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Adding fractions with common denominators (printable included)

Adding fractions is going to be one of the most essential yet complex skills that students will have to master in Grades 4 and 5.

Happy Numbers team· 07 Sep

How we increased the motivation of children in grades 4-5

Now, Happy Numbers’ 4th- and 5th-grade students are more motivated than ever to learn math.

Happy Numbers team· 07 Jun

Students Achieve Even More Math Growth Thanks to Program Improvements

Our students successfully solve more tasks and spend more time on the platform than they used to.

Happy Numbers team· 11 May

Meet the updated Placement Test

The Happy Numbers Content Team is continuously working not only on new product development but also on fine-tuning existing features and resources.

Happy Numbers team· 19 Apr

Introducing standard units of length measurement at 2nd grade: centimeters and inches

Although students are familiar with the idea that all objects have length, they don't automatically get the concept of...

Happy Numbers team· 28 Feb

The Zone of Proximal Development in the classroom and on HappyNumbers

In this article we’ll discuss the Zone of Proximal Development and how we apply this concept within Happy Numbers.

Happy Numbers team· 24 Feb

Fun Ways to Teach Multiplication to 3rd Graders

One of the main concepts of the 3rd grade is definitely multiplication. This basic knowledge is as crucial as addition and subtraction because all future skills are built on these foundations. That's why it's so important to form a conceptual understanding rather than just to memorize facts.

Happy Numbers team· 09 Feb