Kerry explores two ‘maths myths’ about how children build strong skills in mathematics. She explains from her maths tutor perspective why she doesn’t believe in these myths, and asks parents to re-think the importance of children memorising times tables and not using their fingers to count. [Music: written by Kerry Haw, Audio: thanks to Rob Toulson for help and advice]

Maths Myths: learning times tables & not using fingers to count

Join me (Kerry) the maths tutor known as MathsMuscles, as I share my tuition techniques to help you support your children with maths homework and homeschooling during the Coronavirus pandemic. Each episode features a different tuition technique to use with your children at home so that they stay on target and reach their full maths potential, whatever their age or stage of learning. I’ll also be sharing my maths tutor perspective, answering some of the most important questions parents ask me about children learning maths. Join me and my guests on the ‘MathsMuscles for busy parents’ podcasts.

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Maths Myths: learning times tables & not using fingers to count

Maths Myths: learning times tables & not using fingers to count