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Learn all about geometry with Mo the Monster and his friends in these fun first maths books for children aged 5+Pyramid, polygon or prism? Mo is going to learn all about shapes on an adventure-packed weekend away at Monster Park, as he cuts, builds, climbs and star-gazes. Have fun Mo! If a monster can understand maths, anyone can! Join Mo the Monster as he discovers the basic principles of maths, from what a fraction is, to what 3D shapes are to how to multiply BIG numbers. Along the way, Mo is kept focused (monsters are notoriously easily distracted) with the help of simple, clearly presented information, plenty of questions to answer and lots of maths puzzles and activities.The funny, colourful illustrations offer lots of scope for humour and interest to keep children engaged while they learn. Aimed at readers aged 5+.Titles in the series: Addition & Subtraction/Geometry/Division/Fractions/Measuring/MultiplicationContentsRolling about Flat faces 3D shapes Try triangles Taking sides On reflection Symmetry Repeating patterns Pyramids Polygons Prisms Sorting 3D shapes Describing 2D shapes Glossary Answers

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Learn all about adding and subtracting with Mo the Monster and his friends in these fun first maths books for children aged 5+Mo is going to Monster School today! He's going to learn all about adding and subtracting numbers through sticking beads, counting cupcakes, learning magic card tricks and cracking a maths code to find some buried treasure. But can Mo stay out of trouble while he's having so much fun? Don't count on it!If a monster can understand maths, anyone can! Join Mo the Monster as he discovers the basic principles of maths, from what a fraction is, to what 3D shapes are to how to multiply BIG numbers. Along the way, Mo is kept focused (monsters are notoriously easily distracted) with the help of simple, clearly presented information, plenty of questions to answer and lots of maths puzzles and activities.The funny, colourful illustrations offer lots of scope for humour and interest to keep children engaged while they learn. Aimed at readers aged 5+.Titles in the series: Addition & Subtraction/Geometry/Division/Fractions/Measuring/Multiplication ContentsCount all Count on Take-away Count on and back Difference Whole/part diagrams Addition and subtraction with ten Addition and subtraction facts Greater than and less than Add more than two numbers Add teen numbers Add larger numbers Subtract larger numbers Glossary Answers

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Intended for primary teachers, parents, trainee teachers, special needs teachers and supply teachers, this series on developing children's numeracy covers all the key Framework objectives and includes: differentiated activity sheets; extension activities; and teaching notes.

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These photocopiable sheets are intended for Year 2 use at school and at home. They include activities on making decisions; reasoning about numbers and shapes and problems; problems involving real life contexts and money; measures and the organizing and using of data.

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Designed for classroom and independent study, our Revise Key Stage 2 Revision Guides provide simple, brilliantly smart support to Year 6 learners preparing for the National Curriculum tests. Features include: One-topic-per-page format that helps students revise more quickly, without the hassle Coverage of all topics included in the new National Curriculum tests 'Now try this' exam-style practice questions let students test their understanding of a topic and improve their exam technique Visual explanations of key concepts help students revise quickly and recall important information Reminders of concepts and skills in an interesting, accessible and easily-digestible way Simple structure makes it easy to follow, with write-in features that help children ‘own’ the books.

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Learn all about multiplication with Mo the Monster and his friends in these fun first maths books for children aged 5 and up.Mo and his friend Frankie are off to the seaside today! Together they're going to learn about grouping, multiplying and the five and ten times tables while they build sandcastles, fish in rock pools and spend money at the arcade. But watch out for those crabs Mo! If a monster can understand maths, anyone can! Join Mo the Monster as he discovers the basic principles of maths, from what a fraction is, to what 3D shapes are to how to multiply BIG numbers. Along the way, Mo is kept focused (monsters are notoriously easily distracted) with the help of simple, clearly presented information, plenty of questions to answer and lots of maths puzzles and activities.The funny, colourful illustrations offer lots of scope for humour and interest to keep children engaged while they learn. Aimed at readers aged 5+.Titles in the series: Addition & Subtraction/Geometry/Division/Fractions/Measuring/MultiplicationContents: Repeated additionArraysWriting multiplicationsGroups of 2Multiplying by 2The 5 times tableThe 10 times tableMultiples of 2, 5 and 10The 3 and 4 times tablesMissing numbersSolving problemsGreater than and less thanMultiplication squaresGlossary Answers

