The importance of knowing your times tables cannot be underestimated! This week Year 4 started learning the column method for multiplication, Year 5 have been calculating problems with converting measurements and Year 6 have been using directed number with algebra. All of these topics have relied on a good understanding of times tables and their related division facts. If your daughters are not fluent with their times tables, it will put them on a back foot when it comes to learning other aspects of maths. Make sure they are confident by using Times Tables Rockstars or Hit the Button, or they can sing along to some times tables songs to help them remember!

Mrs Rowland, Head of Junior School Mathematics