11 May 2017
Why Learning the Times Tables is Really Important
Learning multiplication is an important foundation for learning different aspects of mathematics such as division, algebra, long multiplication, and even fractions. For students that don't have a solid grasp of the times tables, they may find these other areas to be hard to understand as well, and may fall behind in their Mathematics lessons.
At Thomas Reddall we want to help your child have success by making sure they know their times tables. All Year 7 students have been asked to have their time tables memorised:
- 1-6 times tables by May 29
- 7-12 times tables by August 19
Support is being provided by the classroom teachers, aides and support staff to ensure no student is left behind.
How you can help your child:
- make sure your child places their timetables up on their wall (other suggestions are the kitchen fridge or in the bathroom!)
- find out which tables they don't know yet
- provide encouragement and have fun learning together
- show practical ways you use the timetables when cooking, shopping, working out your budget
- search online games such as mazes, puzzles, connect 4, arcade shooting that use times tables. Simply search "times tables games".
Students who have not memorised their tables by the dates given will be expected to participate in a catch up program, where they will be assisted and supported by staff to memorise them. These programs will run during lunch breaks.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact myself or your child's Mathematics teacher.
Best Wishes,
Renee Pickles
Head Teacher Mathematics