maths aT home
Practicing maths at home is very helpful for all Children as can support learning in simple, practical ways.
It helps learning stick
Children often benefit from more practice. Going over maths little and often at home helps them remember what they have learned in school.
Children can learn at their own pace
At home there is no rush. You can slow things down, repeat activities, or use objects, pictures, or games that work best for your child.
Maths makes more sense in real life
Using maths during everyday activities like cooking, shopping, counting toys, or sharing snacks helps children understand how maths is used in daily life.
It can build confidence
Home is a safe and familiar place. Children may feel calmer and more confident practising maths without the pressure of a classroom.
It can support what happens at school
When children practise the same maths skills at home that they are learning at school, it helps avoid confusion and makes learning clearer.
You can spot difficulties early
Working with your child helps you notice what they find tricky, so you can share this with the teacher and get support sooner.
It helps children become more independent
Maths skills are important for life skills like handling money, telling the time, or following routines.
Useful websites to help inspire Maths in the home.
NRICH (nrich.maths.org): free, high-quality, and creative mathematical activities, problems, and games for ages 3 to 18. It focuses on deep problem-solving skills rather than just memorization.
BBC Bitesize (bbc.co.uk/bitesize/maths): a comprehensive range of free educational resources for KS1-KS4, featuring clear explanations, videos, quizzes, and daily lessons.
Khan Academy (khanacademy.org): extensive, free, world-class lessons and interactive practice from pre-school to high-level maths, adapting to the learner's pace.
Gamified & Interactive Learning
TopMarks (topmarks.co.uk): Excellent for interactive maths games (like 'Hit the Button' is a particular favourite on Mainsite) and 'Daily 10' for building mental maths fluency.
Math Playground (mathplayground.com): fun website with a variety of interactive games covering addition, multiplication, fractions, and logic.
Hooda Math (hoodamath.com): A completely free, subscription-free site focusing on math games that encourage engagement and problem-solving.
Maths Zone (mathszone.co.uk): Features a wide range of interactive, fun games and activities aimed at primary children.
Secondary & GCSE
Corbettmaths (corbettmaths.com): Offers clear videos, 5-a-day practice questions, and worksheets, particularly strong for GCSE revision.
MathsGenie (mathsgenie.co.uk): A highly recommended free site for GCSE and A-level Maths, featuring exam-style questions, past papers, and video tutorials.
Cognito Edu (cognitoedu.org): Provides engaging video lessons, notes, and interactive questions for GCSE Maths and Science.
DrFrostMaths (drfrostmaths.com): A comprehensive free platform for learning resources, videos, and a vast bank of exam questions.
Primary & Conceptual Understanding
Primary Games Arena (primarygamesarena.com): A site filled with games covering a variety of topics, offering a fun way to practice.
Musical Maths (musicalmaths.com): Uses songs to help teach times tables, making it a great, fun tool for younger learners.
Maths 4 Mums and Dads (maths4mumsanddads.co.uk): A useful resource for parents, explaining the methods children learn in school (3-11 age range).
Online Platforms used in school (the platforms used in each Pathway vary. For clarity on what your child has access to and also usernames and passwords, please contact their teacher via Dojo.
Maths Seeds
Top Marks
TT Rockstars
Sumdog
My Maths
Sparx Maths