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Understanding Maths is a series of topic-based study books for children in Key Stage 2, providing rigorous practice of key subject areas. Each topic contains a concise summary of the information required by the National Curriculum, making the series ideal for use as preparation for the Key Stage 2 tests. Each book is a stand-alone resource, so children can either work through them in order or focus on individual aspects of the subject. Together, the nine books support the whole of the Key Stage 2 maths curriculum, providing a solid foundation for success in maths. Multiplication & Division meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 maths, and covers the following areas: column multiplication, long multiplication, long division, partitioning, factors and multiples, doubling and halving, finding remainders, square and cube numbers, word problems, distributive law and inverses. This book uses the relationship between numeracy and real-life problem solving to develop both mental and written methods for calculations. Key features of Understanding Maths include: an 'Explanation' to introduce each topic; activities to consolidate and revise knowledge and skills; thought-provoking facts to foster a love of learning beyond the National Curriculum; regular 'Progress tests' and a 'Final test' to track children's development.

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Understanding Maths is a series of topic-based study books for children in Key Stage 2, providing rigorous practice of key subject areas. Each topic contains a concise summary of the information required by the National Curriculum, making the series ideal for use as preparation for the Key Stage 2 tests. Each book is a stand-alone resource, so children can either work through them in order or focus on individual aspects of the subject. Together, the nine books support the whole of the Key Stage 2 maths curriculum, providing a solid foundation for success in maths. Fractions meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 maths, and covers the following areas: comparing and ordering fractions, common denominators, simplifying fractions, unit fractions, equivalent fractions, multiplying fractions, adding and subtracting fractions, tenths, hundreds and thousandths, mixed numbers and improper fractions. This book builds an understanding of fractions and how they can be represented and used to solve problems. Key features of Understanding Maths include: an 'Explanation' to introduce each topic; activities to consolidate and revise knowledge and skills; thought-provoking facts to foster a love of learning beyond the National Curriculum; regular 'Progress tests' and a 'Final test' to track children's development.

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Written Calculation comprises six Pupil Books, six Answer Books, a Teacher's Guide and a Teacher's Resource Book and uses methods recommended in the National Curriculum. Designed for use at Key Stage 2, each Pupil Book uses 18 carefully structured steps to guide the learner towards full mastery of each written method, supporting them in their national tests and other areas of the National Curriculum. Written Calculation also helps pupils develop confidence and fluency in their learning by practising and embedding place value, number facts and problem solving skills. The importance of estimating and checking answers is also emphasised. Written Calculation: Division 2 leads pupils from short division to long division. Pupils beginning this book should have completed Division 1. Pupils should have an understanding of the value of digits up to and beyond four-digit numbers and experience of multiplying and dividing small numbers together. Pupils who have learnt their times tables and related division facts will find written division easier. Each of the 18 steps features the following sections: What to do - detailed explanations and a worked example; Now you try - questions that are similar to those in the worked example; More practice - questions that are a little more difficult and provide less support than those in Now you try; Problem solving - word problems; Self-evaluation rating - to help identify pupils who may be struggling with the step. Three Check-up tests and a Final test enable you to monitor pupils' progress and quickly convert scores to percentages. These scores may later be recorded on the Group record sheet. The accompanying Teacher's Guide provides useful notes and ideas for planning lessons, enabling a whole-school approach. Detailed Teaching notes outline clear learning objectives and a summary of the steps for each Pupil Book is included. Photocopiable Assessment resources allow you to monitor and assess pupils' progress. Supplementary Further practice and Problem solving questions can be found in the Teacher's Resource Book. These photocopiable resources may be used for further practice, assessment, revision or homework and correspond to the steps covered in each of the Pupil Books.

