Ks1 Maths articles

We explain what regular and irregular shapes are and suggest mnemonics to help children remember how many sides different shapes have. We also have examples of the types of questions primary-school children might be asked about shapes.

We explain what the different 2D and 3D shapes are, when primary-school children are taught to name them and sort shapes according to their properties and when they learn to identify and draw their own nets of 3D shapes.

We explain what types of mathematical investigations children will carry out in primary school and give examples of complex investigations they might be asked to solve in KS2.

We explain what time intervals are and how children are taught to work out time intervals in KS1 and KS2 maths.

We explain what axes are and how your child will be taught to use axes on pictograms, bar charts and graphs.

We explain what the term 'shared between' means and give examples of typical division problems your child might be set in KS1 and KS2.

We explain what equations are and how children are taught to solve equations in KS1 and KS2, as well as how the topic of algebra is introduced.

We explain what degrees are and how children are taught to use protractors to measure angles, as well as reviewing the different knowledge children acquire about angles throughout KS1 and KS2.

We explain how primary-school children are taught to recognise horizontal lines in shapes.

We explain what parallel means and how children are taught about shapes throughout KS1 and KS2.

We explain what diagonal means in geometry and why it is important that children understand this term when learning about 2D shapes in primary school.

We explain what the phrase 'convert into the same units' means, how children are taught to convert units of measurement and techniques that teachers use to help children master this skill.

We explain what the symbols < and > mean and give examples of how the concept is explained to primary-school children.

We explain what ascending order means, how children are asked to sort into ascending order in primary school and give examples of how the concept might relate to numbers, dates, decimals or alphabetical lists.

We explain what a number sentence is and how primary-school children are taught to write number sentences (or fill in gaps in number sentences) in KS1 and KS2.

We explain what division facts are, how they are taught in primary school, and share some fun games that you can try at home to make this knowledge stick.

Heard your child talk about their LO, or their WALT? Teachers use learning objectives to help children understand what is expected of them in the classroom. Find out what a learning objective (or WALT) is and how learning objectives are used in primary school.

Find out what a talk partner is and why having a talk partner will benefit your child's learning in the classroom.

Find out what interactive whiteboards are and how they enhance learning in the classroom.