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’s the cheapest way to travel?
- 2: How long will the journey take?
- 3: Which is the shortest route?
- 4: What direction are you going?
- 5: How much fuel does Mum need?
- 6: When is the quietest time to drive through town?
- 7: How many cars are there?
- 8: How far does she drive … approximately?
- 9: How much is that fraction exactly?
- 10: What distance do you travel around the island?
- 11: When are we going to arrive?
- 12: How much change will I get?
- 13: Where are we going?
- 14: Glossary
- 15: Answers
