Struggling students should spend a few minutes every day working on their arithmetic basic facts. Your child must know their math facts so well that they can recite them in their sleep. This is not only a confidence booster, but will make Math easier for your child throughout their schooling.

• Buy them math apps (lots of free apps/websites)

• Play number games with them

• Download songs that reinforce the facts

• You can also get them moving by skip counting on the trampoline or while jumping rope.

• Practice facts while driving in the car