If you can look at a small collection of objects and see at a glance how many are there without counting, you can subitize! But developing kids’ ability to see a collection of objects (or a number) as being made … Continue reading
It’s a good idea to try and bring the maths your child is focusing on ‘to life’ in the stories you read together. Most books present opportunities to do something, even if it’s just getting your child to look at … Continue reading
Your alarm bells should be going off if you notice your child solely using the traditional algorithm (ie process) below for addition: Teachers have moved away from this method nowadays, and this is because they understand that children reap much … Continue reading
A simple number chart can really help a child who has difficulty with number patterns, depending on how it’s used. However, it is important to remember that saying the numbers in order is the first step in teaching any part … Continue reading
An algorithm is a formula or set of rules or steps for solving a particular problem or accomplishing a particular task. This set of rules or steps must be unambiguous, and have a clear finishing point. Algorithms can be in … Continue reading
When you’re trying to show your child something in Maths, sometimes they won’t listen, or they argue -That’s not how you do it , or they chuck a tantrum and storm off. Why do they do this, when you’re just … Continue reading
Here are some good ideas from the Huntington Learning Center for getting some real maths into your child’s life, eg by checking real sport scores and looking at sports statistics, learning about compound interest with a real savings account, looking … Continue reading
Many maths apps involve children in reading, comprehending, analyzing and solving problems while playing games. They can choose from a range of games, and the same game can be played over and over, with different content each time. Some even … Continue reading