MATHS & SCIENCE

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+

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.

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.

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 set of flashcards show the numbers 0 to 30 represented by number symbol, word and a picture representation. The cards are laminated and feature rounded corners. There are 62 double-sided number cards and 3 double-sided activity guide cards.

The cards measure approx. 87 x 123mm.

For ages 3 years plus.

Set of 30 dot dice in 3 colours, red, black and white.
10 x each colour.

The fun way for kids to start maths! Here’s SumStart, the simple, fun way to introduce counting and computation to give your child the head start in maths.

Simple, Child & Eco Friendly
Here is a simple, child & Eco friendly board which facilitates counting, addition, subtraction and multiplication. It gives the child the opportunity to fill in the empty slots on the board with the correct numbered piece, a child cannot get it wrong thus builds confidence in their mathematical ability.

Ideal For Individual Learning
SumStart is ideal for individual learning, collaboration learning and station teaching, it enables the child to develop, practice and consolidate a range of skills in mathematic that develops conceptual understanding through pictorial representation.

Quick Way To Perform Assessment
Educators know how important it is for your child to get the best possible start with numbers, Sumstart promotes mental maths skills, estimating skills and is an early introduction into problem solving skills. Teachers, Sumstart is a quick way to perform assessment for learning and assessment of learning while also focusing on covering the number strand in the curriculum.

This 75mm magnifying glass boasts 5x magnification, perfect for examining coins, stamps, jewelry, or intricate crafts.

A 30 cm ruler made from clear transparent polystyrene.

This set includes 100 vibrant cubes that can be connected in various patterns. They are designed for easy assembly and disassembly, making them perfect for creative building and play. Ideal for developing fine motor skills and encouraging imaginative play!

Measure distances with ease using the Trundle Wheel with Counter. Perfect for schools, sports fields, and outdoor projects, this tool provides accurate readings with every step.