Progress with Oxford: Multiplication, Division and Fractions Age 5-6
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What’s inside...
This educational book from the 'Progress with Oxford' series focuses on building essential mathematics skills in young learners. Covering topics such as multiplication, division, and fractions, it provides engaging exercises and activities designed to enhance a child's numerical abilities and problem-solving skills. The workbook encourages children aged 5-6 to recognize and compute simple fractions and to solve problems using multiplication and division skills. It includes picture clues for younger children and reminder boxes and tips for older children to promote independent learning. A lively character guides children through the activities, with fun stickers to reward their progress. A progress chart at the end of the book helps track achievements and plan next steps. Additional resources, including free eBooks and activities, are available on the Oxford Owl website to further support a child's learning journey.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-6
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some ways we use multiplication or division in our daily lives?
Can you think of a fun story problem involving fractions?
How do you feel when you solve a difficult math problem?
Why do you think it's important to learn about multiplication, division, and fractions?
What are some strategies that help you understand these math concepts better?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to explain their thought process when solving math problems from the book to enhance their understanding and verbal skills.
Relate math problems to real-life scenarios to make the concepts more relevant and interesting for your child.
Celebrate small victories and progress to boost your child's confidence and interest in math.
Use visual aids, such as drawings or physical objects, to help your child grasp difficult concepts, especially fractions.
Ask your child to teach you a math concept from the book, which helps reinforce their learning and makes the experience more interactive and fun.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Basic Mathematical Concepts
Explanation: This book introduces children to foundational mathematical operations such as multiplication, division, and fractions through engaging activities and examples.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these basic math skills to solve everyday problems, such as dividing a snack evenly among friends or calculating the total cost of items during shopping.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving Skills
Explanation: Through structured activities in the book, children are encouraged to solve mathematical problems systematically.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children tackle academic challenges across subjects and make informed decisions in real-life situations.
Example Lesson: Building Confidence with Numbers
Explanation: Progressive exercises in the book are designed to help children gain confidence and fluency with numbers.
Real-World Application: As children become more confident with mathematical operations, they are more likely to participate actively in math class and other activities requiring quantitative analysis.
Example Lesson: Critical Thinking
Explanation: The book challenges children to think critically about numbers and their relationships through various mathematical puzzles and activities.
Real-World Application: Critical thinking skills fostered by these activities equip children to navigate and analyze information effectively in a data-driven world.