1. Help Out with Maths in the Evening.
St.Joseph’s PS Caledon/Churchill PS/St.Mary’s PS Aughnacloy.

2. How has Mathematics changed in the classroom?
Today pupils in school are given more opportunities to:
use practical materials
play mathematical games
talk about their work
work out answers in their heads
find different ways of solving problems and puzzles…
use computers, eg to draw graphs, useful websites etc

3. At Home with Mathematics.
We can use it every day without realising. Eg. We use Mathematics when:
We go shopping.
Handling money/Managing budgets.
In the kitchen.
In the garden or park.
Playing “Fun” Mathematical games.

4. How can you help?
don’t tell your child that you find Mathematics very difficult
encourage your child to “have a go”
encourage your child to talk about how he/she works things out
don’t give the answer right away, discuss problem with child
talk to the teacher about how else you can help at home
praise and encourage your child