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Learn Your Times Tables helps children to understand and memorise essential multiplication facts. Together, the books cover all the times tables required by the National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2, including the x11 and x12 times tables. The activities in Learn Your Times Tables 1 are grouped in sections that focus separately on each of the times tables. Each section begins with the multiplication facts and encourages children to practise and learn them in a variety of ways - from rhymes and actions to the 'look, cover, write, check' method. Test yourself questions at the back of the book enable children to monitor their own learning. This series is designed for children to use independently at home or in school. Learn Your Times Tables 1 contains: in-depth practice of the x2, x3, x4, x5 and x10 times tables; facts and rhymes to help children memorise these times tables; ideas, games and activities using the cut-out flashcards provided; pull-out answers.

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Understanding Maths is a series of topic-based study books for children in Key Stage 2, providing rigorous practice of key subject areas. Each topic contains a concise summary of the information required by the National Curriculum, making the series ideal for use as preparation for the Key Stage 2 tests. Each book is a stand-alone resource, so children can either work through them in order or focus on individual aspects of the subject. Together, the nine books support the whole of the Key Stage 2 maths curriculum, providing a solid foundation for success in maths. Statistics meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 maths, and covers the following areas: bar charts, Venn diagrams, grouped data, averages, co-ordinates, 2-D and 3-D shapes, angles, length, mass, capacity, area and perimeter, timetables, distance charts, scatter graphs, pie charts, converting units, and misleading statistics. This book describes different ways to represent data and explains how to interpret information presented in a range of graphs and charts. Key features of Understanding Maths include: an 'Explanation' to introduce each topic; activities to consolidate and revise knowledge and skills; thought-provoking facts to foster a love of learning beyond the National Curriculum; regular 'Progress tests' and a 'Final test' to track children's development.

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Written Calculation comprises six Pupil Books, six Answer Books, a Teacher's Guide and a Teacher's Resource Book and uses methods recommended in the National Curriculum. Designed for use at Key Stage 2, each Pupil Book uses 18 carefully structured steps to guide the learner towards full mastery of each written method, supporting them in their national tests and other areas of the National Curriculum. Written Calculation also helps pupils develop confidence and fluency in their learning by practising and embedding place value, number facts and problem solving skills. The importance of estimating and checking answers is also emphasised. This Teacher's Guide contains everything you need to integrate Written Calculation within your school. The series may be used as part of a whole-school approach to written calculation and includes a clear, concise introduction, enabling you to fully implement the series and utilise the teaching notes and resources. Key features include: a comparison of written methods, demonstrating alignment to the National Curriculum; guidance on working through a step, to help develop pupils' conceptual understanding; photocopiable Assessment tests to allow monitoring and assessment of pupils' progress, and a Mixed calculations test to encourage decisions about which operation to use. Planning sections for each of the six books include: Learning objectives - addressing the National Curriculum requirements; Summary of the steps - outlining the contents of each Pupil Book, and Prerequisites and Teaching notes - accompanying each step of the Pupil Books. Free downloads, available from the Written Calculation page of the Schofield & Sims website, enhance the effectiveness of the series. These are updated as necessary to ensure that Schofield & Sims Written Calculation meets the requirements of the National Curriculum.

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Learn all about fractions with Mo the Monster and his friends in these fun first maths books for children aged 5 and up.Mo and his mum are going shopping today! Mo is very distracted by all the lovely things to buy (especially the cake), but manages to learn about sets, halves, thirds and quarters, and how fractions work, during his day out. But when he's busy eating pizza with Slippery Sid, his mum disappears. Help! How can you find her Mo?If a monster can understand maths, anyone can! Join Mo the Monster as he discovers the basic principles of maths, from what a fraction is, to what 3D shapes are to how to multiply BIG numbers. Along the way, Mo is kept focused (monsters are notoriously easily distracted) with the help of simple, clearly presented information, plenty of questions to answer and lots of maths puzzles and activities.The funny, colourful illustrations offer lots of scope for humour and interest to keep children engaged while they learn. Aimed at readers aged 5+.Titles in the series: Addition & Subtraction/Geometry/Division/Fractions/Measuring/MultiplicationContents: One half Find half of a set Mixed numbers One quarter Quarter turns Halves and quarters Thirds Fractions that make wholes Greater than or less than Fractions of small numbers Equivalence Tenths Twelfths Glossary Answers

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This title is part of a series of three photocopiable maths activity books for secondary schools and home study. Each book contains over 50 pages of photocopiable activities that cover the key objectives of the Algebra strand for year 8 at Key Stage 3. Included are fresh ideas for whole-class oral and mental maths starter activities (as recommended by the framework). Each activity is divided into three progressive steps, providing opportunities for differentiating the work. Included also are extension activities which reinforce and develop the pupils' learning. The books are also compatible with the 5-14 Guidelines for Scotland and the Curriculum for Northern Ireland.

