Reading Maths
Maths hiding in reading: pages per day
Use daily page goals to calculate weekly reading.
Quick answer
Maths hiding in reading: pages per day means using the number of pages you read each day to work out how many pages you’ll read in a week. You multiply the number of pages per day by 7 to find the total pages in a week.Learning outcome
By the end of this page, you will be able to calculate how many pages you read in a week by multiplying the number of pages you read each day by 7. Success signs:- You can count how many pages you read each day
- You can multiply a number by 7
- You can work out how many pages you read in a week
- You can use your reading goal to plan your reading
Why this matters
Reading is a fun way to learn maths! When you read a book, you're not just learning stories – you're also using maths. If you know how many pages you read each day, you can work out how many pages you’ll read in a week. This helps you set reading goals, track your progress, and make sure you're reading enough. It also helps you plan your reading time and see how much you're improving. Whether you're reading a storybook, a comic, or a picture book, you can use maths to see how much you're reading. This is useful for school, for fun, and for growing as a reader. It also helps you get better at maths by using it in real life.How it works
To find out how many pages you read in a week, you need to:- Count how many pages you read each day
- Multiply that number by 7 (because there are 7 days in a week)
- Write down your answer – that’s how many pages you read in a week
Examples you can see
Let’s look at some real examples to help you understand. Example 1: Reading 3 pages a day If you read 3 pages every day, you can work out how many pages you read in a week:- Day 1: 3 pages
- Day 2: 3 pages
- Day 3: 3 pages
- Day 4: 3 pages
- Day 5: 3 pages
- Day 6: 3 pages
- Day 7: 3 pages
- Day 1: 6 pages
- Day 2: 6 pages
- Day 3: 6 pages
- Day 4: 6 pages
- Day 5: 6 pages
- Day 6: 6 pages
- Day 7: 6 pages
- Day 1: 12 pages
- Day 2: 12 pages
- Day 3: 12 pages
- Day 4: 12 pages
- Day 5: 12 pages
- Day 6: 12 pages
- Day 7: 12 pages
Try it as a mini adventure
Adventure: Reading Marathon Challenge! You are on a reading challenge to read as many pages as you can in one week. Your goal is to read 50 pages in 7 days. How many pages should you read each day? Let’s think:- How many pages do you want to read in a week? 50 pages
- How many days are in a week? 7 days
- How many pages per day? 50 ÷ 7 = about 7 pages per day
- Each day, write down how many pages you read
- At the end of the week, add them up to see how many pages you read in total
- See if you met your goal
Common mistakes
- Mistake: Forgetting to multiply by 7 because there are 7 days in a week.
Why it happens: You might only count the pages for one day instead of all 7.
Fix: Always remember that there are 7 days in a week, so multiply your daily pages by 7. - Mistake: Adding the pages instead of multiplying.
Why it happens: You might think adding is easier, but it takes longer and can lead to errors.
Fix: Use multiplication – it’s faster and easier. For example, 5 pages × 7 days = 35 pages. - Mistake: Thinking that reading 10 pages a day means you read 100 pages in a week.
Why it happens: You might confuse multiplying by 7 with multiplying by 10.
Fix: Remember: 10 pages × 7 days = 70 pages, not 100.
Parent and carer guide
As a parent or carer, you can help your child understand how reading and maths work together by:- Asking your child how many pages they read each day
- Helping them add or multiply to find the total pages in a week
- Setting a weekly reading goal together
- Using a chart or sticker chart to track pages
- Encouraging them to try different reading goals and see how the maths changes
- “How many pages did you read today?”
- “Let’s see how many pages you read in a week if you read that many each day.”
- “Can you try to read a bit more each day to reach your goal?”
- Your child might not get the exact answer right away – that’s okay
- They will learn with practice
- Keep it fun and encouraging
Practice questions
- If you read 4 pages each day, how many pages do you read in a week?
- If you read 8 pages each day, how many pages do you read in a week?
- If you read 11 pages each day, how many pages do you read in a week?
- If you read 2 pages each day, how many pages do you read in a week?
- If you read 15 pages each day, how many pages do you read in a week?
- 4 × 7 = 28 pages
- 8 × 7 = 56 pages
- 11 × 7 = 77 pages
- 2 × 7 = 14 pages
- 15 × 7 = 105 pages
FAQ
How can I use this to set reading goals?
You can decide how many pages you want to read in a week, then divide that number by 7 to see how many pages to read each day. For example, if you want to read 42 pages in a week, you should read 6 pages each day.
Why is it helpful to know how many pages I read in a week?
Knowing this helps you track your progress, set goals, and see how much you're improving as a reader. It also helps you plan your reading time and makes reading more fun and rewarding.
Can I use this for reading different types of books?
Yes! Whether you're reading picture books, novels, comics, or magazines, you can count the pages and use maths to see how much you're reading in a week.
What if I don’t read the same number of pages each day?
That’s okay! You can still add up the pages from each day to find the total for the week. You can also calculate the average number of pages you read each day.
Is there a way to make this more fun?
Yes! You can make a chart, use stickers, or play a game where you earn points for reading a certain number of pages. You can also read with a friend and compare how many pages you both read each day.