Activity for all ages!

This activity is one very good idea and is appropriate for any level. Ask the question:

'The answer is 10 (or any number), what’s the question? '

Possible responses:

·         8 plus 2

·         5 x 2

·         25 - 15

·         2.5 times 4

·         the number before 11

·         9999 subtract 9989

This is a brilliant activity because: there's no failure; it stimulates thinking and it stretches knowledge of numbers and mathematical relationships; it's good fun.

Welcome to a new year at the ABC!

This year promises to be an exciting one full of Maths!

In this blog you will be able to find different activities and ideas that can help you and your child develop your Maths skills in a fun way!

Always remember this golden rule when you work with your child: Whatever you do, make sure your children enjoy it!

Some advice when working with them is:

·         Talk about the use of maths in your everyday life;

·         Play games involving numbers and/or logic, such as card games, dominoes, darts, chess etc.;

·         Stimulate their thinking at times of boredom, (such as when travelling), with mental activities;

·         Check with the school about the methods they are teaching for any specific content, such as written methods of calculating.