Mathematics

Welcome to the Mathematics Learning Zone

This page offers a selection of enjoyable and interactive mathematical games and resources designed to reinforce and introduce essential math skills. You will find various links suitable for use on computers or tablets, along with options to download iPad/tablet applications and purchase books.

Maths activities to do at home

Shopping presents an excellent opportunity to incorporate mathematics. Consider questions such as: What is the highest-priced item in the cart? What will be the total cost of the groceries? What is the total weight of the items?
Children are often intrigued by money. You might ask: How much do you have? Who possesses the most? Can you create a total of 50p? Can you accumulate £1? Do you have sufficient funds to purchase…? How much additional money do you require?
Engaging in mathematical discussions while out and about can captivate a child's interest. You could inquire: How long do you estimate it will take? What time do you predict we will arrive? How many numbers can you identify during our journey? Assign 5 points for each yellow car spotted. Who can find the least expensive petrol station?
Playing dice games is enjoyable and provides an opportunity for your child to practice addition, as well as calculating double and half scores, while also counting totals as they advance on the game board. Recognising the number of dots on the dice is a mathematical skill known as subitising.

Times Tables

By the end of year four, all students should be familiar with their times tables up to 12 x 12, as well as the corresponding division facts.

Here are some useful tips for learning those tricky times tables!

The 2s, 4s, and 8s are all related, as they are simply doubles of one another, sharing many common results. For example, 2 x 8 = 16, just like 4 x 4 and 8 x 2.
When it comes to the 9 times table, you can leverage the 10 times table and adjust accordingly. For instance, for 5 x 9, think of it as (5 x 10) - 5, which gives you 50 - 5 = 45. Plus, a neat trick is that the digits in the answer always add up to 9! Don’t forget about the finger method, too.
The 7 times table can be a bit tricky, but if you’ve practiced the others, you’ll notice that you’ve already encountered many of the 7s, like 7 x 4 = 28 and 7 x 3 = 21.
7 x 8 = 56 is one of the tougher ones, but keep in mind the sequence of 5, 6, 7, and 8!

Times Tables Rockstars is a fantastic app and online platform that our school uses to help students practice their times tables. Remember to keep practicing your timetables using TT Rockstars. Click on the image below to go to their website (If you forget your username and password please contact the school office).