Wednesday 2 October 2019

Maths Tips for Parents

TOP TEN TIPS FOR PARENTS TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILDREN IN MATHEMATICS
  1. Help them to learn their tables and have quick recall of all tables up to 10 x 10 and related division problems – eg how many 6s in 42?
  1. Practise number bonds – eg what do you add to 45 to get 100?
  1. Encourage them to show all working out when doing homework
  1. Encourage them to complete homework to a good standard
  1. Ensure they have all the correct equipment for maths lessons
  1. Use every day situations to practise maths – eg estimating the bill when in the supermarket: is the large size better value etc
  1. Encourage a positive attitude to maths. Make maths fun!
  1. Reinforce where maths is used in everyday life including in the work place
  1. Make use of interactive online activities for revision, practise and fun!
  1. Encourage children to get involved in solving puzzles – eg Suduko, Logic puzzles, games of strategy. Puzzles can be found on the NRICH website www.nrich.org

Websites and Apps:

www.ncca.ie

www.khanacademy.org

www.pdst.ie

www.mangahigh.com

www.mathplayground.com

www.scoilnet.ie

www.mathsisfun.net

www.mathsisgoodforyou.com

www.math-drills.com

www.numeracyworkout.co.uk

www.mathsweek.ie

www.seomraranga.com

Apps :

Mathmaster Free

Squeebles Times Tables

Symmetry School

Numerosity

Mathmateer Free

Kids Math Ace Games Lite Free

Number Monster

Operation Math

Math Bingo

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