Amid the drama, bravery and triumph of the Winter Olympics, there's plenty of room for math! Here are some Winter Olympics themed puzzles for you to tackle as a family.
As a parent, it's tough to watch your children struggle with something. Being stuck in maths is part of the process, so rather than guide them towards the answer, you can help them develop strategies for getting unstuck themselves.
Want to be a mind reader? Have x-ray vision? No problem - you’ll just need a little bit of maths to get you going. These maths tricks are great to play on your little ones, and with a bit of practice they’ll be able to wow their friends too.
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It’s no surprise that learning can slide down the agenda - so here are a few tips for getting you and your learners motivated and get back on track.
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A look at the 12 times tables through a climbers eyes. By breaking them into safe ledges and bite sized chunks, this article will help any child master this often daunting times table.
Number lines provide a good mental arithmetic strategy for addition and subtraction. Here's our guide to using number lines and how they can help accelerate learning.