Now we don’t realize, but when we learned to drive we had all 5 senses ready in each action: selecting the right gear, playing with the clutch and accelerating, or remembering to look in our rearview mirror. There comes a day when, without realizing it, we do all of these with confidence and agility, while listening to music and even singing or talking to our copilot. Something similar occurs with mathematics: it is important to learn from a young age to have confidence and fluency with numbers and problems. The Smartick method consists precisely of the repetition in learning math word problems, logic, coding and arithmetic operations until the student has successfully completed that level and can move on to more complex tasks. If (and only if) they master what is proposed can they move on to the more complex levels. Therefore, it is to learn to solve problems quickly and correctly.
Why is repetition in learning important?
5 main reasons that repetition is important in learning
For a real-life commitment
We believe that Primary Education has to form to real life, in which time is a variable to be taken into account. Solving problems quickly, or in the time allocated is vitally important.
To save energy
Fundamentally, Smartick is mathematics for Primary Education. Taking skill and speed in problems and simple operations will allow children to progress faster to the secondary level, paying attention to the new while having well-established bases.
Because we don’t want them to memorize, but rather have significant learning
They apply what they know. That is why, in addition to calculation, in each session, there are fluency problems to be solved that involve reading comprehension and real-life situations.
Because we want to increase their confidence in mathematics
The things that we do today with assurance, we have done many (many) times before. Which is why repetition is fundamental to mathematical competence.
Because it creates thinking routines and mental structures
Problems always have a way to be solved. This strengthens the way in which a student will face math problems in the future, with order and resolution criteria.
If your child’s school year begins now or you want to encourage them to continue learning at their own pace, register now and try it for free.
Learn More:
- Repetition Learning, Good Habits and Smartick
- Practice and Repetition as the Base of Learning
- 7 Advantages of Children That Know How to Solve Problems
- Word Problems: Levels of Difficulty in Mathematical Language
- Number Talks: Learn Math through Talking
Master’s in International Education from the Universidad de Alcalá– Instituto Franklin.
She has worked as a teacher in three different countries and is now a Translator on the Content Creation Team at Smartick and helps to adapt content for blog posts.
As a native Rhode Islander she loves any activity on the water and when she’s not working you can find her traveling, kickboxing, or trying out a new recipe.
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