What Are Factors?
What Are Factors? These factor into many other aspects of math, so get ready to learn an important skill Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways Factors divide a number evenly – When dividing a number (dividend) by another number (divisor), you can get whole numbers or numbers with reminders. The divisor that gets […]
What is Prime Factorization?
What is Prime Factorization? Did you know we have the power to change the way numbers are represented by using the prime factorization method? Learn the prime factorization definition and how we use it in math. Author Amber Watkins Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways • Prime factorization is one of the most fundamental ideas in […]
How to Subtract Mixed Numbers
How to Subtract Mixed Numbers This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions to solve different types of mixed number subtraction problems. Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways • Mixed numbers consist of a whole number and a fractional part, such as 4 ⅓ • Finding the least common denominator is a key part of […]
Simplifying Fractions
Simplifying Fractions Reduce those clunky fractions down to something more manageable. Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways Simplifying fractions makes them easier to work with – Reducing fractions makes them easier to visualize and work into other math problems. It’s all about the GCF – The greatest common factor (GCF) of both the […]
Multiplying Fractions
Multiplying Fractions Learn how to multiply fractions with ease Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways There are three main types of fractions — There are proper fractions, improper fractions, and mixed fractions. Fractions consist of a numerator and a denominator — Both of these numbers need to be multiplied when you multiply a […]
How to Teach Division
How to Teach Division: Tips from a Math Tutor How to teach division to elementary school students who are struggling. Tips from a math tutor for parents. Author Amber Watkins Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways How you teach division varies by grade level. While long division is typically introduced in 4th grade or 5th grade […]
How to Multiply Decimals
How to Multiply Decimals All you need to know about multiplying decimals by each other, whole numbers, and exponents. Boost your skills and confidence with this step-by-step guide. Author Tess Loucka Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways • Knowing how to multiply decimals is a crucial skill that you’ll use throughout your daily life. • To […]
How to Divide Decimals
How to Divide Decimals “Learning how to divide decimals doesn’t have to be complicated, just try not to forget the point.” Author Amber Watkins Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways • Dividing decimals requires a good understanding of basic long division steps. If students know how to do long division, they can easily learn how to […]
What is Decimal Place Value?
What is Decimal Place Value? Decimals made easy! The ins and outs of decimal place values – what they’re named, how they work, and applying them to real problems Author Tess Loucka Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways • Decimal numbers get smaller the farther away from the decimal point they are. Decimal places closer to […]
How to Convert Decimals to Fractions
How to Convert Decimals to Fractions By the end of this lesson you will feel more confident converting decimals to fractions making you more prepared for other fifth-grade math lessons! Author Amber Watkins Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways Knowing how to convert a decimal to fraction equivalents is a required skill learned in fifth-grade math. […]
