Ruler Measurements
Ruler Measurements Rulers let you capture the size of things around you, from the length of your pencil to the width of your notebook, all in inches or centimeters. Author Michelle Griczika Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways • A ruler is a tool that measures the length or width of objects in inches or centimeters. […]
The Metric System
The Metric System Jump into the measurement system that is used around the world. Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways Metric is a worldwide standard – While some countries maintain their own, distinct units of measure, the metric system has been embraced around the world. Measure all sorts of things – The metric […]
How to Read a Clock to Tell Time
How to Read a Clock to Tell Time Telling the time with analog and digital clocks, made easy Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways • There are two kinds of clocks, analog and digital. • Analog clocks use an hour hand and a minute hand to tell time. Some analog clocks have a […]
How to Calculate Elapsed Time
How to Calculate Elapsed Time Elapsed time and time duration formula, techniques, and practice Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways • Elapsed time is the time that exists between the start and end of an event • Calculating elapsed time is one of the most common types of mathematics that we use in […]
What is Capacity?
What is Capacity? A thorough explanation of how to measure capacity using both the metric and customary systems of measurement, with helpful conversion charts and practice questions Author Tess Loucka Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways • The most used system of capacity measurement in the world is the metric system. Only 3 countries use the […]
What Does AM and PM stand for?
What Does AM and PM stand for? Easy definitions for A.M. and P.M. and the story behind how we tell time today Author Tess Loucka Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways • AM stands for ante meridiem and PM stands for post meridiem • AM and PM both refer to a 12-hour period of each day. […]
What Are Vertices?
What Are Vertices? Watch it all come together as you master vertices! Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways A vertex is the point where two lines intersect – We’ll see them a lot in geometric shapes, such as cubes or pyramids. There can be more than one vertex in a shape – Multiple […]
What is Volume in Math?
What is Volume in Math? Calculating the volume of objects has many real-world applications. Students use specific formulas to calculate the volume of three dimensional shapes. Author Katie Wickliff Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways • Volume refers to the amount of space an object takes up. • Volume formulas vary by shape. • When calculating […]
What is a Prime Number?
What Are Prime Numbers? Learn the definition of prime numbers, how we use them in math and see a list of prime numbers up to 100. Author Tess Loucka Published: November 2024 Key takeaways • A prime number is any positive number that can only be divided by itself and the number 1. • There […]
What are Perpendicular Lines?
What are Perpendicular Lines? In this guide, learn all about perpendicular lines and how to identify them! Author Katie Wickliff Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways • Perpendicular lines are two straight lines that meet or intersect at 90°. • The opposite of perpendicular lines are parallel lines. Unlike perpendicular lines, parallel lines never intersect. • […]
