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KS2 Maths - back to basics ideas

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LIZS · 19/02/2008 15:47

ds had mid year exams and hasn't done as well as he might reasonably have expected and seems to be losing ground compared to his peers. Obviously we will be looking into this in more detail with the school but I was wondering if anyone knew of a back to basics type package, kind of a Write Start or Toe by Toe, for KS2 Maths suitable for a Year 5 to gain confidence.

He now thinks of most workbooks as babyish and even if he starts one he lacks the motivation to finish (whereas his sister will whizz through happily). We play lots of board games but he struggles with the rote type learning which underpins most maths.

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MrsOnTheMove · 19/02/2008 16:11

Have a look at www.whizz.com it is an online personal maths tutor. DS can have a try on the demo - the website explains all. They are offering a month trial for £13.50 i have a referral discount code if it looks any good to you. My DD is much younger but has come on leaps and bounds with it. Hope you find something that will help DS

LIZS · 19/02/2008 17:37

thank you will have a look. Anyone tried the new Nintendo Maths game yet ?

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doddle · 19/02/2008 17:45

Try this for the next few days for motivation

world maths day

It will only be online until the day itself on March 5th, but it is so much fun!! You get to to do live mental maths, at an appropriate level, against children from all around the world. My kids are hooked, so far today they've played against children from South Africa, Pakistan, Qatar, Switzerland, Botswana and many more. They try to beat their own personal best scores as well, as many questions right as you can in 1 minute. And it's free!!

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