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There are three non-negotiable skills that a child needs to succeed at high school maths: Now, that list may seem overly simplistic but it really is at the heart of what every child needs succeed in higher level maths. In fact, even the dreaded algebra is really just basic arithmetic (adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing)… keep reading
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The only way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics. Paul R. Halmos In our post The Surprising Truth Behind Math Phobia we learned that mathematics is a language. Today we are going to begin exploring how this realisation should impact our teaching (and learning) of maths. Our First Language If maths is the universal… 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
