There are two basic things that are useful for maths learning, one is the method and the other is practice. The resources given below provide lots of knowhow and heaps of activities for practice and application. Many of the organisations provide downloadable worksheets, which are invaluable for home learning and can be repeated until mathematical perfection is achieved – some even make the process enjoyable!

learning resources and activities

Cambridge University NRICH: mathematical resources

www.nrich.maths.org

NRICH is a collaboration between the Faculties of Mathematics and Education at the University of Cambridge. It provides free online maths resources for 3–18-yearolds, with the aim to develop mathematical thinking and problem-solving while offering inspiring and engaging activities. There are sections for Primary Students; Secondary Students; Early Years; Primary Teachers; and Secondary Teachers. This is an extensive resource for all – including teachers and those home learning. Excellent.

Mathematics Education Innovation (MEI): free resources

https://mei.org.uk/free-resources

MEI has an extensive range of downloadable resources and materials available for young people, parents and teachers to support maths learning.

National Geographic Kids: primary maths resources

www.natgeokids.com/uk/teacher-category/maths

This covers counting; games; geometry and measuring.

Oxford Owl for Home: maths

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/maths

A wonderful and extensive learning resource from Oxford University Press for children from 5–11 years covering Addition & Subtraction; Multiplication & Division; Fractions; and Geometry & Shapes. There are plenty of tips for parents to help their children with maths and in addition there's a maths glossary to help or remind parents about the terminology used in maths.

Primary Mathematics Challenge

www.primarymathschallenge.org.uk

The Primary Mathematics Challenge is an annual mathematical challenge aimed at pupils of primary age, including schools and home schooling. It has past maths papers to download to use as practice before the Challenge. These include the answers and notes. Not only are the papers useful for aspiring mathematicians signing up to the Challenge but also fantastic for home use and as a learning resource. The Challenge is run by the Mathematical Association. Every week it sets a question for children to attempt and gives the solution later in the week.

Science Museum: have fun with maths

https://learning.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/learning-resources