Online Maths Diagnostics and Support

What is the most cost effective way of finding a students’ area of difficulty in Maths and resolving it?

In a recent survey it was found that one particular approach to maths gave children a 54% increased improvement over expected results. A quite remarkable achievement.

Now of course when anyone makes such a claim the question is always, “how was it done?”

The answer in this case is through a straightforward on-line diagnostic approach followed by the use of online material geared around those test results.

The students each undertook a short diagnostic test and from that point on the on-line program took each student to their primary area of weakness, and started to work with the student to resolve it.

Naturally, such an approach can be undertaken manually, without any IT support, but allowing students to use the online approach does mean that, within minutes, any lack of understanding by any student in the class, on any point can be identified and remedial work undertaken.

The approach in question is Conquer Maths, and the best way to understand how it can work for your students is to try it for free. It will only take a few minutes for you to see exactly how the approach works.

To see a very quick demo of a diagnostic analysis, and then go into the whole system and experience the teaching and learning program for yourself go to http://conquermaths.com/try/

Alternatively if you would like to see a full demonstration then please go to http://conquermaths.com/school/
To see the whole range of maths topics covered by ConquerMaths please take a look at http://conquermaths.com/contents/

Finally, there is the issue of the cost. This is based on the number of students you are enrolling .We normally look for a minimum of 30 students for Primary Schools and 60 students for Secondary Schools and the price is £5 per student for a full years’ subscription.

For more information please call 0191 228 6027 or email info@conquermaths.com

FAO the Numeracy Coordinator

Why is it that children struggle with their times tables when the concept is one of simplicity?

Many children find learning their times tables to be somewhat problematic, yet the concept of times tables is one of simplicity. And it isn’t the concept that children can’t grasp, but rather the task of committing multiples to memory.

It is therefore important that a learning approach is used whereby, through problem-solving, they can relate the times tables to their everyday routines and environment. Using this approach enables children to more efficiently learn and retain the multiples of each number.

The Mighty Multiples Times Table Challenge resource has been designed to do just this, with pupils required to apply their times tables knowledge to better understand and manipulate real life situations.

The resource is suitable for all abilities, and includes and challenges each individual.

Furthermore the activities within the resource are responsive to the demands of the three key learning styles; kinaesthetic, visual and auditory.

Activities for kinaesthetic learners include finding the 3x table pathway across the playground and a long jump multiplication challenge. Activities for visual learners include pictorial worksheets, number fans and bingo. And activities for auditory learners include listening (and singing along) to the songs and poems on the CD.

What’s more, The Mighty Multiples Times Table Challenge motivational reward system can be built in to whole school assemblies by presenting pupils with Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Awards as they progress through the levels.

To further help with progress there are helpful tips to get parents involved with practising times tables at the park or in the car, making learning maths fun for the whole family.

You can order the Mighty Multiples Times Table Challenge resource in any of these ways:

  • On our website
  • By phone on 01449 766629
  • By fax on 01449 767122
  • By email to orders@tradecounter.co.uk
  • By post to Brilliant Publications, Mendlesham Industrial Estate, Norwich Road, Mendlesham, Suffolk, IP14 5ND.

Brilliant Publications,
Mendlesham Industrial Estate,
Norwich Road,
Mendlesham,
Suffolk,
IP14 5ND.website: www.brilliantpublications.co.uk
email: orders@tradecounter.co.uk

phone: 01449 766629
fax: 01449 767122