Westbrook Lane Primary School
Parental Support for Maths
Below, you can find some useful links which will help support you with supporting your child with maths.
Maths Vocabulary
With so many different terms and so many different strands to maths, understanding all of the vocabulary can be a challenge. Please see the following guides for explanations of the key terms.
The Oxford Owl website has a wide range of videos which explain different aspects of maths. You can see an example below linked to decimals. For the full list, please click here.
Please note, if you are having trouble viewing the videos on your device from their website, then they are also available on their YouTube channel by clicking here.
Making Maths Fun
The following are some suggestions for making maths fun at home.
Ways to encourage real life maths
How maths helps children in life
9 famous female mathematicians who have changed the world
Making screen time for children positive
Maths activities and games for children to do at home
Westbrook Lane Primary School
Parental Support for Maths
Below, you can find some useful links which will help support you with supporting your child with maths.
Maths Vocabulary
With so many different terms and so many different strands to maths, understanding all of the vocabulary can be a challenge. Please see the following guides for explanations of the key terms.
The Oxford Owl website has a wide range of videos which explain different aspects of maths. You can see an example below linked to decimals. For the full list, please click here.
Please note, if you are having trouble viewing the videos on your device from their website, then they are also available on their YouTube channel by clicking here.
Making Maths Fun
The following are some suggestions for making maths fun at home.
Ways to encourage real life maths
How maths helps children in life
9 famous female mathematicians who have changed the world
Making screen time for children positive
Maths activities and games for children to do at home