Aug06
In today’s post we are going to take a look at a few logic exercises, for you to be able to practice your reasoning. Smartick highly values training in all of the procedures necessary to solve math exercises. Among them, logical reasoning is one of the most important. With the following exercises, you will be […]
Continue reading »Jul30
In previous posts we explored geometric shapes such as the circle and the square. Now it is time to get to know triangles better and understand its types and characteristics. What is a triangle? The triangle, as its name indicates, has three angles. It also has three sides. This makes it the geometric shape formed […]
Continue reading »Jul27
Uncharted Territory: Technology Landscape As technology weaves its way into the fibers of our society, we see the many benefits and pitfalls unravel in real time. Digital devices are becoming extensions of ourselves, an addition limb that has evolved over the years. As computers, phones, and tablets become more present, parents are finding themselves navigating […]
Continue reading »Jul23
I am sure this sounds familiar to many of you: To calculate the least common multiple (LCM), we have to choose between the common and uncommon factors that have the highest exponent. But what does it mean? Why do we have to choose from all factors…and out of the common factors, why the ones with […]
Continue reading »Jul20
Math Gray Area We all have heard that some students are just good or bad at math. And they either love it or hate it. The in-between doesn’t seem to exist. Kelly, a teacher, and Smartick supporter found herself in an odd gray area which she describes on her blog Reviews by the Banks. She […]
Continue reading »Jul18
Congrats, U.S. team–you’ve done it again! The U.S. just won this year’s International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), which was held in Romania. The team won for the third time in four years, after decades without a victory. We know that these Mathletes are outliers, but so are NBA basketball players. Take the team’s coach, Po-Shen Lo, […]
Continue reading »Jul16
In today’s post we are going to talk about the foundations of the Singapore Method. First off, here is a bit of history: Singapore is a very small country situated between Malaysia and Indonesia that lacked (and still lacks) natural resources. In 1965 Singapore was an island of fishermen, and now it has one of […]
Continue reading »Jul13
An incentive can be useful at times to motivate positive behaviors in children. Be it developing a routine, doing one’s daily chores, or simply falling in love with math. Let’s see what Michelle from the blog Powered By Mom has to say about her experience and how she used Smartick as an incentive for her […]
Continue reading »Jul09
In today’s post, we’re going to do some exercises to help practise Roman numerals. Let’s go! If you want to review them before we start, take a look at one of our previous posts where we explain them in detail. The Current Year in Roman Numerals To start with, we’re going to do a very simple exercise: write […]
Continue reading »Jul06
Learning Can and Should be Fun Brain research suggests that fun is not just beneficial to learning but, by many reports, required for authentic learning and long-term memory. Neurologist and educator Judy Willis’ book “Research-Based Strategies to Ignite Student Learning: Insights from a Neurologist and Classroom Teacher” (ASCD, 2006) is one of many that highlights […]
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The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which has invested enormous sums of money to improvements in education, has decided to focus more of their efforts on math instruction. According to national math tests, students keep finding the subject as a barrier to graduating, and for going on to successful careers in science and technology. The […]
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Multiplication and division are closely related, given that division is the inverse operation of multiplication. When we divide, we look to separate into equal groups, while multiplication involves joining equal groups. In today’s post, we’re going to learn to use multiplication as a strategy to solve division problems, which will be really useful for daily life! We’ll start with a […]
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