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Multiplication Tables - should they learn them by rote, or not?
Penny McGann 29/10/25 Penny McGann 29/10/25

Multiplication Tables - should they learn them by rote, or not?

If this image makes you shudder, roll your eyes or let out an exasperated sigh, you’re not alone.

There’s always a lot of noise around how kids should learn their ‘times tables’, so let’s cut through the confusion.

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Speed Isn’t Everything: Why Fluency Beats Rote Memorisation Every Time
Penny McGann 8/10/25 Penny McGann 8/10/25

Speed Isn’t Everything: Why Fluency Beats Rote Memorisation Every Time

When we were at school, speed with facts and processes was the goal, now fluency is key. What is it and how can you help at home?

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Want Your Child to Think Like a Mathematician? Ask, Don’t Tell.
Penny McGann 24/9/25 Penny McGann 24/9/25

Want Your Child to Think Like a Mathematician? Ask, Don’t Tell.

The most powerful tool in your parenting toolkit isn’t a calculator … it’s a question or two.

Here’s how to use curiosity to build confidence.

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Multiple Strategies, Number Lines & Other Mysteries: Why Maths Looks Different Now?
Penny McGann 10/9/25 Penny McGann 10/9/25

Multiple Strategies, Number Lines & Other Mysteries: Why Maths Looks Different Now?

If you’ve ever muttered “just carry the one!” under your breath, this one’s for you!

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Year 3 Maths: What’s Realistic, What’s Not, and Why You’re Doing Better Than You Think
Penny McGann 27/8/25 Penny McGann 27/8/25

Year 3 Maths: What’s Realistic, What’s Not, and Why You’re Doing Better Than You Think

If you've ever stared at your child's maths homework wondering if you're meant to be a part-time tutor, you're not alone. Let's demystify what Year 3 maths actually looks like — and what you can do to help.

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“Fake it until they make it”
Penny McGann 29/5/25 Penny McGann 29/5/25

“Fake it until they make it”

Our words are powerful, so when it comes to talking about maths to our children, we need to choose them wisely.

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Partitioned Fractions…
Penny McGann 7/5/25 Penny McGann 7/5/25

Partitioned Fractions…

What are partitioned fractions?

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‘Australia has a maths problem.’
Penny McGann 24/4/25 Penny McGann 24/4/25

‘Australia has a maths problem.’

Australia has a maths problem, says the latest Grattan Institute report…and yes, we do, BUT all is not lost.

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What is 2D or 3D ‘spatial structure’?
Penny McGann 14/4/25 Penny McGann 14/4/25

What is 2D or 3D ‘spatial structure’?

Spatial structure - what is it? And how does it relate to what my child will learn in primary school?

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What are ‘multiplicative relations‘?
Penny McGann 7/4/25 Penny McGann 7/4/25

What are ‘multiplicative relations‘?

Multiplicative relations - there’s so much involved here. Let’s explore …

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What are ‘additive relations’?
Penny McGann 31/3/25 Penny McGann 31/3/25

What are ‘additive relations’?

You’re hearing it and seeing it - but what is it?

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Why does my child learn so many ways to ‘do’ maths?
Penny McGann 24/3/25 Penny McGann 24/3/25

Why does my child learn so many ways to ‘do’ maths?

Why do they learn so many ways to ‘do’ maths? It’s all about flexibility …

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Maths Anxiety … and what you can do to help.
Penny McGann 13/3/25 Penny McGann 13/3/25

Maths Anxiety … and what you can do to help.

Maths anxiety is real - and is a real problem. So, what are we going to do about it?

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Five mistakes parents unintentionally make when helping with maths.
Penny McGann 4/3/25 Penny McGann 4/3/25

Five mistakes parents unintentionally make when helping with maths.

These are all avoidable … and will make a huge difference to your child.

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“Why don’t they just learn it the way we did?”
Penny McGann 24/2/25 Penny McGann 24/2/25

“Why don’t they just learn it the way we did?”

What’s the method behind the ‘madness’?

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“I’m not a teacher, so how am I supposed to help my child?”
Penny McGann 17/2/25 Penny McGann 17/2/25

“I’m not a teacher, so how am I supposed to help my child?”

You don’t need to be a teacher to be able to help with maths …

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Why trust me?
Penny McGann 10/2/25 Penny McGann 10/2/25

Why trust me?

Learn more about me, and why I created MathsBites.

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Homework hassles? We’ve all been there …
Penny McGann 3/2/25 Penny McGann 3/2/25

Homework hassles? We’ve all been there …

Trying to help when you don’t understand it either?

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