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Nov26

Theoretical Framework of the Singapore Method

In this post, we are going to talk about the Theoretical Framework of the Singapore Method, which revolves around mathematical problem-solving. Concepts The Singapore Method groups mathematical concepts into 6 sections: Numbers Algebra Geometry Statistics Probability Analysis These content categories are closely related and are interdependent. In the different stages of learning, like in different […]

Nov19

How to Add 3 Fractions with Different Denominators

On the Smartick blog, we have written a lot about fractions and the different operations we can do with them. In today’s blog post you can find much more information! Until now, we had not written about operations with more than 2 fractions. In this post, you are going to learn to add 3 fractions […]

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Nov12

Discovering Subtraction and Addition Tables

For many children, the transition between counting and beginning to add or subtract can be a challenge. We start with our fingers, drawing lines, adding and taking away objects, but perhaps we don’t know that subtraction and addition tables also exist. These tables, that are numbered from 0, allow us to visually represent the way […]

Nov05

What Is the Difference between a Sequence and a Pattern?

In today’s post, we are going to look at the difference between a sequence and a pattern, join us! Like we have seen in an earlier post, a sequence is a string of organized objects following criteria, which can be: Ordered (increasing or decreasing). Established by a pattern. Today we are going to concentrate on […]

Oct29

Math Problems with Data Tables

For today´s entry, we are going to solve math problems where the relevant data is displayed on a table. The reason is clear – to be able to resolve any situation we need to know how to read, discriminate, and manage all types of data and the ways of exhibiting them, including: In text. Visual […]

Oct22

Symmetry: What It Is And How to Find It

Today you will learn what symmetry is and we will see some symmetry exercises that children do during their Smartick sessions and the typical mistakes that are usually made. What is Symmetry? Symmetry is one of the mathematical concepts that students start to learn about outside of school. Yet, they still study it in early […]

Oct15

Percentage: What Is It and How do We Calculate It?

If we talk about percentages, it seems to be a familiar topic but: Would we know what a percentage is? How it is calculated? And what it means exactly? This post is going to resolve all these doubts, let’s get to it! A percentage is, actually, a symbol. A symbol that represents a fraction with […]

Oct08

Singapore: Goals, Objectives, and Design of Its Curriculum

Goals and Objectives of the Singapore Curriculum The general education objectives for mathematics in Singapore allow the students to: Acquire math concepts and skills for daily use and to continue learning mathematics. Develop cognitive and metacognitive skills through a mathematical approach to problem-solving. Establish positive attitudes towards mathematics. The math curriculum consists of a set […]

Oct01

Getting to Know Rational Numbers and Their Properties

In today’s post, we are going to learn a little more about rational numbers. In an earlier post, we saw how to represent numbers on a number line and in another, what types of rational numbers exist. Now we are going to get to know them in a bit more detail. Properties of Rational Numbers […]

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Sep24

Subtraction Problems Using Fact Families

The essence of mathematics is not to make simple things complicated, but to make complicated things simple. – S. Gudder Today we are going to see an interesting strategy, that you may not know about, to solve problems of addition and subtraction of natural numbers. It is called a fact family, and it is a strategy that […]

Sep17

Practice Division with the Help of Everyday Situations

Today’s post about division is directed towards parents, to enhance their childs conception and processing in a practical way. Combined with their daily 15 minute math session on Smartick, I am sure they can perfectly understand division by the end of summer. Like every learning process, especially when referring to children, it is convenient to […]

Sep10

Cartesian Coordinates: What Are They and How Do They Work?

In this post, we are going to learn all about Cartesian coordinates: what they are, what they are used for, and how they work. Additionally, you will see some examples of coordinate exercises that children do during their personalized, daily Smartick sessions. What are Cartesian Coordinates? When we play Battleship we say a letter for […]