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Oct14

5 Easy Ways to Understand Concave and Convex Shapes

Today we will explore two terms that are often confused but appear in many areas: concave and convex. These words may be new to you, or you may have seen them explained differently. In this post, we will clarify what makes concave and convex different, explain why they can be confusing, and provide practical examples […]

Jan20

Learn How to Calculate Speed: 5 Useful Usages and Examples

Let’s talk about speed. You often think about speed when someone mentions a car is moving fast or when you compete in a race. Today, we will learn what speed actually is and how to calculate speed. What is Speed? Speed tells us how quickly something moves from one place to another. Whether you are walking, […]

Dec18

Protractor: What it is and How to Use It

Geometry is a part of math that studies the shapes and sizes of figures on flat surfaces and in space. A key tool used in geometry is a protractor. This post explains what a protractor is, how to use it, and why it is important for learning and doing math. What is a Protractor? A […]

Jan31

Attention Games: The Key to Fostering Sustained Concentration in Children

The attention games found in Smartick Brain are designed to improve various aspects of attention, such as sustained attention, which is the ability to maintain focus on a specific task for an extended period of time, despite external distractions. Sustained attention is a critical component of the learning process. It enables children to absorb information, […]

Nov29

Mathematical Formulas: What Are They, How Are They Made and Types of Formulas?

Mathematical Formulas allow us to express and solve problems in various disciplines. This post will discuss what formulas are; how they are made; and the types of formulas that exist. What is a Mathematical Formula? A formula is the way to solve or execute a difficult situation or problem. In math, a formula is an […]

Jul01

The Language of Functions and Graphs

In our lives, we are surrounded by information and graphs are used to represent information. That is why it is important to know how to represent graphs. Not only is it ideal to know how to read and interpret them, but it also helps to know if someone is trying to deceive us when presenting […]

May06

Educational Technology: The Christodoulou Test

Ten years after the grand promises of educational technology, what has the result been? Has time been acted as a sufficient filter? Daisy Christodoulou has built a reputation in the United Kingdom as an essayist on education, advocating for approaches grounded in practice and scientific evidence. She has been al speaker at ResearchEd conferences, […]

Apr09

Multiplication Activities in Smartick

At Smartick, we have numerous exercise sequences to learn and practice multiplication. Let’s take a look at some of the beginner multiplication activities in Smartick. Concept of Multiplication Multiplication is one of the most fundamental and useful mathematical operations, used in a wide variety of contexts in daily life and science. It is defined as […]

Feb29

Pythagorean Theorem: Definition, Proofs and an Example of Practical Application

In this post, we are going to explore the Pythagorean theorem and some of the proofs. Finally, we will look at how to solve a problem by applying this theorem. What is the Pythagorean Theorem? A theorem in mathematics is a proposition or statement that can be proved logically and rigorously, using mathematical rules and […]

Jan12

Scales in Mathematics: What Are They and What Are They Used For?

In today’s blog post, we are going to look at scales and their importance in mathematical logic. We will also check out some exercises involving scales that appear in Smartick sessions. Finally, we will examine the usefulness of scales in understanding the equal sign as equivalence in algebraic equations. What Is a Scale? A scale […]

Nov13

Mathematical Functions: Do You Know What They Are?

Mathematical functions are like magical mathematical machines that help us to connect numbers in a special way. Let’s think of the functions as secret recipes that take a number and then add an interesting touch to it. Within a mathematical function there are combinations of numbers, variables and mathematical operations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication […]

Oct24

How to Apply the Order of Operations

The order of operations is a fundamental concept in mathematics for solving numerical expressions effectively. Understanding and applying the order of operations is very important in order to solve mathematical operations correctly, avoid common mistakes and ensure accurate results. It is essential for the understanding and the solution of algebraic expressions and equations correctly. What […]