Basic Facts

This year, M11 will be working hard to learn their basic facts. Instant recall of basic facts is essential in helping improve children's number knowledge and allowing them to solve problems more efficiently. Basic facts are more than just 'Times Tables'. They also include:

*Before and After Numbers
*Doubles and Halves
*Number Bonds
*Addition and Subtraction Facts

There are four different stages for your child to work through. 

Stage 0-3
Stage 4
Stage 5
Stage 6

It is expected that after 3 years at school, children will be able to instantly recall all of the basic facts from stage 0-3 through to 5. 

Each Friday, your child will be tested on the basic fact they are learning. If they are able to instantly recall all of the facts in the set amount of time (around 3 seconds per question) they will be given new basic facts to learn. 

How you can help at home...


Encourage your child to practice their basic facts every night!

There are many different ways you can help them practice. Here are a few ideas...

*Make flash cards with your child and use them to practice the facts they don't know
*Play card games (flip a card over...'What number comes before/after?')
*Write them down on a whiteboard or scrap paper
*Print the tests for them to practice on 
*Ask them the questions while walking/driving to school
*Make a game together

Please check their Home Learning Book regularly so you can keep track of the progress they are making. 

If you are unsure of what is expected or have any questions please feel free to email me or pop in one morning or afternoon. 

Links to Download and Print Tests

Below are the links to the Basic Facts Tests that you may like to download and print for your child to practice on. 

Stage 0-3 

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BwiuAlgv8a9rRXpVTEJ6a0ZMcVU&usp=sharing

Stage 4 

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BwiuAlgv8a9rMDhEYlRZNVBCV1E&usp=sharing

Stage 5 
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BwiuAlgv8a9rYXVGQ05lY0REWms&usp=sharing


Stage 6
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BwiuAlgv8a9rWHdZTG5QTm1Mbjg&usp=sharing

NZMATHS FAMILIES

The following website has heaps of amazing ideas, activities and practical tips for supporting your child's maths learning at home. Have a look!

http://nzmaths.co.nz/families