This page was designed to help parents who would like to support their child with maths and would like to know more about the methods we use at Lakenham to strengthen children’s mathematical understanding.

Click on the links below to watch short videos which demonstrate the methods which are part of our new calculations policy. These basic methods are used throughout the school depending upon the ability of the child.
Adding
How to use a blank number line to add two numbers together

How to add two three digit numbers using a blank number line

Subtraction
How to use a blank number line to find the difference between two numbers

Multiplication
How to help your child with multiplying decimal numbers

How to multiply two numbers using grid method

How to multiply decimals using the grid method

Division
How to divide a three digit number by a single digit number

How to divide one number by another giving the answer with a remainder or with a fraction