Maths at Home

How can I best support my children in Maths?

Your Own Maths Experiences

1. How did you feel about Maths at school and why?

2. What differences do you see in the way your children learn Maths

compared to how you were learnt it?

Eastwood Primary SchoolMathematics Vision Statement

At Eastwood, we believe Mathematics should spark interest and curiosity in all students. This can be done by providing purposeful

contexts for students to explore, discuss and apply problem solving strategies. Learning experiences should be accessible yet

challenging for all students, with the aim of developing deep understanding of Mathematics concepts. Emphasis should be

placed on students talking with their peers in order to clarify, explain and justify their mathematical thinking.

Brain Research

Thoughts to consider:What messages do you

send your children about their ability to learn

Maths?

Growth Mindset

Thoughts to consider:Does this video make you consider changes

that you could make to the way you praise

your children?

Twelve Steps To Increase Your Child’s Math Achievement And

Make Math Fun Jo Boaler

Stanford University CEO: youcubed

(Click to access the Full Article or Summarised Version)

Putting Research into Action

Encourage a Growth Mindset

● Never praise children by telling them they are “smart.”

● Never share stories of math failure or even dislike.

Encourage Challenge and Mistakes

● Always praise mistakes and say that you are really pleased that your child is making them.

● Encourage children to work on problems that are challenging for them, so that they can make mistakes.

● When you help your children, do not lead them through work step by step, as this takes away important learning opportunities for them.

Focus on Understanding

● Encourage drawing whenever you can.

● Encourage students to make sense of maths at all times.

● Never time children or encourage faster work.

Develop Number Sense● Encourage students to think flexibly about numbers.● When children answer questions and get them wrong, try and find the

logic in their answers.

Have Fun!

● Give children math puzzles.

● Play games.

Resources● DET Victoria - Birth - Year 2 / Years 3-6 / Tips to help your child (pdf)

● FUSE - Everyday Maths Animations

● Victorian Maths Challenge

● NZ Maths - Maths at our house / Task Sheets

● Back to Front Maths - Parents Portal

● Youcubed - Parent Resources

● Family Maths Toolkit (UK Based)

● Oxford Owl - Maths at Home (UK Based)

● Bedtime Math - iPhone/iPad or Android App (US Based)

Useful Google Searches● Maths Games (Google Images)● Printable Maths Board Games ● Maths Puzzles● Maths Riddles● Maths Brain Teasers● Hands on Maths Games● Dice and card games

Contact Details

Nichole SkewsNumeracy Learning Specialist

skews.nichole.a@edumail.vic.gov.au