All About Hexagons

Home Math Resources Skills Shapes Hexagons All About Hexagons Discover the ins and outs of this versatile six-sided shape. Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways A hexagon has six sides – They are two-dimensional closed figures, and they can be oddly shaped, so long as their sides add up to six. There are […]

All About Circles

Home Math Resources Skills Shapes Circles All About Circles Let’s learn about one of the most important – and perfect! – shapes in the world.  Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways Circles are round shapes without any points, straight lines or angles – They don’t have to be perfectly round, though. There’s a […]

What are 3D shapes?

Home Math Resources Skills Shapes 3D Shapes What are 3D shapes? Names & properties Learn about the three-dimensional shapes that make up our world. Author Tess Loucka Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways • 3D shapes can be measured in the 3 dimensions of length, width, and height. • All 3D shapes have faces, edges, and […]

What are 2D shapes?

Home Math Resources Skills Shapes 2D Shapes What are 2D shapes? Names & properties Learn about the two-dimensional shapes that make up our world. Author Tess Loucka Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways • 2D shapes are plane shapes that only have the two dimensions of length and width. • Polygons are a type of 2D […]

How to Write Numbers in Words

Home Math Resources Skills Numbers Writing Numbers in Words How to Write Numbers in Words When we write numbers as words, we call it word form! Learn when to use word form and tips for writing numbers. Author Amber Watkins Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways • All numbers can be written in word form. • […]

What Are Whole Numbers?

Home Math Resources Skills Numbers Whole Numbers What Are Whole Numbers? Whole numbers are a set of numbers that includes positive integers and 0. This article covers everything you need to know about whole numbers.  Author Katie Wickliff Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways • Whole numbers are not parts of numbers–such as decimals or fractions. […]

What is a Number Line?

Home Math Resources Skills Numbers Number Line What is a Number Line? In math, a number line is a visual representation of sequential numbers on a straight, horizontal line. Let’s learn all about this useful mathematical tool! Author Katie Wickliff Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways • Number lines strengthen mental math skills by bridging concrete […]

What is Standard Form?

Home Math Resources Skills Numbers Standard Form What is Standard Form? Standard form helps us represent numbers and equations clearly and consistently. Let’s explore the concept in more detail! Author Michelle Griczika Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways • Standard form is a concept that helps us to consistently represent numbers and equations. • Fractions and […]

What Are Rational Numbers?

Home Math Resources Skills Numbers Rational Numbers What Are Rational Numbers? Whether you’re a student or are looking to improve your numeracy skills, understanding rational numbers is crucial. Let’s discover what makes rational numbers so fascinating! Author Jill Padfield Published: Nov 2024 Key takeaways • A rational number is a number that can be expressed […]

What is Place Value?

Home Math Resources Skills Numbers Place Value What is Place Value? Learn what place value is and have a go at some questions! Author Katie Wickliff Published: Nov 2024 Key takeaways • Place value is based on a pattern of tens. • Every digit in a number has a place value. • Place value charts […]