Fractions are the first tricky abstract concept learners come across in math. Fortunately, most learners are familiar with fractions before they're taught in the classroom. Here are our suggestions to help parents prepare children to learn fractions.
Finding the math in leftover Halloween candy
Baking is a great way to use up leftover Halloween junk food - not to mention that it is a fantastic way of introducing mathematical concepts to children! Kids can do most of this with supervision. Here’s the recipe:
The rugby world cup math challenge
A Rugby World Cup-themed math challenge for all the family. Here are 10 rugby math questions, arranged in ascending difficulty. Suitable for 5 year olds to teenagers and grown ups.
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Concentration is the vital skill that gets stuff done. Here are our 7 tips to help parents boost their children's concentration skills.
Back to School - My New School Year Resolutions
The new school year has always felt more like a new year to me than January. A slightly chaotic mix of excitement and trepidation. So this year, I've set a few new (school) year resolutions to help ease us back into the busy school schedule.
Seven Math Skills Your Child Will Learn in 3rd Grade
Third grade is a big year for learning math! Kids learn about multiplication and division, dive into fractions, and even start calculating areas and perimeters. Learn how to support your child by exploring what will be happening in third grade math.
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Seven Math Skills Your Child Will Learn in 3rd Grade
Third grade is a big year for learning math! Kids learn about multiplication and division, dive into fractions, and even start calculating areas and perimeters. Learn how to support your child by exploring what will be happening in third grade math.
Dyscalculia and the Extra Struggle With Math
A small but significant proportion of the population struggle with a condition called dyscalculia, or Specific Learning Disorder in Mathematics, which negatively affects their ability to learn maths. Find out more about recent research and resources available.
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