Does your child speak negatively about maths?
One of the first signs that your child might be struggling with maths is that they speak negatively about it. Maths anxiety is a real...
"National Standards" results meant parents were more aware of when their child needed extr
One of the most important things a parent can do in monitoring their child's academic progress is to understand the levels of achievement...
Quick tests for Divisibility
Number 2 If the number is even it is always divisible by 2. Number 3 If the sum of the digits of a number is divisible by 3 then the...
Beautiful Maths with pencil & paper!
Here are some examples of the type of beautiful maths work students do with guided assistance at The Maths Room NZ. ⭐️
Careers with Maths
What well paid careers involve maths? Check out this Careers with STEM magazine. It is Australian based but very relevant for our New...
Asking Questions in Maths Class
There are three main reasons why students don't ask questions in the school maths classroom: Students who have very little knowledge or...
Tutoring pre-exposures content
One aspect and an advantage of getting tutoring for a child or teen who does not find a subject easy is that the tutor can explain the...
Is your child taking the 'right' maths?
Many parents don't realise that there is more than one option when it comes to high school maths. Last week a parent said to me, "If...
Geometry
Geometry in The Maths Room this week and a spot of dance for geometric inspiration!
Complex Numbers on the Graphics Calculators
Level 3 - NCEA - Complex Numbers - You have to show your working on your exam paper but here is how you can quickly check your answer...