Maths Zone
On this page there are useful links to help your child with their Maths. There are games and practical activities to improve and boost your child’s confidence.
Use this link for lots of interactive Maths games and fun activities.
Being able to perform simple calculations mentally is a skill that children need to practice on a regular basis, this also includes being able successfully and accurately recall times tables. Here are some useful sites that will help you to improve your child’s mental agility.
Pupils learn in many different ways, using the links below you will find printable resources to help improve all areas of your child’s Maths skills.
Time Tables Rock Stars
DO YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO ROCK AT THEIR TIMES TABLES?
It is important for your child to learn their times tables, but sometimes it is
hard work for you and for them.
Times Tables Rock Stars is a maths programme that takes all the worry out of
learning times tables and has a proven track record of boosting children’s fluency
and recall in multiplication and division.
We use Times Tables Rock Stars in school and we would like your child to access it
at home! Please download the TTRS app or type in www.ttrockstars.com and use in
a web browser. A quick 3-5 minutes four times a week will make a huge difference to
your child’s knowledge of their times tables.
WHAT IS TIMES TABLES ROCK STARS?
Times Tables Rock Stars is an award-winning maths learning platform where
children can practise their times tables like a rock star!
Their question-based games automatically adapt to your child’s unique learning
needs, helping them to recall their times tables in record speed. Accessible on any
device, via the app or browser, children can play anytime, anywhere.
Plus, the engaging gamification and motivating rewards mean it is never difficult to
entice children to play. Result! Your child’s login will be sent home so please support
them in learning their times tables regularly.
Times Table Websites
Here is a selection of Times Table resources we would encourage for you to use with your children at home. We recommend around 10-15 minutes of practice a day for children to become fluent with their Times Table knowledge & facts.
- Times Table Speed Test
https://www.timestables.co.uk/speed-test/
Practice to see where your children are at with an example of the test. - Hit the Button/Top Marks
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Hit the button is a good game to practice times tables. Can be used on any device also. There are also other Times Tables games for your children to enjoy. - U R Brainy
https://urbrainy.com/mtc
Another example of the Times Table Test (MTC). - Big Maths Learn it Songs
https://www.bigmaths.com/home_learning/learn-its/
Good sound clips of counting in times tables.
And above all, please teach your child that Maths is Fun!
Maths – Learning from home:️
There are a wealth of online resources out there for Maths to support home learning with your child. Below are some links for websites to use if you’re running out of ideas and want to try something different! All the teachers are setting work for pupils each week and keeping in contact. These useful websites have daily lessons your children can access relevant to their key stage or year group which might offer extra support in different areas. These websites have been recommended by the Local Authority for support with Maths during these unprecedented times.
I see maths – www.iseemaths.com
Daily lessons for children and home learning tasks.
White Rose Maths – www.whiterosemaths.com
Home learning section – each year group has a series of lessons with links to BBC Bitesize.
NCETM – www.ncetm.org.uk
Support for parents helping children with maths.
I hope you find this information and the websites useful. Any questions or support needed please contact [email protected].
Thank you.