Learn mathematics with Smartick. Exercises, tutorials, problems and teaching resources for children learning elementary mathematics. Here you will find posts about mathematics to make learning easier and more fun.
May19
In today’s post, we are going to look at some examples of capacity measurement conversion problems, and offer some advice about how to solve them. Remember, we have already seen how to solve problems converting length measurements and mass measurement conversion problems. Before starting problems, look back at the scale of the main units of […]
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In today’s post, we’re going to take a look at the relationship between clocks and angles. More specifically, we’ll see the kinds of angles that can be formed by the hands of a clock and how to calculate them. On a clock, we can see different kinds of angles based on its amplitude; void, acute, […]
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In today’s post, we will learn how to apply Singapore Bars to the addition of fractions. You will see how much easier it is working with bars. If you have not heard about the Singapore method and want to know what it is based on, you can look at our blogs on Singapore bars applied […]
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In order to do exercises with division, you must first know the multiplication tables. If you need to review them, here are some links to refresh your memory: Multiplication Tables Are you ready? Then let’s begin! In this post, we are going to start with division tables from 1 to 12. Division Example 1: In […]
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We’ve seen a lot of posts on fractions, for example: Adding Fractions, Subtracting Fractions, Dividing Fractions, and Fraction Equivalents… but what exactly are fractions? What kind of number are they? Today, we are going to look at fractions and rational numbers. All fractions are rational numbers. And, what are rational numbers? They are numbers that […]
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Each and every one of us has our own style of learning, and not all strategies work for everyone. In today’s entry we’re going to show you different addition algorithm, ways to solve a vertical addition with carrying, so you can choose the simplest algorithm for you. Addition algorithm with blocks It’s the classic addition […]
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The criteria for divisibility are guidelines that help us to quickly know if a number is divisible or not. In other words, it lets us know if a number divides evenly or not. The criteria for divisibility are very useful. They help us easily find the divisors of a given number. They are especially helpful […]
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Hello! Today at Smartick we are going to review one of the most popular topics among students: logic. First, try to solve the famous riddle that went viral a few months ago! That is the same curiosity our students feel when they complete their sessions. Logic, as such, is a branch of mathematics that is […]
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Have you ever been told or have you ever read, “It was a quarter of the class,” or “It took me a quarter of what I thought,” or “I have an attendance rate of 25%.” What do we mean by “quarter?” Today we will discuss a quarter: What it is and what we use it […]
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Playing with Multiplication Tables In today’s post we’re going to learn a game to help memorize multiplication tables in a fun, understandable, and visual way. We know that memorizing multiplication tables increases our calculation skills, but most importantly, especially during the first few years we start learning them, it helps us understand the process of […]
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Curved lines and straight lines. This week’s post will teach you how to differentiate between open and closed curves. The first item on our agenda is: Do you know what a curve is? A curve is a succession of points that constantly change direction, in other words, it isn’t straight. The image below shows a […]
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Do you remember how to divide fractions? Today we will look at a new method for dividing fractions. On this blog, we have seen two methods for dividing fractions: cross multiplication and inversion of fractions and multiplication. Click here to review the methods of dividing fractions: Cross multiply and inversion. To complete any operation with […]
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