Feb03
Today, we will be learning to use “borrowing,” (sometimes called “regrouping”) in a subtraction problem. In order to do this we need to remember how the elements of a subtraction problem are placed: Place the number being subtracted under the number being subtracted from so that place values in the same column match. Subtract each […]
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In today’s post, we’re going to study the concept of ratios using the “Singapore Bar Model” methodology. First, we need to take into consideration that two quantities can be compared in different ways. By subtracting, by a fraction, and by multiplying…but today, we’re going to use ratios as a factor of comparison. To be able to […]
Continue reading »Feb01
How can we find out if a number is divisible by 7? In this post, we are going to look at the divisibility guidelines for the number 7. One of the ways to find out is by dividing the number by 7. If the remainder is zero, we know that the number is divisible by […]
Continue reading »Jan30
This week we will address the topic of measurements of length. Do you know what they are? Do you know what they are used for? We will explain it to you in this post. The length determines the distance between two points, or in other words, it is the amount of space between two points. For […]
Continue reading »Jan27
Today we are going to review division word problems with decimals. Does it seem difficult? Well, it’s not! Solving division word problems with decimals is the same as solving them with whole numbers. I’m going to show you! You can review what a decimal number is here. Every time we solve a word problem, the first […]
Continue reading »Jan26
In this week’s post, we’re going to look at what the rule of three inverse is and how to use it to solve problems. The rule of three is a way to solve proportionality problems. If we are dealing with a direct proportionality, then apply the direct rule of three. If we are dealing with inverse proportionality, […]
Continue reading »Jan25
In order to subtract or add fractions, we must have the same denominator. We can see this in different cases: Subtract or add fractions with the same denominator: If both fractions to be added or subtracted have the same denominator, we leave the same denominator and add or subtract the numerator. We are going to look […]
Continue reading »Jan23
Welcome to the Smartick blog! In this week’s post, we are going to learn how to calculate halves, thirds, and fourths. These expressions are not only used in math problems, but also in daily life. Do you know what they are? Do you know how to calculate them? In this post, you will realize how […]
Continue reading »Jan20
In today’s post, we are going to see some problems involving distance conversions, and give some advice for solving them. Problem number 1 with distance conversions The pirate, Silver Beard, has arrived on Coral island to search for treasure. On the map, it says that from the shore, he must hopscotch 3.7 hectometers toward the […]
Continue reading »Jan19
In this entry, we will learn the importance of the parentheses when performing calculations with signs (negative) in the powers. We all know that multiplication is an abbreviated form of writing a reiterated sum. For example, 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 can be more simply written as 2 x 5. In […]
Continue reading »Jan18
In this post, you are going to learn how to do 3-digit division. Before beginning to divide, it is important that you know the multiplication tables (1×1 through 9×9) because you need them to solve division. Once you know the multiplication tables, you can begin to do 3-digit division. The steps that you must follow […]
Continue reading »Jan17
Fingers are one of the most helpful tools for children in learning mathematical concepts. This is partly due to their availability; it allows children to establish one to one correspondences, or it helps to lessen the memory load of a problem thanks to having physical representations of quantities. It can even help make instantly perceive […]
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