Maths Age 7-8
What’s inside...
Easy Learning is easy to use, easy to learn and easy to remember.Small chunks of information and learning through practice maths activities make working at home fun and achieving success at school easy.Easy Learning Maths Age 7-8 gives support, practice and guidance for year-by-year school learning. Easy to use - clear guidance for parent and child Easy to learn - colourful and engaging activities keep motivation levels high Easy to remember - information and activities organised in clear, memorable chunks
Why read this book
- Tailored for 7-8 year-olds' developmental learning stages.
- Engages with exciting, real-world mathematical problems.
- Enhances critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Encourages a fun, interactive learning experience.
Age
7-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was the most challenging math problem in the book for you, and how did you solve it?
Can you explain how the book helps us use math in our daily lives?
What new math concept did you learn from this book, and how would you teach it to someone else?
If you could create your own math problem, what would it look like and what would it teach us?
Tip: Role play these questions
Listen actively to your child’s explanations and provide positive feedback to encourage their problem-solving skills.
Relate math problems to real-life situations to make the concepts more tangible and understandable.
Encourage your child to draw or write out their thoughts if they’re struggling to communicate their understanding verbally.
Celebrate their successes, no matter how small, to boost their confidence in tackling math problems.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Through engaging math puzzles and activities, 'Maths Age 7-8' helps children develop crucial problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these skills in real-life situations requiring analytical thinking, such as figuring out how to divide a snack fairly among friends.
Example Lesson: Critical thinking
Explanation: The book encourages children to think critically about numbers and patterns.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children evaluate options and make decisions, whether they're choosing the best deal while shopping or participating in science projects at school.
Example Lesson: Time management
Explanation: By working through timed exercises, children learn to manage their time efficiently.
Real-World Application: This lesson is invaluable in managing daily tasks such as completing homework, chores, or planning their playtime.
Example Lesson: Independence in learning
Explanation: Tasks are designed to challenge students, promoting self-learning and confidence in their abilities.
Real-World Application: Children learn to take initiative in their learning, which can lead to greater self-sufficiency in completing school assignments or learning new skills.
Example Lesson: Persistence
Explanation: With incremental challenges, the book teaches children the value of persistence as they tackle more complex problems.
Real-World Application: This instills a mindset of perseverance which is crucial when faced with difficult tasks at school or in personal endeavors.