Family maths

What will the course Cover?

Information and practical guidance on the Maths curriculum, strategies and methods of teaching. Sessions focusing on the three key aspects of maths understanding will give you simple easy to follow information and enable you to learn and practise the basics along with your child.

Who is this course for?

Parents of KS1 & KS2 children (aged 5-11) who would like to find out more about how schools teach children Maths these days so that they can support their children at school.

What skills, knowledge or experience do I need to start this course?

You will need at least an intermediate level of English to really benefit from this course.

What should I be able to do by the end of the course?

You will have a greater understanding of how your children are taught to Maths in today’s primary schools and how you can support them, and a greater understanding of fundamentals of numeracy learning.

How is the course organised?

Three 2-hour sessions covering the progression from ‘concrete’, to ‘pictorial’ and finally on to the ‘abstract’ conceptions of teaching.

What extra study or practice is expected outside of the class?

None

How will my progress be assessed?

Through informal quizzes and questioning.

What can I expect to go on to after this course?

You may wish to join another Family Learning course or to take an adult Maths course with us. Speak to your teacher.

Are there any other costs and what do I need to bring?

This course is government funded so there is no cost to you, but you are expected to attend all the sessions and complete the course.

What support is available?

Tutor support.

Tutor - Declan Gane

Declan Gane, former Hammersmith and Fulham primary school teacher of 15 years and ‘Teaching & Learning Lead’.