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A photocopiable maths activity book for Key Stage 3 students in Year 7. It seeks to cover all the key objectives of the Calculations" strand of the National Numeracy Strategy framework. There are over 50 pages of photocopiable activities, and minimal teacher preparation is required. There are ideas for whole-class oral and mental maths "starter" activities (as recommended by the framework). Each activity is divided into three progressive steps for easy differentiation, and extension learning activities are provided to reinforce and develop the pupils' learning. There are notes for teachers. The text is part of a series in which there is one book for each year group at Key Stage 3, from Year 7 to Year 9."

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Learn all about measuring with Mo the Monster and his friends in these fun first maths books for children aged 5 and upMo is going to the Museum of Science today on a school trip! All the monsters are very excited about seeing the sights of the museum while they discover mass, measure dinosaurs, learn about clocks and time and read the dials in a space simulator. 3-2-1... blast off Mo! If a monster can understand maths, anyone can! Join Mo the Monster as he discovers the basic principles of maths, from what a fraction is, to what 3D shapes are to how to multiply BIG numbers. Along the way, Mo is kept focused (monsters are notoriously easily distracted) with the help of simple, clearly presented information, plenty of questions to answer and lots of maths puzzles and activities.The funny, colourful illustrations offer lots of scope for humour and interest to keep children engaged while they learn. Aimed at readers aged 5+.Titles in the series: Addition & Subtraction/Geometry/Division/Fractions/Measuring/MultiplicationContents: Repeated additionArraysWriting multiplicationsGroups of 2Multiplying by 2The 5 times tableThe 10 times tableMultiples of 2, 5 and 10The 3 and 4 times tablesMissing numbersSolving problemsGreater than and less thanMultiplication squaresGlossary Answers

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Subject: Maths Type: Workbook Ages: 10-11 Aim for greater depth in the Year 6 National Tests, challenge confident learners and stretch them to their full potential. This workbook is packed with fun activities to engage high achievers and extend their skills even further. Focused practice activities to stretch and develop understanding Perfect way to prepare for success in National Tests Covers key maths skills Motivates children who are working at a greater depth with challenging activities that let them demonstrate their mastery Please note that this title was previously published as the Year 6 Maths Workbook in the SATs Challenge series. Please visit www.scholastic.co.uk/learn-at-home for more information and to see other titles in this series.

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Understanding Maths is a series of topic-based study books for children in Key Stage 2, providing rigorous practice of key subject areas. Each topic contains a concise summary of the information required by the National Curriculum, making the series ideal for use as preparation for the Key Stage 2 tests. Each book is a stand-alone resource, so children can either work through them in order or focus on individual aspects of the subject. Together, the nine books support the whole of the Key Stage 2 maths curriculum, providing a solid foundation for success in maths. Number Patterns & Algebra meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 maths, and covers the following areas: factors, multiples, fraction sequences, prime numbers, odd and even numbers, negative numbers, Roman numerals, cube and square numbers, term-to-term rule, unknowns and variables, and simple algebra. This book develops skills in recognising and explaining number patterns and sequences. Key features of Understanding Maths include: an 'Explanation' to introduce each topic; activities to consolidate and revise knowledge and skills; thought-provoking facts to foster a love of learning beyond the National Curriculum; regular 'Progress tests' and a 'Final test' to track children's development.

