www.mathswhizz.com

[atiredmum]

Hi all,

I was just wondering if there are any parents out there using maths whizz and how they have found it for their children?

I'm looking to give my DC a little boost. We've done a little work on the English side and now wanted to spend a little time on the maths.

I think DC is in a fairly high achieving class (I could be wrong!) and I think the lack of exposure to numbers and maths seems to be the problem (curriculum change at the end of year 1 from abroad). I believe she has the ability but I don't want to let the slow start affect her as she goes through the years.

TIA

tiredone

Yes, we do it. I reviewed it here

I hope I don't get in trouble for linking , but I can't be arsed to write it all again!

Thank you. I see us using it in a similar way. Mainly holidays but worth the annual subscribtion is we join our young child as well. I'm also finding that DD isn't enjoying reading every night and although I know this will help her I feel like breaking it up with some maths....

What did you use for English, if I can be so nosy?

We used maths-whizz for quite some time, and largely my dc enjoyed it. One thing I did find however, was that a lot of what she was learning wasn't appearing to translate into pen and paper work. It looked like she could do things when it came to animated games and whizzy lights, but a workbook was a different matter.

What age is your DC Isla? My older girls-year 4 and 5, are now doing quite a bit where they have to write stuff down on paper to help them.

She's 9 Southern, don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking it and it's great for developing maths confidence, and learning stuff in a relaxed fun and games way. I'm just not entirely convinced that at later levels it lends itself to helping in a pen and paper situation? but perhaps that's just our experience.

No, fair enough. I know what you mean. I think some kids find it easier to translate knowledge than others. My year 5 finds it easy to switch between paper and computer, the year 4 not so much.

I couldn't agree more that with young kids working on paper is invaluable. I know everyone will have their own approach and diff needs etc. What we tried to do was keep the computers for fun, and do work on paper.
One of my daughters ( now 9) of course uses computers now for projects and homework etc but Maths... on paper... always. I'm no expert but I think it's something to do with using your hands also helping things sink in.
Kumon Maths works with pen and paper, you can get worksheets from the BBC, we used someone called Lessons in the Post who provided about 15 mins a night of maths work during term times. Worked well for us, but others I'm sure will get on fine with a Kumon Maths or just the odd worksheets if kids need extra.

One thing I would say is that we thought they might need help in year one but did nothing until year two just on the basis that they are still very very young and they need time to find themselves.... I'm sure some would argue even starting at 7/8 is too young