Calculations Guide for Parents
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Calculations Guide for Parents
There have been many changes in the way in which mathematics is taught so this guide is to aid your understanding of how we teach calculation strategies in this school. It is designed to help you, help your child learn. Have a look at how things have changed since you were at school. Hopefully, you will be able to see the benefits of the new approaches.
Covered in the booklet are the four main operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Research tells us that it is fundamental to develop pupils’ conceptual understanding (through the use of physical objects and pictures) to enable them to successfully use and apply their mathematical skills in various situations. The calculations strategies in this booklet reflect this. Please note that the strategies in the booklet shown will be the only ones we teach in school.
If you would like further exemplification of each operation, please visit the school website where you will find the full Calculations Policy. Alternatively, make an appointment to see one of the Maths Subject Leaders, Miss Bland or Miss Jay who will be able to provide you with further details.
Useful Websites for Children http://nrich.maths.org http://amathsdictionaryforkids.com http://www.ictgames.com/resources.html http://www.ilovemathsgames.com http://www.mathsisfun.com http://www.mathszone.co.uk http://www.primarygames.co.uk http://www.topmarks.co.uk https://ec1.educationcity.com http://www.bbc.co.uk/education http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/index.html http://www.mathsisfun.com http://www.primaryresources.co.uk
Useful Websites for Parents/Carers http://ncetm.org.uk http://nrich.maths.org/frontpage http://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/maths-owl/maths http://www.maths4mumsanddads.co.uk/index.php
Useful Apps
(free unless stated)
App icon
Name (Developer)
Topic
6Numbers by Brainbow (Brainbow)
A countdown type gameuse given numbers to make a target.
Times tables and mental maths
Maths Party Free (Nicolas Lehovetzki)
Pick-a-path (National Council of teachers of Mathematics)
Mental maths game bursting bubbles from smallest answer to biggest. Covers addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Choose a path through a maze trying to reach a specific target number. Seven levels with negative numbers, fractions, decimal etc.
Multiplication Genius x 19 Free (Blue Onion Soft, Inc)
Times table multiple choice quiz.
Math Masters (HARASHOW Interactive)
Mental maths game with training, puzzle and battle modes for practicing addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Times table cloud click game (Lumpty Learning)
Times table practice
Number Snap (William Alexander)
Mental Arithmetic practice selecting the missing numbers from calculations.
Algebra
Hands-on Equations 1 (£1.99)
Fractions
Fractions – by BrainingCamp (Brainingcamp LLC) £0.69
Problem solving and reasoning
Virtual Manipulatives (ABCya.com)
Visualisation help for algebra A comprehensive guide to fractions from simplifying to adding, subtracting, division and multiplication. Includes lessons, challenges and quizzes. A fraction, decimal and percentage wall of bars that can be moved to compare size and manipulate.
Thinking Blocks Addition and Subtraction ( Math Playground)
Model and solve addition and subtraction word problems.
Thinking Blocks Multiplication and Division (Math Playground)
Model and solve multiplication and division word problems.
Thinking Blocks Practice with Fractions (Math Playground)
Model and solve word problems involving fractions
Thinking Blocks Practice with Ratio and Proportion Practice (Math Playground)
Model and solve problems involving ratio and proportion
NB. A more comprehensive list of recommended APPs can be found on the website.
Calculations Guide for Parents
There have been many changes in the way in which mathematics is taught so this guide is to aid your understanding of how we teach calculation strategies in this school. It is designed to help you, help your child learn. Have a look at how things have changed since you were at school. Hopefully, you will be able to see the benefits of the new approaches.
Covered in the booklet are the four main operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Research tells us that it is fundamental to develop pupils’ conceptual understanding (through the use of physical objects and pictures) to enable them to successfully use and apply their mathematical skills in various situations. The calculations strategies in this booklet reflect this. Please note that the strategies in the booklet shown will be the only ones we teach in school.
If you would like further exemplification of each operation, please visit the school website where you will find the full Calculations Policy. Alternatively, make an appointment to see one of the Maths Subject Leaders, Miss Bland or Miss Jay who will be able to provide you with further details.
Useful Websites for Children http://nrich.maths.org http://amathsdictionaryforkids.com http://www.ictgames.com/resources.html http://www.ilovemathsgames.com http://www.mathsisfun.com http://www.mathszone.co.uk http://www.primarygames.co.uk http://www.topmarks.co.uk https://ec1.educationcity.com http://www.bbc.co.uk/education http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/index.html http://www.mathsisfun.com http://www.primaryresources.co.uk
Useful Websites for Parents/Carers http://ncetm.org.uk http://nrich.maths.org/frontpage http://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/maths-owl/maths http://www.maths4mumsanddads.co.uk/index.php
Useful Apps
(free unless stated)
App icon
Name (Developer)
Topic
6Numbers by Brainbow (Brainbow)
A countdown type gameuse given numbers to make a target.
Times tables and mental maths
Maths Party Free (Nicolas Lehovetzki)
Pick-a-path (National Council of teachers of Mathematics)
Mental maths game bursting bubbles from smallest answer to biggest. Covers addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Choose a path through a maze trying to reach a specific target number. Seven levels with negative numbers, fractions, decimal etc.
Multiplication Genius x 19 Free (Blue Onion Soft, Inc)
Times table multiple choice quiz.
Math Masters (HARASHOW Interactive)
Mental maths game with training, puzzle and battle modes for practicing addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Times table cloud click game (Lumpty Learning)
Times table practice
Number Snap (William Alexander)
Mental Arithmetic practice selecting the missing numbers from calculations.
Algebra
Hands-on Equations 1 (£1.99)
Fractions
Fractions – by BrainingCamp (Brainingcamp LLC) £0.69
Problem solving and reasoning
Virtual Manipulatives (ABCya.com)
Visualisation help for algebra A comprehensive guide to fractions from simplifying to adding, subtracting, division and multiplication. Includes lessons, challenges and quizzes. A fraction, decimal and percentage wall of bars that can be moved to compare size and manipulate.
Thinking Blocks Addition and Subtraction ( Math Playground)
Model and solve addition and subtraction word problems.
Thinking Blocks Multiplication and Division (Math Playground)
Model and solve multiplication and division word problems.
Thinking Blocks Practice with Fractions (Math Playground)
Model and solve word problems involving fractions
Thinking Blocks Practice with Ratio and Proportion Practice (Math Playground)
Model and solve problems involving ratio and proportion
NB. A more comprehensive list of recommended APPs can be found on the website.
