to solve any problem, only we have to add a step for the simplification of […]

1 Comment

Oct18

Angles Explained with Clockhands

In today’s post, we’ll be relating clocks to angles as we are learning how to calculate the angle that the two hands on a clock form. An analog clock has 12 numbers, which divide the clock into 12 equal parts. These divisions indicate the hours. Each hour is divided into five subdivisions that amount to […]

Oct17

Lines: What They Are, Types, and Examples

In this post, we are going to learn about straight and curved lines which Euclid described and studied. Many, many years ago (more than 2,000 years) there was a culture to which we owe an important part of mathematics, Ancient Greece. It is likely that Euclid’s contribution was the most important. He collected everything that […]

3 Comments

Oct14

What Are Combined Operations?

What are combined operations? They are those in which various arithmetic operations appear: adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. How do you solve them? To solve combined operations correctly you have to follow the following steps: STEP 1: Do the operations that are inside of the parentheses. In our example, we have inside of the parentheses […]

4 Comments

Oct12

Exercise Regularly and Learn Better!

Regular exercise has many health benefits. These benefits are not just physical, but psychological as well, because exercise affects chemicals that alter one’s mood. It has been shown that physical therapy can act as an antidepressant for some people and can accelerate the recovery process for individuals who have suffered brain injuries or strokes. Apparently, […]

2 Comments

Oct11

Learn How to Divide with 3-Digit Numbers

Today, we’re going to learn how to divide with 3-digit numbers. Before we start, we’re going to do a quick review on the parts of a division problem. Do you remember what a dividend is? And what about the remainder? I’ve prepared a diagram for you to help jog your memory. Good, now we’re going […]

7 Comments

Oct10

Singapore Bars Applied to Fractions

In today’s post, we are going to learn how to apply Singapore bars to problems with fractions. As we know, we can be asked for various amounts in problems with fractions….so let’s look at a few examples so it is very clear to us! Mind you, fractional numbers have become easy for us so they […]

2 Comments

Oct07

Prime Numbers and Composite Numbers

In today’s post, you will learn the difference between prime and composite numbers. Additionally, we will show you several examples to help you understand them better. What Are Prime Numbers? Prime numbers are the numbers that are only divisible by themselves and 1, in other words, if we try to divide them by another number, […]

4 Comments

Oct06

Discover Geometric Figures Found in Our Environment

In today’s post, we’re going to talk about geometric figures that, without us noticing, play a much bigger role in our lives than we think. We’ve looked at different geometric shapes in previous posts, you can see them here. How many geometric shapes can you find? Let’s look at some of them: A triangle is […]

1 Comment

Oct05

Helicopter Parent and Tiger Mothers

We confess we had never heard of a helicopter parent until a friend brought up another parent whose son had just suffered an accident: “He is such a total helicopter parent.” It turns out that there are several types of helicopter parents — combat, traffic and rescue, for example — and this phenomenon has raised […]

Oct04

Commutative Property in Multiplication and Addition

In this post, we’re going to see what the commutative property is all about. Example Charles and George learned how to calculate the area of a rectangle in math class by using the base by height formula. Each of them was given a problem using the same rectangle, asking them to calculate the area. Charles […]