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Posted by Peter on 3rd April 2009
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Maths worksheet: Dividing a 2-digit number by a single digit.

When parents come to help their children with maths it is often division which is the most problematic area. Frequently it is the parents who claim they do not understand the ‘modern methods’ used in school today. The final efficient, or standard method of division is much the same method as it has always been: [...]

Posted by Peter on 2nd April 2009
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Year 5 Maths Worksheet: Multiplying a 3-digit number

This is an intermediate step in the progress towards developing an efficient, standard method of multiplication on paper. It presumes a good knowledge of times tables before starting. An important part of this process which is often neglected, is that an estimate of the answer should be quickly worked out ‘in your head’ before beginning [...]

Posted by Peter on 1st April 2009
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Year 2 maths worksheet: missing numbers on a number square

A 100 number square is an essential item to help young children with their maths. This worksheet takes parts of the number squares and asks for the missing numbers to be filled in. It is interesting to watch how children do this kind of activity as it involves both counting on and counting back and [...]