Here are a few of my blog articles on how to help - A Parent's Guide to Learning Times Tables & Tips for Learning The 12 Times Tables. (But please don't despair if they haven't quite mastered a skill, for most learners, a little additional support and practice will soon have them back on track.)ġ) Multiplication tables - It feels so old fashioned to say it but here goes: Children must know their times tables, and be able to recall them fluently. If your child can answer these correctly and fluently (in a few seconds) chances are they’ve mastered the skill. You can use them as a ' maths health checklist' to help you ensure your child is on track. I’ve picked out my 10 priority maths skills for 9 year olds.
This is the ideal situation, but as a maths teacher and parent, I'm aware that nine can also be a precarious year where confidence and attitude to maths can tip the other way.
By nine the ground work on core maths skills should be paying off and a solid foundation in maths taking shape. Age nine is an important year in maths for young learners.
