arithmetic

To make sure pupils get the SATs practice they need, it makes sense to set homework that also involves parents/carers. Here are some things to consider. Set short, focused activities, following on from work in school While children need practice in tackling a mixture of problems on different topics,… Read More

Learning Focus: To be able to develop, practise and use alternative strategies for solving mental arithmetic problems Mental arithmetic is a tricky topic and is one of the biggest causes of distress amongst pupils. Being given five seconds to come up with increasingly more difficult questions is hard enough under… Read More