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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. Understanding Maths covers the following topics: addition, fractions, algebra, subtraction, decimals, problem solving, multiplication, percentages, geometry, division, number patterns and statistics. Practice contains numerous questions on each of these topics, to give children the support they need when preparing for the Key Stage 2 tests. Each section has cross-references to the relevant study book in the series, assisting children with their learning.

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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. Geometry & Measurement meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 maths, and covers the following areas: triangles, circles, symmetry, angles, co-ordinates, length, mass, capacity, time, area and volume. This book explores the geometry of 2-D and 3-D shapes and the use of metric and imperial measurements. 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. Addition & Subtraction meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 maths, and covers the following areas: patterns in calculations, partitioning, finding small differences, inverses, missing number questions, word problems, decimals and questions with long numbers. This book describes in detail the different ways to add and subtract numbers, using both mental and written methods. 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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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 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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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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A photocopiable maths activity book for Key Stage 3 students in Year 9. 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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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 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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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: Addition leads pupils through the necessary steps for mastering the column method of addition. Pupils beginning this book should have an understanding of the value of digits in two- and three-digit numbers, experience of adding and subtracting single-digit numbers and know their addition number bonds to 20. 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 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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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. Decimals & Percentages meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 maths, and covers the following areas: ordering, rounding and comparing decimals, adding and subtracting decimals, finding percentages mentally, and with a calculator, estimation, problem solving, and converting fractions to decimals and percentages. This book develops a strong understanding of decimals and percentages and how they relate to fractions and whole numbers. 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 leads pupils through the necessary steps for mastering shortdivision. Pupils beginning this book should have an understanding of the value of digits in two- and three-digit numbers and experience of multiplying and dividing small numbers. 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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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: Multiplication 1 leads pupils through the necessary steps for mastering the column method of short multiplication and begins to prepare them for long multiplication. Pupils beginning this book should have an understanding of the value of digits in two- and three-digit numbers and experience of multiplying single-digit numbers together. Pupils who have learnt their times tables will find written multiplication 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 2 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 2 contains: a summary of the times tables covered in Learn Your Times Tables 1; revision of the x3 and x4 times tables; in-depth practice of the x6, x7, x8, x9, x11 and x12 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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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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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 First Level Beyond Number Starter Pack, but can be purchased individually.

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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 5 Teacher's Guide provides you with everything you need to teach the Year 5 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 5 (ISBN 9780721713830). 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 1 Teacher's Guide provides you with everything you need to teach the Year 1 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 1 (ISBN 9780721713755). A selection of free supporting downloads is also available from the Schofield & Sims website.

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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 First 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 First Level Beyond Number Starter Pack, but can be purchased individually.

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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 3 Teacher's Guide provides you with everything you need to teach the Year 3 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 3 (ISBN 9780721713793). 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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