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An essential resource that will enable all parents - whatever their ability - to help their child with homework and general numeracy questions
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Does the sight of your child's maths homework fill you with dread? Do you look for any excuse when they ask you to explain fractions or multiplication? Maths can often leave children - and parents - perplexed.
How to do Maths so Your Children Can Too works through maths topics with a simple step-by-step approach, explaining the new ways of teaching maths that confuse so many parents. This book will show you how to:
- Master 'number bonds' and 'number lines'
- Divide by 'chunking'
- Multiply using 'the grid method'
- Work with fractions, percentages and ratios
- Understand number and place value
Bridging the gap between primary and secondary school - when children often struggle - and packed full of simple, accessible examples, this essential guide will banish your maths phobia and take the pain out of homework time.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been looking for a book like this to help me do maths homework with my son for ages. This one is PERFECT! It is so easy to understand.... quite chatty and informal. It really makes you believe that maths doesn't have to be scary or something that you can't enjoy. The most important thing, I think, is that it explains how maths is taught NOW which has changed in many ways from when I was at school. My son uses number squares and number lines and talks about numeracy not maths. It's a new world and one that I am so glad someone is able to explain. I would highly, highly recommend this book to anyone with primary aged kids.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was initially put-off from buying this because of a typo in the maths I found on the preview pages available on Amazon, but it was just what I was looking for so ordered it anyway.
I'm happy to report that the book seems excellent. I like that it is written by a single person which lends a consistency and clarity to the whole work, making it very easy to follow. As well as the formal descriptions of the modern methods for teaching numeracy, the book is filled with examples of the sort of short cuts we as adults take for granted when doing mental arithmetic (things like, to divide by 5, divide by 10 then double the answer) so that we are more likely to pass these on.
I'm getting ahead of myself because my children are not yet 4, but this book already has me thinking more about what to do and what not to do in the basic number work and games we already play so that they will hit the ground running when they start to look at numeracy more formally.
I'm happy to report that the book seems excellent. I like that it is written by a single person which lends a consistency and clarity to the whole work, making it very easy to follow. As well as the formal descriptions of the modern methods for teaching numeracy, the book is filled with examples of the sort of short cuts we as adults take for granted when doing mental arithmetic (things like, to divide by 5, divide by 10 then double the answer) so that we are more likely to pass these on.
I'm getting ahead of myself because my children are not yet 4, but this book already has me thinking more about what to do and what not to do in the basic number work and games we already play so that they will hit the ground running when they start to look at numeracy more formally.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I borrowed this book from Guildford library in September and have renewed it every three weeks since. It is now December and someone else wants it so I have to take it back. Not before buying my own copy, however. Naomi writes in elegant, clear yet informal English and effortlessly takes the reader through the four operations and decimals percentages and fractions. She explains succinctly and at a decent pace. She should write another book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
What grown ups are afraid to admit
A good book and well thought out. Naomi Sani has tried to cover subjects which children first encounter when doing maths and gives examples so parents can understand to apply this... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr Watcher
Fantastic book
I bought this book for two reasons: I wanted to help my yr 5 son with his homework and I wanted to feel more confidant in the yr two class in which I have been volunteering. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Clare M. Santer
Brilliant book
I ordered this book so I could help my 11yr old, 9yr old and 5yr old with their maths and so that I could get a better understanding of what and how they are learning in school. Read more
Published 4 months ago by s_kabir
You CAN do maths
Do you feel confused or worried when your child comes home and asks for help with maths homework? Have you forgotten what you learnt or are worried about teaching your child... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Parents in Touch
A great help...
As a primary headteacher I heartly recommend this book. We are currently selling the book to families at our school. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. Jon Barr
Good
Very good for showing you the basics of how Maths is now taught in Primary Schools. Good for parents who wish to help their children and only know the traditional methods.
Published 8 months ago by David H
Fantastic!
I enjoyed Maths at school but things have changed and I had forgotten lots. This book has been wonderful; helping me help my son - what an excellent book.
Published 18 months ago by GinnyS
Fantastic!
How did I cope before this book? , its been a huge break though for both my daughter and I - it all suddenly makes sense - we no longer dread maths homework!
Published 22 months ago by TASHFERDINAD
Fantastic book - easy to read and understand
Great book. It's easy to read, understand and then put into practice with your children. I have a phobia of maths but this has given me the confidence to ensure my children aren't... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Pipstery
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