Maths Help Book needed for 12yr old

karnimac24

Hi everyone, hope I've put this in the right place.

My daughter aged 12 (key stage 3 I think) is coming home with a lot of maths homework and I am struggling to help her. Does anyone know of any good books I can buy which tell you all the basic formulas on how to do various things like ratios, angles, percentages. Or any good maths websites.

I am grateful of any advice from any parents that have good books that they use.

thanks in advance

Sus1e

Letts do good revision guides which take you through standard formulas etc. I am sure they will do ones for Key stage 3. I used Letts for GCSE and A Level Maths and sciences, so know from experience that they are good.

xxdeebeexx

I have just sold one on Amazon !!
A Complete GCSE Mathematics: Higher Course by A. GREER

He / She has several books that are easy to follow with clear explanations, plenty of questions to try and , most important of all , the answers. The typing is quite big ,which I have always found really helpful, and the pages aren't too busy.
The books I have are in black and white. (Which I prefer)

Personally I would go for a text book rather than a revision guide.
I have also found that Letts tend to be really packed with very few examples to try. As you know it's the practise that enables the pupil to make sense of the topic.

I have been a maths tutor for years and I love these books. So much so that when I saw the one I have just sold, I just had to have it !! (50p in the charity shop) Infact it was identical to one I already had, except for the cover, so I sold it on.

Amazon have this one at a good price
New Comprehensive Mathematics for 'O' Level (Paperback) ( Probably too old but still good)

I have just done a search on amazon ....A. Greer gcse... and there are loads to choose from at great prices so if it doesn't suit you then you haven't wasted much money.

I have just had to go and have a look at my store of maths books. This one is good too
GCSE Maths: (Intermediate) Level B (Paperback)
by Jean Holderness (Author)
Available on amazon for under £5

HTH

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Mrs_pbradley936

I would make sure that she knows what ratio, percentage, angle etc mean. It is far from obvious. Then I would make sure she does lots of exercises that she is successful at before moving on. All too often maths develops into a phobia when it really need not simply because pupils are taken forward long before they are ready. Able children will not suffer but average children might. She needs to have an attitude of “I can work this out” rather than “I am no good at this”.

Do a google search on Key Stage 3 maths and see what you find.

Lavender13

My two children have found the BBC revisewise very good. Also helpful for adults to brush up on. Link below.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/

joapet

CGP books are great! I used them to get through all the early stages of maths...they feature little cartoons that tell you what to do, and they are quite fun [yes...i am a maths geek ]

Poppy9

The main issue is if you child is struggling with a subject is to tell the teacher and ensure she is placed in the most appropriate group for her ability. IMO homework should be a continuation of school work and the child should be able to complete without help.

If you do go down the route of using books to brush up your skills, try your local library and borrow them for free. Many libraries now have their catalogues on-line via their council website so you can search for books. Else the librarians are very helpful if you call in person.