Description
Book SynopsisGet kids engaged in maths with real-life problem-solving. In each fully illustrated title maths topics are carefully explained in different scenarios. Children are then given problems to solve around the scenario.
Topics covered include measurement (inches and centimetres, to litres and millilitres and units of time and days of the week), problems with numbers (by adding, subtracting, division and multiplication and using roman numerals), how to use fractions, decimal places and percentages, shapes (2-D and 3D) and statistics, such as tables, bar graphs, pie charts, and line graphs.
The level of maths progresses as you go through the book, building a sense of achievement. It includes tips and tricks to make maths problem-solving easy.
Each book is framed around a high interest area, perfect for children aged 7-11.
Table of Contents
- 1: What can you afford for lunch?
- 2: How much does a slice of bread cost?
- 3: What do the scales tell you?
- 4: How many sweets are left?
- 5: How much of each ingredient do you need?
- 6: What are the properties of food packaging?
- 7: How much porridge could my class eat in a week?
- 8: How much sugar is in one serving of popcorn?
- 9: Which multipack is the best value?
- 10: Are your bags roughly the same weight?
- 11: How many litres of soup does your aunt make?
- 12: When will lunch be ready?
- 13: Can you afford the party food?
- 14: Glossary
- 15: Answers
