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Maths for 8/9 year olds
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A friend has asked me to help tutor her son in maths (he is almost 9) and I am happy to do this - but wondered if anyone could recommend some books we can use as I want to be sure I use up to date methods/content. Thanks.
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this is just an example. Just pop down to any good book shop and have a look.
You should also look through the national curriculum:
http://curriculum.qcda.gov.uk/key-stages-1-and-2/subjects/mathematics/keystage2/index.aspx
Also look on the BBC site:
http://curriculum.qcda.gov.uk/key-stages-1-and-2/subjects/mathematics/keystage2/index.aspx
If you have access to mymaths (you need alogon and password) use that - it's superb.
http://mymaths.co.uk/
this is just an example. Just pop down to any good book shop and have a look.
You should also look through the national curriculum:
http://curriculum.qcda.gov.uk/key-stages-1-and-2/subjects/mathematics/keystage2/index.aspx
Also look on the BBC site:
http://curriculum.qcda.gov.uk/key-stages-1-and-2/subjects/mathematics/keystage2/index.aspx
If you have access to mymaths (you need alogon and password) use that - it's superb.
http://mymaths.co.uk/
The main difficulty is to ensure that the terminology and methods you use are current, otherwise the child may feel confused later on. The mathematical outcomes remain the same but the language and approaches used vary. This link will help you keep in the swim and it has free resources:
http://nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/primary/primaryframework/mathematicsframework
http://nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/primary/primaryframework/mathematicsframework