Aug19
What Is a Number? A number helps us represent and compare quantities without having the objects in front of us. Caesar and Gabriela will share a bag of candy: Caesar says he will eat the orange candies, so Gabriela will eat the green ones. Who will eat more candy? Let’s compare Caesar’s candy with Gabriela’s: […]
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In this post, we will do a review of the properties of multiplication and look at some of its applications. We begin with a brief summary of the properties of multiplication: Properties of Multiplication Commutative Property: The order of the factors does not change the product. 3 x 5 = 5 x 3 Associative Property: […]
Continue reading »Aug17
If there is anything certain in the debate about why there aren’t enough women in engineering and general sciences, it is that girls see too few role models in these fields. That is not to say that the availability of STEM role models is an issue that only affects girls (soccer stars and celebrities spend […]
Continue reading »Aug15
Hello everyone! This week I’m bringing you a post about how to multiply by a number ending with zeros. It’s super easy! In order to multiply by a number ending in zeros, we first need to multiply the number as if it didn’t have zeros, and after, we just add all of the zeros the […]
Continue reading »Aug12
Do you know how to solve an addition problem with regrouping? Do you know all the steps and why they’re important? Sometimes you learn how to solve math problems, but you don’t understand why you solve them in a particular way. This is why we are going to review how to solve an addition problem […]
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To solve length measurement problems, we need to have various factors in mind: the unit of measurement used, conversion exercises, and the understanding of how to use different measuring units. In this post, we’ll present different exercise types that’ll help us understand these concepts. Unit of Measure Used to Express the Information In problems that […]
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Homework is a basic pillar of the education system. As unpopular as it might be with some kids, most parents and teachers defend homework, saying it reinforces classroom learning, helps create good work habits and discipline, and benefits concentration and memory. Homework is a child’s task and responsibility, however, parents also play a role: that […]
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In this post, we are going to learn how to do 2 and 3 digit division. In order to do 2 and 3 digit division, follow these steps: First, take as many digits of the dividend that the divisor has. If the digits of the dividend are smaller than the divisor, take one more digit […]
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At Smartick, we want our students to learn as well as be motived to keep on learning math. We’ve already talked to you about gamification in other entries and about the changes that were introduced in order to motivate children. The North American psychologist, A. Maslow, believes that motivation is an impulse that humans have […]
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We will learn about the addition properties through an everyday situation: Preparing a backpack for school. Shall we begin? We look for an empty backpack and open it. First, we put in 3 large notebooks and then 6 small notebooks. How many notebooks are there in the bag? To answer this question, simply add the […]
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Hello! We’re back again. Today we will look at one of the properties of multiplication: the distributive property of multiplication. As you may know, multiplication has different properties, let’s review them: Commutative property Associative property Identity Property Distributive property Let’s focus on the distributive property of multiplication The distributive property of multiplication states that when […]
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We care about our students’ opinions and their experiences with Smartick. Today, we’re introducing you to Elise, mother of a Smartick student (also named Elise). How did you find out about Smartick? Through a press article. I had already removed my daughter from paper-based programme, because it was a horrible struggle. I made the decision […]
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