Progress with Oxford: Multiplication, Division and Fractions Age 7-8
Progress With Oxford Series
What’s inside...
A comprehensive educational book designed to help children aged 7-8 develop their skills in multiplication, division, and fractions. It includes a variety of exercises, activities, and tips that support the UK National Curriculum and aims to build confidence in these fundamental areas of mathematics. The Progress with Oxford Multiplication, Division and Fractions Age 7-8 workbook helps children progress with core maths skills while having fun and moving onto new skills expected at Key Stage 2. The books are precisely matched to a child's age and school expectations, helping them to achieve their potential. The series is designed to help children develop essential skills at home with minimal help, featuring picture clues, reminder boxes, tips, and advice to support learning. A lively character accompanies the child through engaging activities, with stickers and a progress chart included to reward and track achievements. Further support and fun activities are available on the Oxford Owl at Home website.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Can you explain how you solved one of the multiplication problems in the book?
What did you find challenging about the division exercises, and how did you overcome it?
How do you think understanding fractions can help you in everyday life?
Which new math concept from the book did you find most interesting and why?
Can you teach me something you learned about multiplication, division, or fractions from this book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use real-life examples like sharing food or dividing groups to make the concepts of multiplication, division, and fractions more relatable.
Show genuine curiosity when asking your child about what they’ve learned, making sure to listen actively to their explanations.
Encourage them to demonstrate their understanding by letting them 'teach' you a concept from the book.
Praise their efforts and progress, especially when they tackle and solve complex problems from the book.
Discuss the importance of each math skill in everyday life to emphasize the practical value of what they’re learning.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Building a Strong Foundation in Math
Explanation: This book provides clear explanations and practice exercises for key mathematical concepts like multiplication, division, and fractions, which are crucial skills at this developmental stage.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these mathematical concepts to solve real-life problems, understand patterns, and perform calculations that are essential in daily activities such as cooking, shopping, or budgeting.
Example Lesson: Enhancing Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: The book uses a variety of challenging tasks and puzzles that encourage children to think critically and find solutions to mathematical problems.
Real-World Application: This ability to solve problems enhances children's capacity to navigate challenges in school subjects, technology usage, and social situations.
Example Lesson: Fostering Perseverance and Resilience
Explanation: Through progressively difficult exercises, the book teaches children to tackle challenging tasks, building their perseverance and resilience in learning.
Real-World Application: These traits are vital in all areas of life, enabling children to face academic, personal, and professional obstacles with determination and resilience.
Example Lesson: Encouraging Independent Learning
Explanation: The book's structure allows children to work through problems at their own pace, fostering a sense of independence in their learning process.
Real-World Application: This independence can help children take charge of their studies, manage their time effectively, and develop self-motivation.
Example Lesson: Promoting Critical Thinking
Explanation: By engaging with complex problems and mathematical concepts, children are encouraged to think deeply and critically about the material.
Real-World Application: Critical thinking skills are applicable in discerning information, making informed decisions, and solving problems creatively in both academic and everyday contexts.