Basic Maths Concepts For Everyone
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This website is for you if
- You want to help your child learn Math without anxiety, even if you think you’re horrible at it or never liked it at school
- You want your students to learn the concepts, skills and applications of Math concepts
- You think Math is more than just doing computations; that it is important to have insights into the reasons behind why things are true
You CAN teach your child Math....even if you hate it
Parents play an important role in the lives of their children. We serve as our child’s first mentors. We teach them how to walk, speak and so, why can’t we teach them elementary math as well? Of course, not all parents out there is fond of the subject math but nevertheless, there is nothing wrong with trying to teach it to your child even if you hate it. After all, if you can overcome your fear of Math, they can, too.
We have everything that you would need to teach your child Elementary Math. So, want to be a math teacher to your child at home? You can definitely do it with our help!
Number Sense
Counting 1 - 100
Using Place Value
Number Line
Comparing Numbers
Ordering Numbers
Rounding Off
Addition
Understanding Addition
Using a Number Line
Drawing Models
Using Number Bonds
Writing Addition Statement
Fun Practice
The best way for children to learn is through brief, regular practice with lots of repetition. That's the best way to learn anything without stress. Make learning a family affair.
Our goal is make Basic Math easy to understand and fun to learn for both you and your child.
Subtraction
Understanding Subtraction
Number Bonds and Subtraction
Math Models and Subtraction
Subtraction Statement
Number Line and Subtraction
Subtract Bigger Numbers
Division
Understanding Division
Long Division
Fractions
What are Fractions
Types of Fractions
Fraction Practice
Add Fractions
Subtract Fractions
Mixed Fractions
Singapore Maths
Question
Eric is doing his Math homework. He added 2 four-digit numbers and and got the answer 7467. He then subtracted the smaller number from the larger and got the answer 1351. What are the 2 numbers?
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Charlie and James are picking up pebbles. Charlie picked up two-thirds as many pebbles as James. After James threw away 16 pebbles, he has 3 fewer pebbles than Charlie. How many pebbles did Charlie pick up?
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Marla finished reading her book in 3 days. On the first day, she read 40% of the total number of pages. The ratio of the number of pages read on the 2nd day to the 3rd day is 3:5.
If she read 18 more pages on the 3rd day than on the 2nd, how many pages does the book have altogether?
Basic-Math-Explained.com is created to help you learn Basic Math concepts. Topics are arranged in a logical order so you can learn what you need. Each topic is written in clear, simple terms and sequenced from basic to advanced.
There are lots and lots of free, fun Math resources and games for you to use.
If you are looking beyond textbooks, assessment books and worksheets, then this is the place for you! This site is for anyone who wants a clearer understanding of elementary school Math.
Explanations of complex Math concepts are broken down for easy learning.
Each elementary Math concept is explained in various ways so your child can understand it in the way that suits him or her.
Children have too much written work at school, so I have included lots of learning games for your child to practice what he or she has learnt.
Your support reduces your child's stress.
Playing games is a good way for families and friends to bond while learning.
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Celebrate the amount of effort your child puts in and the results will follow. Success in Math will only come about when your child has the confidence to try, enjoys tackling problems and has a sense of purpose when striving to master Math concepts. |
Grandparents, babysitters, friends, aunts, uncles can also enjoy these games together with your child. Adults may also find the games a little challenging. It's not as easy as it looks!
Memory Game
Find the Sum
You can also use the flashcards and games found here to organize Math clubs with the kids in your neighborhood.
The best way to teach your child is to go through the topics systematically as they appear in the navigation on the left. Each topic builds the foundation needed for harder concepts.
Even if your child is already good in Math, it is advisable to go through all the topics to plug any gaps he or she might have or strengthen his or her understanding.
Children thrive on lots of encouragement. Always ask your child to explain how he or she arrived at the answer.
This shows your child that you are paying attention to him/her and that his/her effort is worthwhile.
Explaining also helps children improve their thinking skills and clarify their thinking.
Click on the picture for some Fun Math questions
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you a quick overview of this site. It’s a work-in-progress so bookmark this
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You can click on the topics in the navigation panel on the left of the page (at the bottom if you're using your mobile or tablet) or you can read the descriptions of some of the topics below.
You can also use the search box to look for a particular topic.
Print out these free cards, shown below, to play with your child.
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