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Maths for Mums and Dads

Rob Eastaway , Mike Askew

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Published by Square Peg, part of Vintage Publishing

Format: Hardback

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EAN: 9780224086356
Published: 7 Jan 2010

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Maths for Mums and Dads guides you through the basics of primary school maths and covers the dilemmas and problems you are likely to be confronted with, including:

* number bonds, place value and decimals
* long multiplication and long division
* percentages, ratios and fractions
* basic geometry, shapes, symmetry and angles
* Data-handling, combinations and chance

Complete with sample questions, mock exam papers and examples of children's errors, Maths for Mums and Dads will challenge and reassure in equal measure.

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What the critics say

Sometimes you come across a book which makes you happy. Recently, I did just that... [Maths for Mums and Dads] is brilliant, and exactly what far too many parents (including myself) need
- The Times

This book is an absolute triumph. Given the authors' reputations, I would expect nothing less
- Primary Maths Journal

This book will take the terror out of maths for all the generations
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Rob Eastaway and Mike Askew's book is a massive step in this direction and will help banish the lament that 'I was never any good at maths at school'
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This delightful little book is perfect for parents who want to understand the different methods to do arithmetic their children are learning - and why they are being taught that way. The authors' easy going style and humor should help ease the path for parents for whom mathematics brings feelings of dread
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About the Authors

Rob Eastaway is one of the UK's leading popularisers of maths and author of books including the best-selling Why Do Buses Come in Threes? and How Many Socks Make a Pair?. He gives maths talks across the UK to audiences of all ages, and is regularly to be heard on BBC Radio talking about the maths of everyday life.

Mike Askew is Professor of Maths Education at King's College London. He taught for several years in primary schools in London before moving to work in teacher education.

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