Why helping at home is important Maths is one of the most important subjects that your child studies at school. Current teaching methods for maths Children.

Why helping at home is importantMaths is one of the most important subjects

that your child studies at school. Current teaching methods for maths Children do really benefit when parents take a keen interest in their

mathematical learning.

Adult attitude to mathsIs this you?

‘My first thoughts of mathematics are fear, not being able to do it and feeling inferior.’

DfEE‘Parents who are confident about Numeracy

tend to have children who are also confident, and these children are ready to tackle and assimilate new ideas in a way that is impossible for children who feel uncertain about, or even fear, Numeracy.’

Skill for lifeWe all use Numeracy all day everyday!

We look at the clock to tell the time before we get out of bed.

We estimate how far it is to the floor!

We know how many degrees to turn the tap so that we get enough water without getting soaked!

We measure the cornflakes in our bowl so they don't spill over!

Well you get the picture!

4 Calculation areasAddition

Subtraction

Multiplication

Division

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D

AimsAimsTo look at the ways in which the teaching of

mathematics has changed;To look at how children calculate;Try activities to develop calculation

strategies;To look at ways in which you as parents can

help your children

How has mathematics changed?How has mathematics changed?Daily mathematics lesson;Emphasis on mental calculations;Interactive whole class and group teaching;Enjoyable practical approaches;Mathematics with understanding

Mental calculationsChildren are encouraged to count in different ways and to calculate mentally.

Number lines – Bead bar / number stick / individual number lines / Number ladders

CalculationsThe aim is that

children will always be able to recognise when calculations can be done ‘ in their heads’ and choose effective and efficient strategies to work out the answers.

WorkshopsWe’ve provided a carousel of workshops

on all four calculation areasEach session will last approximately 10

minutes.A bell will go after 10 minutes to signal it

is time to switch to next workshop.Your first session is according to the

number you were given on arrival.Please wait until you are guided to your

next session by a member of staff.

Organisation of Workshops

PLACE CALCULATION 1st 2nd

3rd 4th

Y3 Classroom

ADDITION 1 4 3 2

Y4 Classroom

SUBTRACTION 2 1 4 3

Y6 Classroom

DIVISION 3 2 1 4

Y5 Classroom

MULTIPLICATION 4 3 2 1

Information to take away will be available in the reception area at the end of the

workshops.

Thank you for coming to our Maths information evening and helping us to support your child’s learning!