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Why Learning the Multiplication Table is More Important than Learning Strategies
Reimagining Maths Teaching Part 3 Last week we learned that number sense is developed, not taught. We also saw that while we can’t explicitly teach number sense, we can provide the ideal conditions for a child to develop number sense…
Why “Number Sense” is so hard to teach
“Number sense isn’t a bag of mental tricks, and teaching strategies alone won’t make it appear. In this post, we explore how understanding the structure of numbers—and practising real problems—helps children develop true number fluency.
Why Maths Feels Like a Collection of Random Rules
Maths often feels like a long list of rules: carry here, borrow there, invert and multiply. But what if the problem isn’t the child — it’s the way maths is usually taught?
Happy Pi Day! What pi is and how to calculate it
Discover the magic of Pi (π) with this hands-on measurement experiment. A fun geometry lesson for primary students to celebrate Pi Day on March 14th.
How much maths does my homeschooled child need?
If you’ve ever homeschooled a tween or teen, chances are you’ve heard the question: “Where am I ever going to use this?” From time to time I see something on the socials that makes me sigh. There’ll be a parent…
Milestone Maths Level A Milestone 2
Counting to Five The aim of this milestone is for your child to learn: Not all counting is counting! Some kids are natural born memorisers and they can rattle off a sequence of numbers without blinking. But this does not…
Introduction to Milestone Maths Level A
Milestone 1 Before you get started with Milestone Maths, the only purchase you must make is to get a set of physical Sumstix. Yes, you could technically make a paper or cardboard set but they would be very fiddly for…
Resource Bundle for Milestone Maths A1
Milestone Maths is all about hands-on, practical maths, especially in the early years. But we also understand that homeschool families are often juggling a lot, including (usually) a tight single-income budget. You don’t need unnecessary clutter or expense. So, for…
Why are there no squares on the Sydney Harbour Bridge?
If you look closely at our famous “Coathanger,” you’ll see thousands of triangles, but not a single empty square. Do you know why? Today’s final Real World Application lesson from Level D is all about Rigid Geometry. We’re exploring why…