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Written Calculation comprises six Pupil Books, six Answer Books, a Teacher's Guide and a Teacher's Resource Book and uses methods recommended in the National Curriculum. Designed for use at Key Stage 2, each Pupil Book uses 18 carefully structured steps to guide the learner towards full mastery of each written method, supporting them in their national tests and other areas of the National Curriculum. Written Calculation also helps pupils develop confidence and fluency in their learning by practising and embedding place value, number facts and problem solving skills. The importance of estimating and checking answers is also emphasised. Written Calculation: Division 1 Answers accompanies the corresponding Pupil Book and provides correct answers to all questions. Each of the six Answer Books begins with a useful reminder of the key principles in the Pupil Book and includes a card cover, making it a durable resource, suitable for frequent reference. Answers are clearly laid out in the format of a correctly completed Pupil Book in order to make marking quick and simple. Scores may be recorded for each pupil in a class/set on the Group record sheet, located at the back of this Answer Book. The accompanying Teacher's Guide provides useful notes and ideas for planning lessons, enabling a whole-school approach. Detailed Teaching notes outline clear learning objectives and a Summary of the steps for each Pupil Book is included. Photocopiable Assessment resources allow you to monitor and assess pupils' progress. Supplementary Further practice and Problem solving questions can be found in the Teacher's Resource Book. These photocopiable resources may be used for further practice, assessment, revision or homework and correspond to the steps covered in each of the Pupil Books.

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Heinemann Active Maths' Practice Photocopiable Masters directly support the Teacher Activity Cards, and contain engaging worksheets that give children the opportunity to independently practise and consolidate their learning. Each activity also contains an opportunity for self-assessment.

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Heinemann Active Maths' Practice Photocopiable Masters directly support the Teacher Activity Cards, and contain engaging worksheets that give children the opportunity to independently practise and consolidate their learning. Each activity also contains an opportunity for self-assessment.

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Schofield & Sims Fractions, Decimals and Percentages is a comprehensive programme that supports a mastery approach to teaching and learning this tricky areas of maths. Comprising six pupil books and six accompanying teacher's guides, this structured series helps children to develop a deep, secure and adaptable understanding of fractions, building up to decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion. The Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Book 4 Teacher's Guide provides you with everything you need to teach the Year 4 National Curriculum requirements for fractions, decimals and percentages, including: detailed instructions for use; time-saving lesson plans with accompanying graphics and scripted questions to guide children's understanding; a National Curriculum coverage chart; and a complete set of answers to all the questions in the corresponding pupil book, Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Book 4 (ISBN 9780721713816). A selection of free supporting downloads is also available from the Schofield & Sims website.

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Schofield & Sims Fractions, Decimals and Percentages is a comprehensive programme that supports a mastery approach to teaching and learning this tricky areas of maths. Comprising six pupil books and six accompanying teacher's guides, this structured series helps children to develop a deep, secure and adaptable understanding of fractions, building up to decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion. The Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Book 2 Teacher's Guide provides you with everything you need to teach the Year 2 National Curriculum requirements for fractions, decimals and percentages, including: detailed instructions for use; time-saving lesson plans with accompanying graphics and scripted questions to guide children's understanding; a National Curriculum coverage chart; and a complete set of answers to all the questions in the corresponding pupil book, Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Book 2 (ISBN 9780721713779). A selection of free supporting downloads is also available from the Schofield & Sims website.

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Times Tables Tests provides regular and structured times tables practice, helping children to strengthen their understanding of essential multiplication and division facts, before progressing to apply these facts to solve problems based on real-life situations. To further boost confidence and rapid recall skills, children are encouraged to work against the clock, which will also help them to prepare for timed examinations. Aimed at pupils in Years 2 and 3, Times Tables Tests 1 features 24 single-page tests covering the 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 10 times tables. The short tests, designed to be used flexibly at home or in the classroom, progress in difficulty over the course of the book. Two 'Progress tests' with accompanying 'Results charts' enable children to see their consistency and speed build over time. A separate teacher's guide, Times Tables Tests Teacher's Guide (ISBN 9780721714172), contains answers to all tests in the series, as well as guidance on teaching and reinforcing tables facts.

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Heinemann Active MathsNorthern Ireland: Engages pupils with a bank of stimulating, varied and exciting interactive and print-based activities. Follows an active approach to maths teaching and learning with an emphasis on real-life situations Helps children develop a concrete understanding of maths concepts through investigation and discussion

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Times Tables Tests provides regular and structured times tables practice, helping children to strengthen their understanding of essential multiplication and division facts, before progressing to apply these facts to solve problems based on real-life situations. To further boost confidence and rapid recall skills, children are encouraged to work against the clock, which will also help them to prepare for timed examinations. Aimed at pupils in Years 4, 5 and 6, Times Tables Tests 2 features 24 single-page tests covering times tables up to and including 13 x 13. The short tests, designed to be used flexibly at home or in the classroom, progress in difficulty over the course of the book. Two 'Progress tests' with accompanying 'Results charts' enable children to see their consistency and speed build over time. A separate teacher's guide, Times Tables Tests Teacher's Guide (ISBN 9780721714172), contains answers to all tests in the series, as well as guidance on teaching and reinforcing tables facts.

