MATHS BOOKS

Maths Tables New edition of the Maths Formulae and Tables Log Book Log Tables approved for use in the state examinations.

Real Life Maths Book 1 is designed to present students with real life contexts that require an understanding of a range of mathematical processes. Reluctant maths students will benefit from this book as all activities are designed to provide direct meaning rather than just being presented as a set of sums and number problems.

Sections contain challenge and extension activities that build on from the main problem. The problems are designed to consolidate comprehension skills as well as mathematical processes and problem solving strategies. Activities are linked to student outcomes and each section contains an opportunity for reflection.

Sections include: Maths in the news. Maths in advertising. Planning a holiday. Using a mobile phone
Real Life Maths Book 2 is a follow on to book 1. Sections include :Features of CDs. Buying a widget. Party planning. Owning a credit card. Maths in the movies. An introduction to the stock market

Suitability : Ages 10+

Please note this is now exclusively offered as an e-book.

A series of 8 books suitable for upper primary pupils up to adult students providing additional support for maths in everyday tasks and situations.

Each book contains 7 units, each presented over 3 pages. The first page provides a detailed picture. The second page provides simple maths questions based mainly on observation of the picture. The third page provides more complex problems.
All 8 books are at the same level. Reading Age 7+. Interest Level 7 - adult.

Book 1 At home

Book 2 At the theme park

Book 3 In town

Book 4 On holiday

Book 5 At the supermarket

Book 6 At school

Book 7 At the post office

Book 8 At the factory

This two-book series is packed with activities that involve students in problem-solving and exploration. They all involve a ‘puzzle’, mathematical mystery or story which students have to work through to a solution.

Watch your students rise to challenges such as:

Deciding where to place camera detectors in an art gallery (Geometry)

Cracking a secret code (Interpreting information, logic and reasoning)

Installing a TV transmitter so it reaches all towns in the region (Measurement; Calculation)

Solving the mystery of barcodes and learning how to check digits (Modular Arithmetic and Problem Solving)

Studying ‘ancient’ algorithms and old Aztec number systems (Calculation and Discovery)

These activities are excellent for early finishers; for homework; and for cooperative group work.
Each activity emphasises problem solving and exploration which can be done individually or in groups. The teacher pages provide answers, show how problems can be worked through to conclusion and point out issues to look for.
Activities are high interest and usually centered around a ‘puzzle’, mathematical mystery or story which students have to work through.
GO FIGURE! is excellent for homework and cooperative work, and for students who need ‘extra work’ to keep them busy.

This new revision and update focuses on key learning areas in Statistics with a series of clearly explained and well laid-out exercises comprised of a range of challenges at different levels. About Statistics provides simple and fun ways of introducing essential statistical ideas, and is able to be used alongside existing units of work in Statistics.

Book A Topics Include:

Pie Charts

Dot Plots

Stem and Leaf Plots

Time-Series Graphs

Book B Topics Include:

Descriptive Statistics

Grouped Data

Comparing Data Sets.

The purpose of this two-book photocopiable resource is to assist students to develop the skills necessary to confidently investigate any maths problems they are presented with. There are opportunities for students to engage in independent or cooperative learning, pose new problems for investigation, or engage in classroom discussion or debate. The resource is divided into six comprehensive sections.

Book A explores number, measurement and geometry.

Book B explores algebra, statistics and logic.

The many problems presented in the books are designed to be fun and engaging, and to increase student confidence, participation and enthusiasm for maths using real-life maths problems.This series will increase student confidence, participation in class and enthusiasm for maths by using these clever real-life Maths problems.Each problem includes background information on the mathematical problem, detailed solution and teacher notes.

Who for?
These worksheets are designed for students of average mathematical ability who are aged 12 to 14 years. The questions are designed to make students THINK and are not confined to one level of the mathematics curriculum.

What are they?
The worksheets are photocopiable (or in book form) write-on mathematics worksheets designed to encourage students to THINK. They may be set by teachers as homework sheets, one per week, so as not to interfere too much with a tight school homework programme. To promote THINKING, the worksheets can also be used in the classroom, perhaps the last half hour at the end of the day, or on a Friday. The worksheets can be handed out to students who have worked quickly and completed the work designated for a lesson, and are looking for something else. Alternatively the worksheets will absorb students in class when teachers are absent and work has not been set.

How do they work?
The worksheets will enable students to think, have fun, be challenged, have a wide variety of new experiences and consolidate their knowledge of mathematics. Correct mathematics vocabulary and terminology are used in the text and the processes will develop the student’s general knowledge and give them practice in identifying patterns. A mathematical glossary or dictionary may be helpful. It is not intended that students complete, in one session, every question on a worksheet, but rather answer as many questions as possible and enjoy the participation. The questions are rich with stimulating examples, diagrams, and other illustrations. It is hoped the students will discover the amazing relevance of mathematics in the world around them. It is important in any Mathematics Curriculum to place an emphasis on THINKING.

