Maths help for parents of children aged 5 to 11
Maths Game: Cross number 1
Maths Game: Cross number 1
This is the first in a little series of fun maths games called cross numbers. Just like a crossword but with numbers. This first cross number is addition only, using mainly 2-digit numbers.
Drag the numbers from the left hand side into the correct squares on the cross number. You can check your answer by clicking on the Answer button.
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Free Y2 maths worksheets: Comparing and measuring lines
The ruler, with whole centimetres on, is introduced in Year 2. It is possible, but not easy, to get rulers with just cm on. You will probably have to make do with a ruler with both cm and mm on. These two worksheets look at short, straight lines and ask for a comparison: which is longest? Your children can measure these lines with a ruler but before they do so always ask them to have a guess (or estimate) about how long they think they are in centimetres. This is a habit which they should get into early and always keep!
When printing these free maths worksheets, make sure that you do not have the option ‘fit to page’ or similar page scaling options on, as this could affect the length of the lines when printing. All the free maths worksheets have been produced as A4 pages.
Free Y2 maths worksheet: Comparing and measuring lines (pg 1)
Free Y2 maths worksheet: Comparing and measuring lines (pg 2)
Free Y1 maths worksheets: Comparing measurements
This week we are going to have another look at measurement and standard metric units of measurement. However, in year 1 measurement is much more about comparisons.
The first maths worksheet looks at vocabulary to do with comparing length:
Widest/narrowest, longest/shortest and tallest/shortest.
The second free maths worksheet looks at capacity where three terms are introduced: full, empty, fullest, emptiest and half full.
Plenty of practical work can be done at home with water, filling and emptying jugs and containers, whether it is in the sink, in the bath or outside using sand. (I’ve just been to St Ives, making sand castles – perfect opportunity!)
Make the most of this by talking with your children – get them to pour from one container to another – ask which has more; we are all often tricked into thinking that a tall narrow glass holds more than a short, wide glass etc.
Free Y1 maths worksheet: Comparisons of length