Extension Maths for Primary Schools
for Years 1 to 6/7
by Clare Way
now available
A series of activity books for students capable of working approximately one year beyond their class level, and who need to be challenged and extended mathematically.
Features
- Students are empowered to work independently at an advanced level on common mathematical strands/areas, alongside their classmates.
- Activities are outcomes based and cover the main mathematical learning strands and dimensions.
- Students gain confidence in their abilities and are able to apply mathematical concepts to a variety of situations.
- Makes life easier for busy teachers by providing an easy-to-use reproducible resource that can be incorporated into the existing curriculum.
- Books are cross-referenced to current state curriculums and contain an assessment checklists for teachers, between 18 and 40 reproducible activity worksheets under each mathematical strand, plus assessment worksheets at the end of each strand.
- Answers provided for all worksheets.
| Book 1 | 978-1-921454-06-6 | all now available | $39.95 each | ||
| Book 2 | 978-1-921454-07-3 | ||||
| Book 3 | 978-1-921085-57-4 | ||||
| Book 4 | 978-1-921085-58-1 | ||||
| Book 5 | 978-1-921454-16-5 | ||||
| Book 6 | 978-1-921454-17-2 |
Including Lower Achievers in the Maths Lesson
by Sue Atkinson & Michelle Temby
A series of 6 books, providing stimulating and manageable activities for lower achievers.
Features
- Activities are interesting and purposeful, and fun to do — children will want to do more.
- Topics include Addition & subtraction strategies, Counting & estimating, Comparing & ordering, Fractions and decimals, Linking addition & subtraction, Measurement, Mental strategies, Multiplication & division, Number sequences & reasoning, Ordering & place value, Solving problems, Using number lines.
- Each chapter contains lesson plans matched to key objectives, ideas for whole class discussion and teaching points, a selection of activities for lower-achieving children that can be completed with adult support, a selection of activities for lower-achieving children that can be completed independently, photocopiable activity sheets, and ideas for plenary sessions.
| Book 1 | (Year 1) | 978-1-921454-29-5 | $39.95 each | |
| Book 2 | (Year 2) | 978-1-921454-30-1 | ||
| Book 3 | (Year 3) | 978-1-921454-31-8 | ||
| Book 4 | (Year 4) | 978-1-921454-32-5 | ||
| Book 5 | (Year 5) | 978-1-921454-33-2 | ||
| Book 6 | (Year 6) | 978-1-921454-34-9 |
Maths Strategy & Support
Australian edition*
by Harry O’Brien & Greg Purcell
now available
A series of 8 blackline master books, providing teachers with a valuable source of quality follow-up and practice material to reinforce the key basic mathematics operations.
Features
- The worksheets support a range of strategies for each operation, and help to develop lifetime maths skills.
- Each page works on a specific concept to develop children’s numeracy skills and help teachers with follow-up of relevant teaching focus points.
- Designed to help children achieve in standardised tests.
- The books are easy to use, and are both teacher and student friendly.
| Addition: | Early Years | 978-1-921454-53-0 |
| Addition: | Middle & Upper Years | 978-1-921454-54-7 |
| Subtraction: | Early Years | 978-1-921454-55-4 |
| Subtraction: | Middle & Upper Years | 978-1-921454-56-1 |
| Multiplication: | Early to Upper | 978-1-921454-57-8 |
| Division: | Early to Upper | 978-1-921454-58-5 |
| Fractions & Decimals: | Early to Upper | 978-1-921454-59-2 |
| Number: | Early to Upper | 978-1-921454-60-8 |
| $29.95 each |
Open-ended Problem Solving
by Harry O’Brien
This best-selling 3-book series provides teachers with a bank of meaningful, enjoyable and challenging mathematics activities.
Features
- Activities reflect all modern curriculums by providing open-ended questions that challenge the thought processes and have children thinking mathematically on a regular basis.
- Children are encouraged to employ a variety of strategies, and think about solving problems in more than one way.
- Provides a mix of common and unusual problems.
| Book 1 | (Lower primary) | 978-1-921085-06-2 | $29.95 each | |
| Book 2 | (Middle primary) | 978-1-921085-07-9 | ||
| Book 3 | (Upper primary) | 978-1-921085-08-6 |
Preparing for Secondary School Maths
by Ian Bull
Specifically written for students in the final year of primary school who want to make sure that they are fully prepared to begin their secondary school maths.
Students in the first year of secondary school who need revision and extra practice on basic skills will also find it extremely useful.
Features
- Covers all the skills and knowledge students need to begin their secondary maths education.
- Also helpful for scholarship and entrance exam preparation.
- Each topic contains a checklist of skills, a diagnostic test, clear step-by-step explanations, worked examples, practice exercises and extension questions.
- Eight multiple-choice assessment tasks provide immediate feedback.
| Preparing for Secondary School Maths | 978-1-876580-41-4 | $29.95 |
The Primary Maths Resource Book
by Ian Bull
An extremely useful resource for all primary teachers, providing a bank of over 160 photocopiable worksheets, organised by topic.
Features
- Includes practice exercises, assignments, extension work and tests.
- Suitable for a range of student needs and abilities in years 3–6.
- A value-packed resource for the unexpected lesson, for use by relieving or casual teachers or as part of the normal maths program.
| Primary Maths Resource Book | 978-1-921454-64-6 | $49.95 | ||
Problem Solving
by Pete Hall & Michelle Temby
“The ability to solve problems is at the heart of mathematics.”
A 3-book series offering an exciting collection of problem-solving lessons.
Features
- The problems provide children with a challenging learning experience with the emphasis on enjoyment.
- Many lessons contain photocopiable activity and record sheets, some of which are differentiated at three levels of ability.
- Each lesson plan includes teaching points, plenary, support and extension, guidance on assessment, learning objectives, vocabulary, resources, and oral and mental starters.
- Lesson plans and activity sheets cover: Numbers and the number system, Reasoning about numbers or shapes, Counting and recognising numbers, Money and measures, Shape and space, Real-life problems, Adding and subtracting, Calculations and Handling data.
| Book 1 | (Lower primary) | 978-1-921454-35-6 | $32.95 each | |
| Book 2 | (Middle primary) | 978-1-921454-36-3 | ||
| Book 3 | (Upper primary) | 978-1-921454-37-0 |
