Dec03
In this post, we are going to learn to analyze, think about, and solve problems that require subtraction. At Smartick, we believe that a student understands and knows math the best when they have the ability to solve problems correctly. Therefore, we are going to analyze 5 different problems that require subtraction to reach a […]
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Another international exam, another disappointment for the US. The publication of the results of TIMSS 2015, an international test which assesses performance in math and science across 49 countries, did not bear good news for the US. It showed no improvement from 2011, unlike the Asian countries which remain at the head of the field. […]
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In previous posts, we’ve talked about how to use the Singapore Method with different math operations. In today’s post, we’re going to look at what kinds of advantages this method boasts for solving problems. We know that problem solving is one of the most important parts of math. So, we need to provide students with tools […]
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In this post, we are going to look at the concepts of ratio and proportion using an everyday element: a photograph. Have you ever looked at yourself in a photo and thought you looked a little different after changing its size? Taller, with a longer face, or maybe shorter… You’ve got to pay attention to […]
Continue reading »Nov28
In this post, we are going to learn to analyze, think about, and solve addition problems. Usually, failure in mathematics comes from not understanding the problems that we are given. This is why we are going to analyze 5 problems which require addition to solve. Addition Problems nº 1 There were 8 cars in the […]
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Singapore Math Bar Models are a very useful, visual method to teach simple word problems. Some weeks ago we learned how to use the Singapore Bar Models applied to fractions and today we are going to use it for multiplication and division problems. We have two quantities where one is a multiple of the other. Assuming […]
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The Getting Smart staff review of math enrichment programs is now available on their site in their “Smart Review” section. Their staff of teacher/bloggers praise Smartick’s math education program for it’s short, effective, daily sessions. The 10-15-minute daily sessions and personalized approach to math concepts are aligned with current research that these techniques improve student’s […]
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In this post, we are going to learn how to divide fractions. In order to do this, we are going to take a look at two different methods: Method 1 for dividing fractions: Cross-multiplication This method consists of multiplying the numerator of the first fraction by the denominator of the second fraction and then writing […]
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The Bay State Banner’s November issue features details about how they are working on a three-month pilot math program with Brookview House, a program for homeless women and their children, in Dorchester, MA. The goal of the program is to provide guidance and, once the pilot is complete, Smartick commits to providing any of the […]
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Combined operations In this post, we are going to learn the order of operations that you have to follow to do combined operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Combined operations cannot be done in a random manner. You have to follow an order: Step 1: Do the operations that are inside of the parentheses. For […]
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In today’s post, we are going to learn about addition with regrouping. Addition with regrouping consists of addition problems where the answer to the calculation is 10 or a larger number. For example, 6 + 7 = 13 is a regrouping addition problem. The steps to solve regrouping addition problems are the following: If the […]
Continue reading »Nov16
In today’s post, we are going to review the multiplication tables (times tables) with a trick so they don’t seem so long. Are you ready? Let’s get started! How Can We Learn Multiplication Tables Quickly? Have you noticed that all multiplication tables repeat numbers? Here’s an example: In the 1 times table, we have 1 […]
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