Writing a maths book is a little like fortune telling. You try to come up with a set of lessons and problems that will fit most situations but it can never be a perfect match for everyone, if indeed anyone. So, how do you approach this? The answer is simple...Read more: Studying Maths Efficiently
Some things in mathematics are simple not negotiable. These are foundational skills on which the whole of the maths superstructure is built. But the good news is, that these skills are actually few in number and there are many and…
There’s nothing better than games to help kids learn and remember their number facts. Here’s a simple game that appears in Milestone Maths level B4. Print out an addition grid (below). Get together with a friend and two different coloured…
A multiplication table is a great tool to use when you’re just learning your times tables. It’s even better when you make your own because you’ll learn a lot in the process! Download and print the template below. Decorate it…
Originally known as Cuisenaire rods, Sumstix were invented by a Belgian school teacher in the 1930s and introduced to the rest of the world in the 1950s. They were popular in Australian schools in the 1970s-1980s but fell out of…
