This Parent Q&A is designed to help you make the most of the Mental Maths Made Easy: Secrets, Shortcuts, and Smart Thinking topic. It answers common questions you might have about what your child will be learning, why mental maths is important, and how it connects to essential everyday maths skills. We have included helpful information to support you in guiding your learner through this practical and confidence-building topic.

The Q&A is not just for checking facts — it is here to help you feel confident talking about mental maths with your child. From clever shortcuts like doubling and partitioning to using estimation and spotting patterns, mental maths is full of useful tools. Use this Q&A to spark meaningful conversations, tackle tricky questions together, and encourage your child to see how maths is part of daily life — from shopping to sharing sweets and beyond.