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Jun04

Representing Polynomials with Algebra Tiles

Today we’re going to take a look at a very useful system of representing and working with monomials and polynomials: algebra tiles. They’re very intuitive and easy to use, and we’re currently incorporating them into our platform so that our students have this resource available when working with polynomials in their daily Smartick sessions. If you’re not […]

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May21

Systems of Measurement: British Imperial vs U.S. Customary Units

In today’s post we’re going to take another look at the differences we find in mathematics in different parts of the world. This time, we’re going to compare the British Imperial and U.S. Customary systems of measurement and find out why their equivalences are different. Two systems of measurement have traditionally been used in Anglophone […]

May14

Division Exercises Solved Using the Singapore Method

In this post, we’re going a reference a previous one where we looked at the different types of division problems that exist according to how the problem is formulated. Taking these problems as examples, we’re going to look at different strategies to solve division exercises using the Singapore method. The first are division exercises involving repetition or equal […]

Apr30

Is It Good to ¨Mix¨ Alternative Algorithms, Such as ABN, with Traditional Ones?

We often receive enquires about the compatibility of the use of Smartick and learning alternative algorithms that differ from the more traditional ones. To ease the concerns of moms and dads who might think that what their children learn at school could conflict with what they work on with Smartick, we wanted to offer an answer in this post. We’ll […]

Apr23

Math Problems: Selecting Relevant Information

In today’s post we’re going to take a look at a sequence of math problems in which we will focus on selecting the relevant data and concepts in the statement. We’ll work on this skill using four exercises based on separate problems. The key is to reflect on the text, focusing on fulfilling the condition […]

Apr16

Using the Number Line to Compare Fractions

In previous posts, we’ve learned how to place different numbers on the number line. Today we’re going to learn how to represent fractions on a number line. This is very useful when we need to compare them. Fractions with the same denominator As we know, it’s easy to compare fractions with the same denominator. In these cases, […]

Apr09

Probability: What It Is and How to Calculate It with Examples

In this post, we are going to learn quite a few things about probability: what it is, what it’s used for, and how it is calculated, as well as some examples that we could find in our daily life. What is Probability? One of the most special characteristics humans possess that sets us apart from […]

Apr02

Learn to Add Using the Rekenrek

In today’s post we’re going to learn to add using the Rekenrek abacus to help us. We saw in a previous post that the rekenrek is a flexible learning material because it can be adapted to different calculation strategies. Today we’re going to talk in detail about how to use the rekenrek to help demonstrate some of the […]

Mar28

The Languages of Smartick and Their Variable Dialects

At Smartick we love languages! Which is why you can complete exercises and tutorials, practice skills with the games in SmartickBrain, and much more in two languages: English and Spanish. English is the official language of approximately 67 countries, and Spanish is spoken in about 20. These languages all differ in pronunciation, spelling, and even […]

Mar26

Learning the Temperature Scales: Degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit?

Have you ever wondered what the temperature is at the top of the highest mountains in Alaska. Or how hot it is in the middle of the Sahara desert? How can we measure these temperatures? Do you think every country measures them the same way? Temperature can be expressed using a temperature scale, which allows us to […]

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Mar19

Do You Want to Learn the Properties of Powers?

In today’s post we’re going to talk about some of the properties found in powers. But first it’ll be useful to review the concept of a power, its elements, and how to use it. You can find all this in another Smartick blog post. Once you’ve finished recapping, we can carry on. Powers with an exponent […]

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Mar12

Using the LCM (Least Common Multiple) to Solve Problems

In a previous post, we looked at the Least Common Multiple and how to calculate it. Today we’re going to look at a couple of examples in which we use the Least Common Multiple (LCM) to solve math problems. In one example, we’ll use the LCM to calculate the answer directly, and in the other we’ll […]