Developing a passion for maths is not as difficult as it sounds and as a parent you will understand the importance of helping a child to get the most out of their maths education. At EasyMathsSkills, we do not believe in having a ‘talent for maths’; we believe that anyone can learn to feel comfortable […]
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Sweaty palms. A lump in your throat. Panic setting in. This is the reaction many are faced with when they need to do maths. There are many reasons why someone might feel this anxiety. It could be that they had a teacher who told them they “weren’t a maths person,” or that their parents transferred this anxiety […]
Although we live in the 21st century, there are certain prejudices that still exist. Unfortunately, people are made to believe in these prejudices even when they are talking about themselves. A recent study has shown some shocking results when it comes to girls and maths. According to the survey more than 60% of girls aged […]
Developing good numeracy skills is crucial for the future of our children. Of course, numeracy is not something that stops with our formal education. Numeracy among adults is equally as important as numeracy among children. According to the latest stats, about 20% of children in the UK finish primary school with lower than expected results […]
As you are probably aware there is a new national curriculum in the UK and parents are divided as to whether the content is suitable for their children or not. The basic objective of this curriculum change is to lower the content but not in all subjects because primary English, science and maths remain more […]
Maths has proven to be one of the most useful classes at school because this science and skill is the foundation of many other sciences. If you are good at maths you probably won’t have any trouble pursuing the career you have always wanted and get a high-paying job. However, too many children today find mathematics […]
Why would someone study higher maths or further maths? You know, I strongly believe that, if you are good at mathematics, you will be able to do everything else. The fact is that employers will always need the help of people who are good at maths. Mathematics supports logical thinking, analytical thinking and critical thinking, […]
We are living in an age where children need extra motivation when it comes to studying and this is especially true for mathematics. Teachers and headteachers are here to support the work and development of students’ interests, but they also need to evaluate their knowledge. Educational systems worldwide seem to exaggerate the importance of grades […]
I am always taken aback by how much people hate Maths. I have been told by more and more people more recently than ever before. Now, whether that’s a coincidence with the time it was, I don’t know. I was also recently in the States and the number of people that told me how much […]
It’s a well-known fact that many children struggle with Maths, especially from when they are young and especially in a big group. Unfortunately, that is where most children find themselves from a very early age. Children, when taken out of that group environment and helped on a one-to-one basis, can develop quite quickly in the […]