Support Your Child With Maths

Pam Larkins

Description

The first day at school is the day when an adventure of life-long learning begins and with a positive attitude your child will learn all the skills needed to equip them for adult life. The first year in school sets down the building blocks upon which all other learning takes place. Supporting your child at home helps to maintain a positive attitude and reinforces the learning that is happening at school. This book, one of a series of four, is written by a mother and experienced teacher, and outlines the techniques used in school in Mathematics, suggesting ways that you can help with learning at home, as well as providing web links to interactive activities.

Sujets

• Education

Informations

• Publié par: Andrews UK
• Date de parution: 23 mai 2012
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781781662892
• Langue: English

Extrait

Title Page
SUPPORT YOUR CHILD WITH MATHS
In Their First Year at School

by
Pam Larkins



Publisher Information
Support Your Child With Maths
published in 2012 by
Andrews UK Limited
www.andrewsuk.com
This book is sold subject to the condition that it shall not, by way of trade or otherwise, be lent, resold, hired out or otherwise circulated without the publisher’s prior written consent in any form of binding or cover other than that in which it is published, and without a similar condition being imposed on the subsequent purchaser.
Copyright © 2012 Pam Larkins
The right of Pam Larkins to be identified as author of this book has been asserted in accordance with section 77 and 78 of the Copyrights Designs and Patents Act 1988.



Introduction
The first day at school is the day when an adventure of life-long learning begins and with a positive attitude your child will learn all the skills needed to equip them for adult life. The first year in school sets down the building blocks upon which all other learning takes place. Supporting your child at home helps to maintain a positive attitude and reinforces the learning that is happening at school. This book, one of a series of four, is written by a mother and experienced teacher, and outlines the techniques used in school in Mathematics, suggesting ways that you can help with learning at home, as well as providing web links to interactive activities.



The First Day at School
One of the most important events in a child’s life is their first day in school. If you have prepared your child well they should find it exciting and not feel too anxious. You will have given them some idea about the school day and routines so they know what to expect. By arriving at school in good time they will have a chance to settle before school officially begins.
This is the day when an adventure of life-long learning begins and with a positive attitude your child will learn all the skills needed to equip them for adult life. By building a partnership with the school and supporting your child at home you will be giving your child the opportunity to develop to their full potential.
Remember that every child is different and not everyone can excel at everything. Recognise that your child may fail sometimes but help your child to understand that we all make mistakes and we learn through them. Always praise the things they do well and don’t dwell on things that are not a great success. However, always listen to your child and reassure them that you will help to solve any problems - whether academic, behavioural or emotional. It is essential that they know they should share any worries or concerns with their teacher, parent or carer and that problems will always be resolved.



What Subjects Will my Child Learn at School?
Although government initiatives will change from time to time there are certain subject areas that children will always cover. These include English Maths Science Design and technology Information and Communication Technology (ICT) History Geography Art and design Music Physical education Religious Education (RE) Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) & Citizenship
This book focuses on Mathematics but other books in the series cover the remaining subjects.
The government recognises the importance of the role a parent plays in their child’s education. Helping your child at home can boost their achievement and many skills such as reading and counting are fundamental to later learning. Advice and resources to help you support your child can be found at:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Schoolslearninganddevelopment/HelpingYourChildToLearn/index.htm



Why is Maths Important?
In our ever changing technological world maths has become increasingly important. Some children find it more difficult to understand the world of numbers but research shows that children are more likely to be successful in their understanding and use of mathematics if this learning is supported at home. By the time your child starts school you will already have played a part in introducing them to the world of mathematics. Continue this involvement and support throughout your child’s time at school and you will ensure they maintain a positive attitude and understanding.
The maths that your children engage in at school may appear very different from the school lessons you remember.