Maths

Clear explanations of primary maths methods, from times tables to fractions, so parents can support what is taught in class.

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Maths · PrimaryLearning times tables with a simple weekly planA week-by-week plan for the times tables up to 12 × 12: a sensible order, five-minute daily activities, known-fact strategies and the Year 4 check.Maths · ParentsHow to help your child with fractionsA parent's guide to primary fractions: bar models, equivalent fractions, fractions of amounts, comparing and adding, with worked examples and common errors.Maths · ParentsColumn addition, subtraction and short division explained for parentsWorked examples of the written methods taught in primary school, from column addition and subtraction to long multiplication and the bus stop method.