Making Sense of....Numeracy

What's It About?

Many parents complain that maths is taught differently these days and that they feel unable to help their child because they don't understand the mathematical strategies used in schools. In this session we will look at some techniques that will help parents to help their child with maths.

Course Overview

* How has the teaching of maths changed?
* The reasons for these changes.
* What are the main difficulties children have with maths?
* How can parents help?
* Understanding decimals, fractions and percentages.
* Useful books, websites and study guides.

Learning Outcomes

* Discover the ways the teaching of maths has changed.
* Recognise the difficulties some children have with maths.
* Determine ways that parents can help.
* Develop an understanding of decimals, fractions and percentages.
* Identify some books and websites to help your child with maths.