Maths help for parents of children aged 5 to 11
Reviews of maths software, maths books and maths internet sites
maths review of jojo in numberland
Jojo In Numberland – Multiplication & Division
Help! Jojo has lost Bobbin and he needs to get him back from the evil kidnapper, Shiver!
Great idea, great animations and incredibly loud sound! Correct answers gain rewards. Rewards lead to more fun surprises.
NRICH maths club Celebrating ten years online this site started well and has continued to grow, now claiming to be the largest maths site online. It includes a huge variety of free resources.
A real winner, especially if you have a bright child who enjoys investigating maths for the fun of it. Activities include puzzles, problem solving, investigations and games to play against the computer. A wide range of topics are included but the best way to get started is to look at this month’s edition and try some activities. For this June the main theme is angles and triangles, with trig for older pupils.
Folens: maths for the less able
Folens: Maths for the less able
This series of four files is aimed at children between 7 and 11 who don’t find maths easy. Generally, they address the needs of children who are about two years below the average for their age group and they do this quite well.
The packs consist of lesson plans for two lessons a week, resource sheets, follow up ideas and printable worksheets. The photocopiable pages do look rather dull, but that might be due to an attempt to take away age related graphics – not a bad idea.
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Maths online whizz education
Whizz education. Claiming to be the leading UK online maths tutor for children aged between 5 and 12. Started in 2006. Whizz say that it is just like having your own private tutor at home for as long as you like, although they recommend only 45 minutes a day.
The lessons are in the form of animations, inspiring children and giving help when they don’t understand a concept.
