Maths Revision Age 10-11
Collins easy learning Series
What’s inside...
Easy Learning is designed to be user-friendly, facilitate learning, and enhance retention. It provides small, digestible chunks of information and emphasizes hands-on learning to make the process enjoyable and effective. This approach not only makes home study fun but also helps students succeed at school. Specifically, 'Easy Learning Maths Age 10-11' focuses on preparing students for KS2 tests by using clear signposting from information to questions, engaging and colorful questions to maintain high motivation levels, and organizing information and questions into clear, memorable chunks.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
10-11
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was the most interesting math problem in the book for you, and why?
Can you explain how the book helped you understand a math concept better?
What new math skills did you learn from this book that you'd like to apply in real-life situations?
Were there any challenging sections in the book, and how did you overcome them?
How do you think you can use what you've learned from this book in your next school year?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to discuss their favorite parts and least favorite parts of the book, promoting a deeper understanding of what engages them in learning math.
Ask your child to teach you a math concept from the book, which reinforces their understanding and boosts confidence.
Set up a 'math challenge' where both of you solve problems from the book together, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Prior to discussing the book, review the topics it covers so you can ask insightful questions that provoke thoughtful responses.
Celebrate the completion of the book and any math milestones achieved, which helps in building a positive attitude towards math learning.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Building a strong foundation in mathematical concepts
Explanation: The book covers key topics that are essential for understanding mathematics at this stage, such as fractions, geometry, and data handling.
Real-World Application: Mastery of these topics helps children solve mathematical problems efficiently in their daily schoolwork and lays a solid base for future advanced topics.
Example Lesson: Developing problem-solving skills
Explanation: Through various exercises and problems presented in the book, children learn to approach and solve mathematical challenges, fostering critical thinking.
Real-World Application: These skills are transferable to real-life situations where logical reasoning and problem-solving are required, such as planning an event or managing time.
Example Lesson: Enhancing time management
Explanation: Timed activities within the book teach children how to manage their time effectively while solving math problems.
Real-World Application: This ability can be applied to managing daily tasks, improving productivity and reducing stress.
Example Lesson: Encouraging perseverance
Explanation: The book provides incrementally challenging problems that require persistence and effort to solve, promoting a growth mindset.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of persistence which is crucial in overcoming obstacles in school assignments and other areas of life.
Example Lesson: Building confidence in academic abilities
Explanation: By mastering the exercises provided in the book, children build self-esteem and confidence in their math abilities.
Real-World Application: This boost in confidence can lead to greater participation in class, willingness to tackle new challenges, and overall positive attitude towards learning.