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Heinemann Active Maths' bright and lively Pupil Books have been designed to further consolidate children’s learning through independent practice. They are closely linked to the Teacher Activity Cards and each Heinemann Active Maths outcome. Each Pupil Book contains: ‘I can…’ statements to encourage self-assessment. ‘Rocket’ questions to extend and challenge children’s learning. Teacher Activity Card references so you know which card the Pupil Book pages link to. * This component forms part of the Second Level Beyond Number Starter Pack, but can be purchased individually.

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Heinemann Active Maths' bright and lively Pupil Books have been designed to further consolidate children’s learning through independent practice. They are closely linked to the Teacher Activity Cards and each Heinemann Active Maths outcome. Each Pupil Book contains: ‘I can…’ statements to encourage self-assessment. ‘Rocket’ questions to extend and challenge children’s learning. Teacher Activity Card references so you know which card the Pupil Book pages link to. * This component forms part of the Second Level Beyond Number Starter Pack, but can be purchased individually.

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Heinemann Active Maths' bright and lively Pupil Books have been designed to further consolidate children’s learning through independent practice. They are closely linked to the Teacher Activity Cards and each Heinemann Active Maths outcome. Each Pupil Book contains: ‘I can…’ statements to encourage self-assessment. ‘Rocket’ questions to extend and challenge children’s learning. Teacher Activity Card references so you know which card the Pupil Book pages link to. * This component forms part of the Second Level Beyond Number Starter Pack, but can be purchased individually.

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The 10-Minute Tests are short, timed tests designed to consolidate skills and build speed and confidence as children approach the SATs. Ideal for independent work sessions at home, the tests provide essential bite-sized practice of key national test topics. KS1 SATs Arithmetic 10-Minute Tests contains twenty-two short tests to develop children's calculation skills and number fluency. Each test begins with two untimed warm-up questions, followed by twelve timed calculations covering addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions. Questions are presented in the same style and format as those in the SATs, and the tests become gradually more challenging throughout the book. Pull-out answers ensure quick and easy marking and a progress chart allows you to record scores and track improvement.

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Schofield & Sims Fractions, Decimals and Percentages is a comprehensive programme that supports a mastery approach to teaching and learning this tricky areas of maths. Comprising six pupil books and six accompanying teacher's guides, this structured series helps children to develop a deep, secure and adaptable understanding of fractions, building up to decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion. The Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Book 6 Teacher's Guide provides you with everything you need to teach the Year 6 National Curriculum requirements for fractions, decimals and percentages, including: detailed instructions for use; time-saving lesson plans with accompanying graphics and scripted questions to guide children's understanding; a National Curriculum coverage chart; and a complete set of answers to all the questions in the corresponding pupil book, Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Book 6 (ISBN 9780721713854). A selection of free supporting downloads is also available from the Schofield & Sims website.

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Heinemann Active MathsNorthern Ireland: Engages pupils with a bank of stimulating, varied and exciting interactive and print-based activities. Follows an active approach to maths teaching and learning with an emphasis on real-life situations Helps children develop a concrete understanding of maths concepts through investigation and discussion

