January 12, 2026

What Is a Quadrilateral?Quadrilaterals are an important part of elementary geometry and often build directly on students’ understanding of polygons. Students see quadrilaterals in math lessons, real-life objects, and geometry standards—but what exactly is a quadrilateral? In this post, we’ll explain what a quadrilateral is, explore common examples, clear up common misconceptions, and share a simple

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January 11, 2026

Types of PolygonsAfter learning what a polygon is, the next step is understanding the different types of polygons. While all polygons are closed shapes with straight sides, they can look very different depending on how many sides they have. In this post, we’ll explore common types of polygons students learn in 3rd and 4th grade and

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January 10, 2026

What Is a Polygon?Polygons are one of the first geometry ideas students explore in elementary math. You’ll see them in standards, assessments, and everyday classroom activities. But what exactly is a polygon? In this post, we’ll break down what a polygon is, what makes a shape not a polygon, and how students can identify polygons with

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January 9, 2026

How to Divide Mixed Numbers (Step-by-Step)Learning how to divide mixed numbers is the final step in mastering fraction division. This skill builds directly on dividing fractions and dividing fractions by whole numbers and brings together multiple fraction concepts in one process. In this post, we’ll break down dividing mixed numbers into clear, manageable steps that support

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January 8, 2026

How to Divide Fractions by Whole Numbers (Step-by-Step)Learning how to divide fractions by whole numbers helps students extend their understanding of fraction division while reinforcing fraction multiplication skills. This skill builds directly on dividing fractions and prepares students for more advanced fraction concepts. In this post, we’ll break down dividing fractions by whole numbers into clear,

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January 7, 2026

How to Divide Fractions (Step-by-Step)Learning how to divide fractions is a key upper elementary math skill that builds on fraction multiplication. While dividing fractions may look tricky at first, following a clear process helps students understand and solve problems with confidence. In this post, we’ll walk through dividing fractions step by step using clear explanations and

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