Subtracting Decimals

What is the Pythagorean Theorem? Thousands of years ago, a Greek philosopher named Pythagoras discovered a formula to help us solve the lengths of a right triangle. It’s called the Pythagorean theorem — let’s learn more! Author Lucy Hart Published: Dec 2024 Key takeaways • The Pythagorean theorem formula is a² + b² = c². […]

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What are odd and even numbers? You may have heard about odd and even numbers, but what exactly are they? Let’s explore even and odd numbers in more detail and look at examples from 1 to 100. Author Gary Ferguson Published: Dec 2024 Key takeaways • All even numbers are divisible by 2 and leave […]

Subtraction With Regrouping

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Subtraction With Regrouping Solve more complex subtraction problems with regrouping, also known as borrowing or carrying! Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways Subtraction with regrouping is a key building block for learning mathematics – It allows you to solve double and triple digit subtraction problems. It’s important to learn subtraction with regrouping – […]

Subtracting Decimals

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Subtracting Decimals Let’s get straight to the point – learn how to subtract decimals with our easy guide. Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways Adding and subtracting decimals is a lot easier than you think – You’ll use the same subtraction skills you use to subtract whole numbers. Understanding how decimals work makes […]

What is Repeated Subtraction?

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What is Repeated Subtraction? Repeated subtraction is a useful way to introduce students to division. By using this method to solve division problems, students gain a deeper understanding of how to divide numbers into equal groups. Author Katie Wickliff Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways • The repeated subtraction method helps students understand division as creating […]

Difference in Math

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Difference in Math Subtraction is one of the most important math skills you’ll ever learn. Discover all of the different ways to find the difference. Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways Finding the difference is foundational – Subtraction is one of the most basic concepts in math, so it’s important to master the […]

What is a Rhombus?

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What is a Rhombus? Discover the key properties of this unique 4-sided shape. Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways A rhombus has four sides – They are 2-D shapes that have all four sides of the same length. There are a lot of examples of rhombuses in the real world – Kites are […]

Quadrilaterals

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All About Quadrilaterals Learn all about this four-sided polygon and the different shapes it comes in. Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways Its properties are important – There are certain criteria a shape must meet to be considered a quadrilateral. There are different types – A quadrilateral isn’t its own shape, but rather […]

All About Pentagons

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All About Pentagons Learn all about the 5-sided shape that’s so fun, they named a government building after it. Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways Pentagons are 5-sided polygons – “Penta” means “five,” so it’s easy to remember how many sides you’re dealing with when you see the word “pentagon.” Finding the perimeter […]

Types of triangles

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Types of triangles Don’t be ‘obtuse’ – learn about the types of triangles and get the answers ‘right’ every time. Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways A triangle is one of the most important shapes in mathematics – Learning about triangles builds the foundation for more challenging subjects like geometry and trigonometry. There […]