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New Ways to Explore Volume in Grade 5: From Unit Cubes to Real-World Measurement

This July, we launched a virtual adventure in Grade 5 Module 5, where students explore volume through unit cubes and real-world measurements.

Happy Numbers Team· 16 Jul

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Journey Through Time and Space to Learn Angle Measurement: New Updates in Grade 4

Explore our newly updated Grade 4 angle measurement topic featuring protractor skills and a space-themed adventure.

Happy Numbers Team· 19 Jun

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Introducing Math Fact Fluency: A New Way to Build Confidence and Master Math Facts

Happy Numbers now offers built-in Math Fact Fluency games for Grades 1–5, helping students build speed and accuracy through short, engaging practice sessions.

Happy Numbers team· 04 Jun

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Exciting News: Happy Numbers is SOC 2 Type 2 Certified!

Happy Numbers is now SOC 2 Type 2 certified, confirming our commitment to strong data security practices and district compliance.

Happy Numbers Team· 29 May

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Revised Time Targets for Pre-K & K: More Learning in Less Time

Happy Numbers has reduced Weekly Time Targets for Pre-K and Kindergarten students, making learning more efficient, engaging, and better aligned with their developmental needs.

Happy Numbers Team· 29 Apr

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Grade 3 Data Adventures: Master Scaled Graphs with the Animal Shelter Challenge!

Explore new updates in Grade 3 Module 6, Topic A, where students learn data representation through fun animal-themed challenges.

Happy Numbers Team· 08 Apr

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New Geometry Journeys in Grade 3: Join Geo and Butterfly to Save the City!

Join Geo and Butterfly on a magical geometry adventure, where interactive visuals and fun challenges help students explore polygons and quadrilaterals!

Happy Numbers Team· 07 Mar

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New Visuals for Grade 4: Exploring Angles and Plane Figures

New visual updates in Grade 4, Module 4 help students explore angles and plane figures through interactive activities, real-world professions, and engaging scenarios.

Happy Numbers Team· 07 Mar

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Student Report Update: Enhanced Tracking for Student Progress

Discover the latest updates to the Student Report, featuring new Curriculum Progress and Assessment blocks for clearer insights into student performance and growth.

Happy Numbers Team· 20 Feb

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Stuck Students Feature: Identifying and Supporting Struggling Learners

Quickly identify students who are struggling with tasks and provide timely support using the new Stuck Students feature on your Weekly Dashboard.

Happy Numbers Team· 20 Feb