This page contains information and links to some excellent support materials. The How-to videos can be a great help when taking on homework tasks, demonstrating maths skills covered earlier in class.
Confident users of maths typically show good problem solving ability in the way they approach tasks. The problem solving option below provides examples of where pupils can engage in problem solving activities online.
Corbett Maths is a fantastic resource available which contains a wealth of support for pupils and their parents when tackling Maths problems. The website has many videos which reinforce the skills pupils first develop in their classroom learning. Check the website here - https://corbettmaths.com/contents/
CCEA have provided a number of How-to-Posters. These posters provide a guide to undertaking Maths activities in the key skill areas of Number, Handing Data and Shape, Space and Measures. You can access the posters at the link here and these can handily be printed off for reference for pupils when completing homework. https://ccea.org.uk/learning-resources/key-stage-3-mathematics-how-posters
Problem solving skills are really important in terms of numeracy and pupils who have developed these skills are more successful in applying their mathematical knowledge to different contexts and activities.
Becoming an accomplished problem solver will help our pupils to develop the ability to think critically and be creative in finding solutions. They learn to process information and make decisions. They will work methodically and patiently - important in avoiding Maths anxiety. They will take a thoughtful approach and will learn from their mistakes.
The best way to develop these problem solving skills is to practice and take on activities in different contexts. These can be activities you organise yourself like setting children a budget and having them organise a shopping list where they have to make financial descisions. They can compare holiday costs or mobile phone deals and these real-world examples can be really useful.
CCEA have provided a number of activities that can be undertaken here - https://ccea.org.uk/learning-resources/problem-solving-mathematics
The resource includes activites based at different levels of difficulty and include the problems and their solutions. The activities include key skills like number, algebra, handling data and shape, space and measures.
There are a number of activities you can engage with to support pupils with a specific learning difficulty in terms of numeracy or pupils who have been diagnosed with dyscalculia.
Pupils with these learning difficulties can struggle with working memory of maths facts/skills, may not interpret maths language correctly, can have difficulty with processing information and can experience anxiety.
To provide support for pupils with these learning difficulties you can take part in activities such as cooking together, play counting games,
talk about prices at the supermarket, Ask them questions about prices. ...
Here is a great course to help our pupils develop some skills in dealing with Maths anxiety - develop your resilience and don't give up when you face obstacles!