Yr 2 maths - deeper level apps or worksheets

[gettingthereonemistakeatatime]

Hi
I need some advice...

Teacher (state school) said DC is above average in maths and more than capable of being advanced in maths at end of year (imagine they have an eye on KS1 stats!). Only issues they can see is rushing and recall. Apparently DC gets it when it is explained and then carries on independently BUT has a tendency to rush and make silly mistakes (this used to be the case with most subjects, but is now not an issue other than in Maths, think Maths is least favourite subject). The other issue is recall. DC needs reminding of what they did previously before getting on with it. Apparently this is the area that most needs to be addressed. Comprehension and reading are very advanced so this can't be the problem. Recall is usually fantastic but for maths it's like '100 first dates', so they are clearly only learning at a superficial level and putting in the minimum effort.

Am I right in thinking that this is just a reinforcement issue and DC needs to practice a few time during the week to embed the learning? If so, can anyone recommend any material?

I started with a refresh of Year 1 using 'progress with Oxford books' and I can see what the teacher means. There were a couple of occasions I had to explain what needed to be done (really easy tasks) but this was quickly picked up and completed correctly. Honestly think DC just doesn't like maths much and wants interaction before they will attempt it. Problem with the books are that you only do it once or twice and then it's onto the next thing and there are no further opportunities to reinforce. So I feel I need an app or worksheets, so I can give DC different examples everyday for a week. I would consider an online course, as long as it's fun, but DC already has access to Mathletics and I don't want to overburden them. Just a quick 10 mins every night, so that by the end of the week they are not asking 'what do I have to do again'?

Any advice appreciated.

Check out Cubie- one of the things we really like about it is how exercises cover similar content in lots of different ways, and frequently goes back to earlier topics so that learning is really re enforced. It’s about 10 mins a day for us, which is perfect. Sometimes they need a little help, but mostly they do it independently.

Thanks. Will have a look.

Maths factor for the solid methodology. Not a fan of Mathletics as it feels a bit superficial.

Doing extra on top of school everyday at home is unlikely to make dd like maths more. She's Y2, why the pressure?

Because DC is competitive and likes to do well (be the best or one of the best) and I would like to help them to be the best they can. 10 minutes a few nights to reinforce what they have learned is hardly pressure.

our school use numbots. My son really likes it. It has the competitive element of getting a star rating at the end of each level needing to get a certain amount before you can move up a level. Good luck!

Thanks will have a look. I don’t like Mathletics much either. The DCs seem to enjoy it but not sure it adds anything.

Might not be a bad thing to learn she needs to do it for her, not because she wants to be the) best amongst her peers. She's only 6/7

DC is doing it for themself. Certainly not for me, as I’m delighted they are happy at school, have friends and are above average. The teacher wants them to achieve more and what parent doesn’t want to help their child achieve and be the best they can?
Frankly I see healthy competition as a good thing. Learning you need to put some extra effort in sometimes, as you won’t be naturally good at everything, is a good thing. Your peers are your benchmark.
The decision to do this has already been made. The discussion around that has already happened, not least with my ‘let them play’ friend, an Ed Psych, who advised to “definitely do it if DC wants to do it, otherwise they will be frustrated at not being as good as they can be”. I came on here only to ask for advice about worksheet and apps.

Numbots is all addition and subtraction but it’s very good. After that by the same company is TTRockstars which is all multiplication and division. There is also MyMaths which covers the whole maths syllabus.

White Rose Maths App. Do school always give them time shortly afterwards to do their corrections?

Key stage 1 SATs stopped last year. No statutory assessments for Y2 any more.

The KS1 sats are now optional. Some schools are still doing them, but most not. It’s down to the academy/ headteacher.

I think most schools are still doing them. The default is opt in. The school will want to ensure this child reaches GDS if that’s their full potential.

Thanks for all the suggestions.
There is a piece in the Sunday Times parent power today about maths (Mathew Syed) that recommends a few you tube resources and Dr Frost Maths (set up by Tiffin maths teacher). Completely free to use. I think that and a Carol Vorderman 10 mins maths book (thanks for the link to her site @Nightmarerels ) from the library is the way forward for now. Haven’t been a library member since Amazon was invented. I’m amazed how many useful education books and ebooks they have.
I will certainly look up the others for the future (White Rose, rock stars and My Maths).
Many thanks again.