Science Learning Area News

Family Maths Puzzle

​We all use maths every day, often without realising it. At MFG we believe that every child can develop the numeracy skills they will need, both at school and throughout their lives. Helping your child feel confident about maths now gives them a head start.

‘Parental involvement has a large and positive impact on children's learning’

Review of Best Practice in Parental Engagement" (Department for Education, 2010)

‘The effect of parental involvement at home was stronger than that of either socio-economic status or parents' level of education’

The impact of parental involvement, parental support and family education on pupil achievement and adjustment (Desforges and Abouchaar, 2003)

Top tips for parents and families:

Be positive about maths. Don't say things like "I can’t do maths" or "I hated maths at school"; your child might start to think like that themselves.

Point out the maths in everyday life. Include your child in activities involving maths such as using money, cooking and travelling.

Praise your child for effort rather than talent - this shows them that by working hard they can always improve.

Sit down with your child and have a go at this puzzle together.

Ms Jo Toone

Leader of STEAM Initiatives