I remember when I was at school we used to write 5318008 and turned the calculator upside down for a laugh, admit it you did that too didn’t you? The new natural displays on scientific calculators for GCSE Maths don’t quite look the same though. However, there are some absolutely fabulous tips and tricks for your scientific calculator, that you […]
This year we have seen huge numbers of people being furloughed or losing their income completely due to COVID-19 restrictions, and all of our regular socialising has been snatched away, leaving us a lot of free time as a nation. As such, record numbers of adults and even entrepreneurial teens have been exploring additional income streams. Last week you’ll remember […]
It’s a difficult time at the moment, and they say that ‘laughter is the best medicine’ so this week I thought I’d share with you some of my favourite maths jokes, and an explanation for those of you who can’t remember the maths: I’ve also posted them on the Skills4Parents facebook page, so feel free to share them with your […]
I’ve been seeing lots of questions about the current education in England guidance,across social media. There are lots of confused and worried parents out there so rather than posting lots of individual comments, I’ve provided them here in one place for you. All these answers have been taken from the government guidance on the return for schools and information on […]
Has your child ever said they haven’t been taught something when you know they have? Can they not remember what they’ve been taught in school? Learning is not about have a good memory, it is about having a good strategy. My top tip is to understand why forgetting happens and to find a good strategy to help remembering to take […]