All across Ireland pupils in both Primary and Secondary Schools are celebrating Maths Week - 12th-16th October.
Why is Maths Important?
Maths is an important skill for all members of society to embrace. Maths is all around; it underpins almost everything we do! Whether you are completing the household shop, doing the laundry, or preparing dinner and setting the table – mathematical thinking is involved. By including children in these everyday jobs, you provide them with material and opportunities that will encourage learning in maths. If you talk to your children about simple maths concepts such as size, weight, distance, time and counting, they can hear maths language and see how it is used.
The document attached suggests ideas on how to encourage mathematical thinking and vocabulary at home. We hope you find it useful.
