It's easy to assume that a student knows the meaning of all the words used in the Year 6 SATS maths vocabulary.. ... but, just in case, here's a list of some of the more common maths terms used. These have been taken from SATS papers 2001 - 2013. I hope they are useful and please do let me know if I've missed any! Angles Angles are formed when 2 straight lines meet at a … [Read more...]
Help with Year 6 KS2 maths SATS revision cards
..There's a lot of support available for KS2 maths SATS revision .. from past papers to online games, many website feature an amazing array of resources. Even this post is a continuation from the National Curriculum Year 6 SAT tests. Although the tests are typically more 'low key' in the classroom. Many students are unaware that they are taking a national assessment. Teachers … [Read more...]
Math Riddle Puzzle eBook Review
Math Riddle Puzzle eBook Review Few people doubt the benefit of encouraging children to practice their sums. Unfortunately it's just not that easy to present your child with a whole page of addition - and expect them to do it without complaining. Although it's a really good way of becoming confident, the constant practice of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division … [Read more...]
What use is a quadratic equation?
What use is a quadratic equation? A quadratic equation is an equation where at least one term is squared. It looks something like this: ax² + bx + c or c = ax² + bx .. and students are asked to solve, factorise or draw it. Quadratics are usually the most dreaded of homework assignments. I'm sure many students have wondered about their use. Will they ever be useful - or is a … [Read more...]
10 seriously brilliant maths careers
Seriously brilliant maths careers can be achieved .. When she was younger, my sister really wanted to work on the checkout at our local supermarket...that's using maths in a really practical way - all that addition! :-) Although, behind the scenes of any retailer, there's an amazing range of skilled professionals. Making sure the shelves are stacked involves statistics, … [Read more...]