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In the dark days of World War I, when flying machines, radio, and electronics were infant technologies, the first remotely controlled experimental aircraft took to the skies and unmanned radio controlled 40-foot high-speed Motor Torpedo Boats ploughed the seas in Britain. Developed by the British Army’s Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Navy these prototype weapons stemmed from an early form of television demonstrated before the war by Prof. A. M. Low. The remote control systems for these aircraft and boats were invented at RFC Secret Experimental Works commanded by Prof. Low, which was part of the organization of ‘back-room boys’ in the Munitions Inventions Department. These audacious projects of Low and his contemporaries led to the hundreds of remotely controlled Queen Bee aerial targets in the 1930s and hence to all the machines that we now call ‘drones'.Starting well before WWI and, for the lucky ones, extending well beyond it, the lives of Archibald Low and many of his contemporaries were extraordinary as were the times they lived through. They witnessed many dawns, the coming of the oil and plastics age and of domestic electricity. They experienced vast social improvements and the pasturing of the working horse in favor of motor transport. They were around for the first epic aircraft flights and with the aid of the very technologies that had enabled the development of drones, they saw air travel transformed from the precarious to the routine. It is astonishing that the origins of the first drones are not common knowledge in Britain and that the achievement of these maverick inventors is not commemorated.

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Learn all about fractions with Mo the Monster and his friends in these fun first maths books for children aged 5 and up.Mo and his mum are going shopping today! Mo is very distracted by all the lovely things to buy (especially the cake), but manages to learn about sets, halves, thirds and quarters, and how fractions work, during his day out. But when he's busy eating pizza with Slippery Sid, his mum disappears. Help! How can you find her Mo?If a monster can understand maths, anyone can! Join Mo the Monster as he discovers the basic principles of maths, from what a fraction is, to what 3D shapes are to how to multiply BIG numbers. Along the way, Mo is kept focused (monsters are notoriously easily distracted) with the help of simple, clearly presented information, plenty of questions to answer and lots of maths puzzles and activities.The funny, colourful illustrations offer lots of scope for humour and interest to keep children engaged while they learn. Aimed at readers aged 5+.Titles in the series: Addition & Subtraction/Geometry/Division/Fractions/Measuring/MultiplicationContents: One half Find half of a set Mixed numbers One quarter Quarter turns Halves and quarters Thirds Fractions that make wholes Greater than or less than Fractions of small numbers Equivalence Tenths Twelfths Glossary Answers

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Learn all about division with Mo the Monster and his friends in these fun first maths books for children aged 5 and up.Mo and his class are off to the farm today! Here Mo is going to learn all about grouping, dividing and remainders as he packs apples, herds sheep and feeds horses. But can Mo steer clear of the scary ducklings while he's working? Fingers crossed Mo!If a monster can understand maths, anyone can! Join Mo the Monster as he discovers the basic principles of maths, from what a fraction is, to what 3D shapes are to how to multiply BIG numbers. Along the way, Mo is kept focused (monsters are notoriously easily distracted) with the help of simple, clearly presented information, plenty of questions to answer and lots of maths puzzles and activities.The funny, colourful illustrations offer lots of scope for humour and interest to keep children engaged while they learn. Aimed at readers aged 5+.Titles in the series: Addition & Subtraction/Geometry/Division/Fractions/Measuring/MultiplicationContents: Group into 2s Share between 2 Divide by 2 Group into 5s Divide by 5 Divide by 10 Using times tables Arrays Remainders Divide by 3 Missing numbers Division problems Division patterns Glossary Answers

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This title is part of a series of three photocopiable maths activity books for secondary schools and home study. Each book contains over 50 pages of photocopiable activities that cover the key objectives of the algebra strand for year 9 at Key Stage 3. Included are fresh ideas for whole-class oral and mental maths starter activities (as recommended by the framework). Each activity is divided into three progressive steps, providing opportunities for differentiating the work. Included also are extension activities which reinforce and develop the pupils' learning. The books are also compatible with the 5-14 Guidelines for Scotland and the Curriculum for Northern Ireland.

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This is a book of photocopiable sheets intended for Year 3 pupils use at school and at home. It includes activities on making decisions; reasoning about numbers and shapes and problems involving real life contexts, money and measures.

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Pinpoint is a new series of activities and resources created to provide you with time-saving resources for specific needs in Maths. 32 page, A4 size write-in book Focuses on 3, 4 and 8 times tables, consolidates 2, 5 and 10 times tables Builds reasoning and applying skills using engaging detective theme Towards, Securing and Deeper sections on each page provide stretch and challenge for all levels Includes free online Pinpoint Times Table Check building towards the Year 4 multiplication tests Our colourful and engaging book helps children practise, consolidate and achieve greater depth with times tables in Year 3/age 7-8 and above. The activities support a firm understanding and fluent recall of times tables facts. Reasoning questions challenge children to think like a times tables detective! This helps build towards the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check as well as success over the longer term.

