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How do I help my child learn their times tables?

= + x /. Numeracy workshop Mrs Gagg 20 November 2013. How do I help my child learn their times tables?. The way we teach maths has changed during the last 15 years Facts and methods >>> understanding

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How do I help my child learn their times tables?

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  1. = + x / Numeracy workshop Mrs Gagg 20 November 2013 How do I help my child learn their times tables?

  2. The way we teach maths has changed during the last 15 years • Facts and methods >>> understanding • Children talk, make decisions, choose equipment, explain, challenge, apply, become active learners • Mental strategies • OK to make mistakes History > now

  3. Times tables – controversial issue Children – struggle! Parents often ask for tips / help No more weekly class tests Use activities and games to teach Still important to practice, in a fun way! Knowing times tables will help in other areas of maths Maths is not about getting the right answer but how you get there!

  4. Images – arrays, toy cars etc Counting stick Digit cards Fact of the day / week Fizz Buzz Order to teach tables – 2, 10, 5, 3, 6, 4, 8, 9, 7, 11, 12 (need to know all by end of primary school) Using known facts to work out unknown facts Grid game Multiplication bingo Ideas, games, activities we use in school

  5. www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks1bitesize/numeracy/multiplication www.bbc.co.uk/skillwise/numbers http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/ www.familylearning.org.uk http://www.primaryinteractive.co.uk/maths.htm http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/math-trainer-multiply.html http://www.maths-games.org/times-tables-games.html http://www.teachingtables.co.uk/ Good websites

  6. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/9355005/Numeracy-campaign-How-to-master-multiplication-tables-for-children.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/9355005/Numeracy-campaign-How-to-master-multiplication-tables-for-children.html Interesting research:

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