Short multiplication methods for Key Stage 2 … [Read more...]
How to work out percentages of whole numbers – by converting to a fraction
Work out percentages of whole numbers by converting to fractions and then cross multiplication. … [Read more...]
Rip up those textbooks for maths confidence!
There is a scene in the Robin Williams film "Dead Poets Society" when he encourages the students to rip out the introductory pages of a poetry book. The general point is that they should be thinking for themselves and not using a graph to rate the poems effectiveness. I'm definitely not of the opinion that we should all be ripping pages out of books but I do feel that … [Read more...]
5 tips to make maths fun
I'm not really sure that maths can be described as "fun" but it should be; after all was fun in the beginning! From being a toddler you were your child's first maths teacher. Counting, singing songs and making things out of cardboard all have their part to play in encouraging your child to explore the magical world of numbers. Once your child starts school it's important to … [Read more...]