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Using SMART Blocks

SMART Blocks is an add-on that enables you to perform math activities with your class by writing numbers on the page, and then connecting them to a SMART Block. You can choose from seven different equation types to work with. You can learn how to use SMART Blocks through the pop-up guide.

To access SMART Blocks

To access the SMART Blocks pop-up guide

SMART Block activities

Important

SMART Blocks will perform the computation inside the blocks. Do not ink inside the blocks. See the examples below.

The following SMART Block activities are available:

SMART Block	Function
	Addition blocks accept up to two inputs. The output is the sum of the inputs. Example:
	Subtraction blocks accept up to two inputs. The output is the difference of the inputs. Example:
	Multiplication blocks accept up to two inputs. The output is the product of the inputs. Example:
	Division blocks accept up to two inputs. The output is the quotient of the inputs. Example:
	Power blocks accept up to two inputs. The output is the first input to the power of the second input. Example:
	Square root blocks accept one input. The output is the square root of the input. Example:
	Unknown blocks accept two inputs. The output is a random operation applied to the inputs. Example:

Education Software 2015

Windows operating systems

Using SMART Blocks

SMART Block activities