Tag: maths for kids

  • 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

    The secret weapon that supercharges early maths lessons
  • It’s winter and one of my favourite winter desserts is warm apple pie with custard. Most pies are circles and the number pi has a lot to do with circles. We’re going to see exactly how the number pi is related to circles but first I’d like you to do an experiment. keep reading

    The Secret Names of Numbers Part 2: pi
  • Did you know, numbers can do way more than just count? Some numbers even have names and crazy stories to tell! Over the next few months we’ll be meeting some seriously surprising numbers but today we’ll just take a sneak peak at some of them. Which secrets are you itching to unlock? Stick around—these number… keep reading

    Introducing The Secret Names of Numbers