What is Repeated Subtraction?

Home Math Resources Skills Subtraction Repeated Subtraction 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 […]

Difference in Math

Home Math Resources Skills Subtraction Difference 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, […]

What are Positive Numbers?

Home Math Resources Skills Numbers Positive Numbers What are Positive Numbers? A quick overview of positive numbers and their characteristics. Author Tess Loucka Published: Nov 2024 Key takeaways Positive numbers are any number greater than 0. Positive numbers can be whole numbers, fractions, or decimals, unlike positive integers which can only be whole numbers. When […]

What is a Rhombus?

Home Math Resources Skills Shapes Rhombus 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 […]

Quadrilaterals

Home Math Resources Skills Shapes Quadrilaterals 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 […]

All About Pentagons

Home Math Resources Skills Shapes Pentagons 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 […]

Types of triangles

Home Math Resources Skills Shapes Triangles 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 […]

All About Squares

Home Math Resources Skills Shapes Squares All About Squares Learn how to identify and measure one of the most important and common shapes! Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways Squares have four equal sides and four equal angles – These regular polygons are two-dimensional enclosed figures. There are three parts to a square […]

All About Rectangles

Home Math Resources Skills Shapes Rectangles All About Rectangles Don’t be a square (at least not all the time). Learn all about rectangles. Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways A rectangle is a four-sided closed shape with equal parallel sides – A square is always a rectangle, but a rectangle is not always […]

All About Octagons

Home Math Resources Skills Shapes Octagons All About Octagons Let’s explore the world of the eight-sided octagon. Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways An octagon is a shape with 8 eight sides – It’s actually a type of polygon, which is typically a shape with at least three sides. There are different types […]