Maths. - Developing Confidence Through Understanding - Y4 to Y9 - Onehunga based - Suitable for students keen to learn

Cadence was eager to learn, build confidence, and eliminate anxiety. To do so, she needs to clearly understand basic concepts in maths and utilize this knowledge when problem solving. Today we focused on articulating what (A) a fraction is; (B) what 1.00, 0.10, and 0.001 means; (C) that multiplication and division are reversible operations, as are also addition and subtraction. Ask Cadence to use the information on
the whiteboard to explain to you about fractions, decimals and reversible operations. Get her to do this a few times over the next few days. She should also copy this information onto small piece of paper and stick in the back of her maths book so she can remember to check it each time she has to work with a fraction, decimals in the tenths and hundredths, or with multiplication or division (ie., working out equivalent fractions or simplifying them). I will prepare some exercises for her to practice (1) checking the information and (2) using a simple procedure to guide Cadence's use of this information. For any practice session, you should check that Cadence is doing the first few problems correctly and ensuring she understands the correct process before leaving her to work on the rest independently. Once she has finished you should supervise her checking her work; and where she has had difficulty, explore with her what the correct approach is, then get her to redo it. This process will support Cadence develop confidence. Please let me know how much time there is for this practice (both for her and your husband) as it is better too little done well rather too much rushed in a panic.