Future Kids Academy Maths learning tips · See the thinking, then try it yourself
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Five practical guides for parents and learners, with worked examples and questions you can try right here. Explore different grades to see how the lesson approach develops.

Choose a guide, follow the example, then test your understanding. Each post has a different topic and a clear next step.

Grade 1 · Free sample

Grade 1 Addition Help: Teach Your Child with Counters

Help your Grade 1 child understand addition with counters, a worked 6 + 4 example and free practice questions with answers.

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Grade 3 · Free sample

Grade 3 Multiplication: Learn Times Tables with Equal Groups

Make Grade 3 multiplication clearer with equal groups, a worked 7 × 4 example and times-table practice with explained answers.

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Grade 4 · Free sample

Grade 4 Fractions Help: Find a Fraction of an Amount

Understand Grade 4 fractions with equal parts, a worked 3/4 of 76 example and interactive fraction practice with answers.

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Grade 7 · Free sample

Grade 7 Integers: Understand Negative Numbers Step by Step

Learn Grade 7 integers with a number line, temperature examples, explained calculations and free negative-number practice.

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Grade 8 · Free sample

Grade 8 Algebra: Solve Equations and Check Your Answers

Get Grade 8 algebra help with a worked 4x + 17 = 85 example, clear balancing steps and equation practice with explained answers.

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