May17
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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Allow me to introduce you to Karen today. On her blog Really Missing Sleep she defines herself as a tired but grateful mummy of two lovely boys born in 2007 and 2009, both with a strong sense of adventure! She always encourages her kids to read, but admits mathematics is not her strong point. Even though […]
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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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Here at Smartick, we love to hear about students’ success stories in maths and school! You are about to read another one of these touching stories. Recently, Carolynne, mum of 4, tried the Smartick method with her family. Carolynne writes and shares family stories on her mommy blog, Mummy Endeavours,from London. At school one of Carolynne’s youngest boys, age […]
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Check out this recent review by Smartick Mother, Tattooed Gamer, and Writer, Pippa Tshabalala, who shares her experience with Smartick. Pippa is a blogger from Johannesburg, South Africa who shares her family’s experience with Smartick. Pippa is a mommy of two children, her eldest son just turned 6, and is “developing a growing fascination with maths before he […]
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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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