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Understanding Maths is a series of topic-based study books for children in Key Stage 2, providing rigorous practice of key subject areas. Each topic contains a concise summary of the information required by the National Curriculum, making the series ideal for use as preparation for the Key Stage 2 tests. Each book is a stand-alone resource, so children can either work through them in order or focus on individual aspects of the subject. Together, the nine books support the whole of the Key Stage 2 maths curriculum, providing a solid foundation for success in maths. Problem Solving meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 maths, and covers the following areas: choosing operations, solving word problems, number puzzles, scaling, time, large numbers, negative numbers, square numbers, shape puzzles, money problems, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and the distributive law. This book develops strategies for solving different maths problems, from deciphering the question to deciding on a solution. Key features of Understanding Maths include: an 'Explanation' to introduce each topic; activities to consolidate and revise knowledge and skills; thought-provoking facts to foster a love of learning beyond the National Curriculum; regular 'Progress tests' and a 'Final test' to track children's development.

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Are your children ready to face the SATs Challenge? These Skills Test Papers will help to identify children working at greater depth. A linked Workbook is also available to provide further stretch and challenge. The Skills Test Book provides 20 tests, each with a particular mathematical focus. The tests have been written in the same style as the National Test questions, but are shorter in length as they focus on a single topic. The Tests should: Give children confidence to extend their learning across a range of key maths topics Familiarise children with the National Test format Provide a suitable level of challenge for those children working at greater depth Help children to reach their full potential in the run up to the National Tests Aim higher with Maths Challenge Workbooks and Skills Test Papers.

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This is a brand new strand of our bestselling series 'Developing Numeracy'. There is one book of photocopiable Mental Maths activities for each year of primary school. The books develop pupils' mental calculation strategies through oral and mental maths activities, as required by the National Numeracy Strategy. OFSTED has reported that Mental Maths is still an area of weakness and many schools find their SATs scores are let down by pupils not achieving the required standard in the national Mental Maths test at the end of Key Stage 2. Developing Numeracy: Mental Maths will be of great benefit to these teachers and pupils, and will therefore be a popular addition to the series.

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Intended for primary teachers, parents, trainee teachers, special needs teachers and supply teachers, this series on developing children's numeracy covers all the key Framework objectives and includes: differentiated activity sheets; extension activities; and teaching notes.

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Go on a real-life maths journey to practise the core topics of numbers, geometry, statistics, ratio & proportion, algebra and measurement. Through data visualisation methods, including colourful diagrams, pictograms, illustrations, photographs and infographics, Go Figure! brings maths into the real world in an innovative, exciting and engaging visual way. It makes even the trickiest problem easier to understand and builds valuable confidence in maths!Find out how the maths you learn at school can help you go on an adventure through the world of computer gaming!Maths challenges encourage you to use real data and fascinating facts to solve mathematical problems that will help you on your way!

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Learn all about multiplication with Mo the Monster and his friends in these fun first maths books for children aged 5 and up.Mo and his friend Frankie are off to the seaside today! Together they're going to learn about grouping, multiplying and the five and ten times tables while they build sandcastles, fish in rock pools and spend money at the arcade. But watch out for those crabs Mo! If a monster can understand maths, anyone can! Join Mo the Monster as he discovers the basic principles of maths, from what a fraction is, to what 3D shapes are to how to multiply BIG numbers. Along the way, Mo is kept focused (monsters are notoriously easily distracted) with the help of simple, clearly presented information, plenty of questions to answer and lots of maths puzzles and activities.The funny, colourful illustrations offer lots of scope for humour and interest to keep children engaged while they learn. Aimed at readers aged 5+.Titles in the series: Addition & Subtraction/Geometry/Division/Fractions/Measuring/MultiplicationContents: Repeated additionArraysWriting multiplicationsGroups of 2Multiplying by 2The 5 times tableThe 10 times tableMultiples of 2, 5 and 10The 3 and 4 times tablesMissing numbersSolving problemsGreater than and less thanMultiplication squaresGlossary Answers

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