Time pressures often dissuade teachers from incorporating activities into senior mathematics classrooms that are student centred or simply different from the “tried and true”.

This two-book series provides some respite from traditional textbook exercises by offering inspired and engaging approaches for introducing, teaching, revising and assessing core concepts in senior mathematics. Included are independent exercises to establish fundamental skills, collaborative activities to promote classroom discussion and further understanding, and revision assignments that will serve to highlight areas of strengths and weaknesses. This is a must have resource for busy teachers of senior mathematics wanting to inject some energy and innovative approaches into their teaching practices.

Book A focuses on algebra and coordinate geometry.

Book B focuses on non-linear graphs and calculus.

Age Suitability: 11+.Two Book Set - approximately 64 Pages each

Maths Pocket Posters are a simple, affordable and handy pocket-sized reference book that will help with homework assignments, class activities and revision. The colourful and informative books contain 30 of Daydream Education's award-winning posters that highlight key curriculum topics in a bright and colourful format.

Contents:

Facts About Figures

Signs and Words

Times Tables (1-6)

Times Tables (7-12)

Know your Numbers

Figures are Fun

Multiplication Chart

Prime Numbers

Equivalence

Fractions, Decimals, Percentages

Simple Fractions

Simple Percentages

Ratio

Algebra

Graphs and Co-ordinates

Area and Perimeter

Angle Properties

Angles and their Measurement

Lines

Get in Shape

Quadrilaterals

Types of Triangles

Volumes and Areas

Solids and their Nets

Symmetry

Measurement

Time

Averages

Probability

Displaying Data

This book can help your child by providing a whole year of ready to go activities and support on key Mathematics topics which will be being taught in school.

Practice key math skills at home or in school using Scholastic National Curriculum Maths Workbook.Boost success in the classroom.

Ages 10-11.

The second book in the Algebra for Everyone series builds on the first book by offering more advance algebra activities. Concepts are presented in a variety of ways to help students further their understanding and to gain extensive practice without it feeling repetitive. Interactivity is another effective feature as students work with each other to strengthen their understanding of the main algebraic techniques.

Author Vaneeta Manners

A whole year of inspirational ready-made lessons fully matched to the National Curriculum. The simple way to plan your teaching, engage all your pupils and cut down on preparation time.

Every lesson carefully matched to curriculum objectives. A whole year of ready-made lesson plans laid out by week, save time with ready-to-go resources in a flexible format Stay on track with assessment tools and progress checks. Engage children with exciting printable/interactive activities. Inside you’ll find a year’s worth of lessons and fully photocopiable activities, plus a CD-ROM packed with interactive activities and planning tools. Use the lessons as a complete plan for the year, or as a flexible filler when there’s a gap in your planning.

Suitable for 10 - 13 years

We need to ask better questions to get better thinking from our students, and Open-Ended Maths Tasks – High School, is geared towards helping us do just that. Covering two basic age levels, 12-13 year-olds & 14-15 year-olds.

This book is designed to help educators looking for a variety of strategies use short, innovative tasks based around the four main learning theories – Creative and Critical Thinking, Multiple Intelligences, Bloom’s Taxonomy and Ryan’s Thinker’s Keys. Incorporating a substantive set of task cards covering Structure, Number, Space and Measurement and Chance and Data, this book facilitates better thinking skills and comprehension in the secondary-school maths classroom.

This photocopiable resource has been developed to help students who are just coming to grips with understanding chance. Activities within the book encourage problem solving and co-operative work and are prefaced by teacher guidelines. All activities contain a range of challenges at different levels and the final section can be used for enrichment work with more capable students. All activities come with review tests and answers, and self-assessment pages.

Topics Include:
Thinking about Probability
Sample Space
Decision Trees
Juniper Green
Dice Green
Samples and Surveys
Fair Play!
Probability Investigations


Author: John Thompson; Age Suitability: 12-17

Algebra needs to be taught well if all students are to gain the solid foundation they need to work confidently with this fundamental curriculum strand and to progress with the mathematics curriculum more broadly.

The first book in the Algebra for Everyone series has been created to provide the informed, practical support both teachers and students need to get algebra learning off to a strong start. Concepts are presented in a variety of ways to help students build their understanding and to gain extensive practice without it feeling repetitive. Interactivity is another effective feature as students work with each other to strengthen their understanding of the main algebraic techniques.

