Year 6 SATs: What Parents Need to Know
Year 6 SATs can feel as though they dominate the whole year. Here is a calm, clear explanation of what the tests are, what the results really mean for your child and simple ways to support them with Maths at home.
How to Multiply by Multiples of 10, 100 and 1000 (e.g. 20 × 40)
Multiplying by multiples of 10, 100 and 1000 is a calculation that can often be done mentally when the right mathematical foundations are in place. This guide is perfect for parents looking for clear KS2 methods for multiplying by multiples of 10, 100 and 1000. As a teacher, I often see pupils use traditional written […]
Dividing by 10, 100 and 1000 (Without the ‘Take Away a Zero’ Mistake)
Have you ever been told that when you divide by 10 you simply “take away a zero”? It sounds like a helpful shortcut, but it quickly causes confusion. As soon as children begin solving calculations such as 5 ÷ 10 or 16 ÷ 10 in Year 4, there isn’t a zero to remove. For Example […]
How to Multiply by 10, 100 and 1000 (Without Adding Zeros)
Multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000 is one of the most misunderstood concepts in maths – especially when children are taught to “just add a zero”. As a teacher, it’s something I find myself unpicking every year with Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 pupils. Multiplying by 10: Why You Should Never […]
