At Discover Learning, our maths tutors introduce children to concepts, skills and thinking strategies that are crucial in everyday life and support learning across the curriculum. Maths helps children make sense of the numbers, patterns and shapes they see in the world around them. It also helps to develop a broad range of skills in problem solving, logical reasoning and flexible thinking.
Learning and practising mathematical skills from an early age is very important. Children who are taught math early and learn the basics at a young age are set up for a lifetime of achievement in all aspects of their academic performance. In our School Readiness Program, our maths tutors address early learning maths goals. For example, our school readiness children learn how to identify numbers, form them correctly and count objects confidently. Our maths tutors ensure that all activities and learning is practical, interactive and purposeful. Having a solid foundation in maths, sets children up for success throughout their life. Here are just a few ways you can make maths a central part of your child’s early education.
- Providing toys like blocks that allow for developing the concept of numbers
- Choosing books and educational videos focusing on numbers and counting
- Spending time on simple counting and numerical activities with your child, just as you spend time reading to develop literacy skills
At Discover learning, our primary maths tutors provide a wide range of interactive learning in maths, where our primary school children are involved in problem solving and investigatory activities. Maths stimulates curiosity, fosters creativity and equips children with the skills they need in life beyond school. Our children and our maths tutors enjoy active, ‘hands on’ activities which are relevant to real life!
At Discover learning, our maths tutors also focus on mental recall of times tables and number bonds. Time management is also essential in the teaching maths. These areas are key for supporting children in test preparation. Our interactive activities are designed to encourage higher level thinking skills, whilst instilling a love of maths in our children, and boosting in their confidence in tackling more challenging questions.
At home, you should make maths a part of everyday life as much as possible. This is particularly easy with school readiness children, as something as simple as pointing out street our bus numbers continues to stimulate their mathematical brain. Our maths tutors knows that it is key that children develop confidence in mathematical challenges, as it is often children’s self-esteem that prevents them from achieving their true potential.
Our Top Tips for parents from our maths tutors:
- Be positive about maths. Try not to say things like “I can’t do maths” or “I hated maths at school” – your child may start to think like that themselves.
- Point out the maths in everyday life. Include your child in activities involving numbers and measuring, such as shopping, cooking and travelling.
- Praise your child for effort rather than for being “clever”. This shows them that by working hard they can always improve and gives them a growth mindset.