Author Vaneeta Manners ; Suitable for ages 11-14

While recognising that students need a calculator for certain topics such as trigonometry, the activities in this book deepen students' insight into just how much arithmetic they can do successfully without one. They also set timeframes for completion so that students work on their speed as an essential component of effective mental arithmetic. Topics cover integers, fractions, decimals and percentages, emphasising the practice of operations such as powers of numbers and finding the square root and cube roots of fractions and decimals.

Author Vaneeta Manners ; Suitable for ages 12-13

The Maths Reinforcers series is designed to reinforce basic skills in a range of maths topics and save teachers preparation and marking time. The worksheets included can be used in a variety of ways:
As quick 'warm ups' for maths sessions
As targeted activities for students with specific needs
To engage groups (releasing the teacher to work with individuals)
For homework
For pre and post testing of various competencies and more...

Exercises feature plenty of everyday examples, clear and simple instructions, an easy-to-use design and flexibility of purpose. With a wide variety of different maths topics covered across the series, Maths Reinforcers provides a wealth of material that supports the modern mathematics cirriculum.

Book A in the series covers : Number Skills
Book B in the series covers: Fractions, Decimals, Percentages
Book C in ther series covers: Ratio, Proportion, Mass, Time, Plane Shapes, Length, Area, Volume
Book D in the series covers: Algebra, Statistics, Probability

The Striving to Improve Series targets students who, for whatever reason, are struggling to keep up with their peers. The activities in the books are designed to prevent students from regressing any further at school. The tasks are based on a modified curriculum so that students can work at their own pace and without constant supervision from the teacher. There are also four literacy books in this series. Each section of the book provides students with the opportunity to consolidate written and mental methods of calculation, with an emphasis on process and understanding.

Fractions The section entitled Understanding Fractions enables students to re-encounter ideas of equivalent fractions, simplifying fractions, improper fraction, mixed numerals and comparing fractions. The section entitled Calculating With Fractions walks students through the four core calculations

Fractions, Decimals and Percentages The section entitled Skills With Decimals enables students to re-encounter ideas in decimal place value, calculations with decimals, comparing decimal quantities and rounding decimal amounts. The section entitled Fractions, Decimals And Percentages walks students through conversions between fractions, decimals and percentages. Students explore mental and written methods for performing conversion calculations. Attention is also given to real world applications and uses of these different representations, with an emphasis on understanding and using percentages.

Angles, Shapes and MensurationThe section entitled Angles enables students to review types of angles and naming angles. There is the opportunity to practise drawing angles and using angles within a context. Students then have the opportunity to investigate angles in a triangle and to also classify the different types of triangles. The section entitled Shapes And Mensuration familiarises students with units of length, mass and capacity and provides activities to consolidate unit conversions using mental strategies. The activities then move on to exploring perimeter and area of rectangles and triangles and allow for a thorough consolidation of these foundational concepts. Students then engage with simple volume and capacity ideas.

Integers The section entitled Understanding Integers enables students to re-encounter ideas of place value, rounding, estimation, factors, multiples and the concept of a directed number.The section entitled Calculating With Integers walks students through the four core calculations. Students explore addition and subtraction with two and three digit sums and can apply what they have learned to some real life application problems. Similarly, students explore the various levels of multiplication and division before applying them to a variety of applications.

These activities are a useful way to scaffold a new unit of Mathematics and will help build confidence for lower ability students to attempt more challenging problems. The activities are designed to guide student learning with minimal input from the teacher and there is a strong emphasis on process and understanding.The activities can be used for individual students needing further consolidation in a mainstream classroom or as instructional worksheets for a whole class of lower ability students.

This book, unique in the educational market, encompasses advice, information and tips across all subjects for students who want to excel in their exams. Its content contains two hundred pages of hacks, exam day advice, advice from former and existing students, as well as exam nutrition and parenting an exam student.

The focus of the series is on the reinforcement of “the basics” in maths, as well as activities aimed at developing understanding of mathematics concepts. Students with Specific Learning Difficulties experience a range of problems with their academic learning. These problems include word recognition and comprehension; coping with pages that are too cluttered and with too many differing requirements; being able to sequence, recall and apply strategies in abstract situations; striving to process information while working to meet deadlines and having trouble with personal organization with their schoolwork.

While the books in this series are designed for students with learning difficulties, they can be used as a simple and straightforward introduction to concepts or a reinforcement of mathematical strategies for the whole class. The books follow a basic format, with each activity usually containing a choice of two worksheets to cater for a range of ability levels.

Book 1: Written Calculations

Book 2: Measurement, Chance and Data

Book 3: Applications