Welcome
Welcome to the Hertfordshire Mathematics
website - Parents and Carers page.
Nobody would deny the contribution
that parents and carers make to their child's education. Parents often
ask teachers, "What can I do at home to help my child with maths?"
Throughout this website, you will
find materials, resources, information about the teaching and learning
of mathematics throughout the school years.
The most effective support you can offer your child is your
time! Highlight the mathematical situations in everyday life whenever
possible eg counting stairs, shopping, journeys, planning TV viewing
and playing games. Games do not have to be expensive - a pack of
cards, a set of dominoes, some dice and a calendar provide endless
opportunities to explore mathematics.
If you have the opportunity to attend a workshop of Parents Evening
for mathematics at your child's school, please make the effort
to attend. You will find it enjoyable and informative.
Aileen Mulot, Primary Numeracy Consultant
Hertfordshire Team |
Resources
We have collected together references,
web-links and resources that specifically mention learning about mathematics
at home.
- "Learning
about mathematics at home and at school" - a useful leaflet
from the Basic Skills Agency
- "Mathematics
Learning in Year 1 to Year 6" - produced by BEAM Education for
the National Numeracy Strategy. These leaflets, with many ideas, are
available from your child's school on request.
- A
wide range of published materials is available from bookshops/ supermarkets.
Year 9 National Tests
2003 Advice Sheet for Parents
Secondary
schools were sent folders containing "Year 9 booster kit: Mathematics" from
the DfES. Inside is a sheet of advice for parents. Ask your school
for the current sheet or download the file below:
Useful Web Links
There are numerous websites with interactive opportunities for you to
play with your child.
Some starting points:
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