Often, with numeracy problems, it is not the problem that is difficult  but the terminology.  This is particularly aparent for  problems such as, ‘ Twenty nine minus sixteen equals?’ or ‘What is the product of nine and ten?’.  There are many good mental arithmetic books  that your child can use to practise  numeracy skills  which will ensure they become accustomed to seeing and using numeracy terminology.  You can also use flash cards. Make flashcards with the words below and write the answers on the back of the cards.  You can then use these as memory aids or play games with them.

Here is a list of numeracy terminology that your child needs to be familiar with.

This is a list of terms that  are frequently used in numeracy, this is not a fully inclusive list. Please see this link for numeracy terms and definitions. 

half                            increase               decrease             remainder                  difference

quarter                      double                  equals                   minus                         sign

estimate                     odd                       even                       twice                          fortnight

fraction                       decimal             quarter                  second                      first

fourth                          total                     plus                       midday                        product

share                           hour                     minute                   dozen                         month