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If you’re planning on home schooling from the outset, you are probably wondering when ‘formal’ academics should begin. You might have questions like: Skill 1: Counting to Ten The single most important skill for success in maths, is counting. A solid foundation in counting really can make learning maths as easy as 1, 2, 3…… keep reading
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Kids and parents often ask, “Why is this question in here twice?” It happens often in Milestone Maths and it is totally intentional. There are two reasons why I repeat the “same question,” and, no, it has nothing to do with me working too late! Reason 1: Some kids need it that way The first… keep reading
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Whether you’re planning on home educating from the start or just want to set your child on the right path for school, you might be wondering, “What skills do I need to teach/encourage to prepare my child for success in maths?” The core skill required to start the study of maths is the ability to… keep reading
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While I’m not convinced, as some educators are, that place value is the holy grail of mathematics education, it does have its uses so kids do need to have a basic understanding of it. In Milestone Maths, we use place value for two practical purposes: The (free!) workbook below gives extra practice with place value… keep reading
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Writing a maths book is a little like fortune telling. You try to come up with a set of lessons and problems that will fit most situations but it can never be a perfect match for everyone, if indeed anyone. So, how do you approach this? The answer is simple…Read more: Studying Maths Efficiently keep reading
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Where should you start your child with Milestone Maths? The simple answer is to just begin with the first book for the year at which your child is nominally working. However, Milestone Maths is designed to allow you to more precisely match the entry point to your child’s ability, knowledge and experience. Keep reading to… keep reading
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Some things in mathematics are simple not negotiable. These are foundational skills on which the whole of the maths superstructure is built. But the good news is, that these skills are actually few in number and there are many and varied ways to learn them so you are free to choose the one/s that suits… keep reading
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There’s nothing better than games to help kids learn and remember their number facts. Here’s a simple game that appears in Milestone Maths level B4. Print out an addition grid (below). Get together with a friend and two different coloured markers or pencils. The object of the game is to get four answers written in… keep reading
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A multiplication table is a great tool to use when you’re just learning your times tables. It’s even better when you make your own because you’ll learn a lot in the process! Download and print the template below. Decorate it how you wish and fill in the correct values as you learn each table (or… keep reading