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Solving Maths Problems for Years 3-4

Tim Lowson — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 03:01:19 +0000

Solving Maths Problems for Years 3-4 contains a series of open-ended engaging Maths problems which revolve around creatively written stories. The stories tell of situations in which the students are likely to find themselves – so the problems are placed in real life everyday contexts.

Support and extension questions are provided in Solving Maths Problems for Years 3-4 to help and challenge students of different abilities.

This book belongs to the Solving Maths Problems series, consisting of three books..

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Solving Maths Problems for Years 5-6

Tim Lowson — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 02:59:25 +0000

Solving Maths Problems for Years 5-6 contains a series of open-ended engaging Maths problems which revolve around creatively written stories. The stories tell of situations in which the students are likely to find themselves – so the problems are placed in real life everyday contexts.

Support and extension questions are provided to help and challenge students of different abilities. Solving Maths Problems For Years 5-6 will make a great addition to your Maths resources.

This book belongs to the Solving Maths Problems series, consisting of three books.

Author: Anita Green

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Solving Maths Problems for Years 1-2

Tim Lowson — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 02:51:32 +0000

Solving Maths Problems for Years 1-2 contains a series of open-ended engaging maths problems which revolve around creatively written stories. The stories tell of situations in which the students are likely to find themselves – so the problems are placed in real life everyday contexts.

Support and extension questions are provided to help and challenge students of different abilities. Solving Maths Problems For Years 1-2 will make a great addition to your Maths resources.

This book belongs to the Solving Maths Problems series, consisting of three books.

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Striving To Improve Series: Angles, Shapes And Mensuration

Tim Lowson — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 04:04:56 +0000

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.

This book, Angles, Shapes And Mensuration, is focused on the Measurement and Geometry area of the curriculum for lower ability students and those who need further opportunity to consolidate these core areas in mathematics. 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.

The 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.

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 at their year level. 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. The activities range from grade levels of Year 4 through to Year 7 and are appropriate for students requiring extra support in Years 7, 8 and 9.

Editor: Mirella Trimboli

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Mathematics of Circles

Tim Lowson — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 05:07:44 +0000

Many aspects of our civilisation are based on the mathematics of circles – space, time, the wheel. Mathematics of Circles presents fundamental principles related to circles simply and without confusion. The activities are fun to do and will thoroughly stimulate students working at all levels.

Author: Susan Levy

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Primary Maths Problems: Book 3

Tim Lowson — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 04:13:55 +0000

The Primary Maths Problems Series is a 3-book series aimed at developing a range of problem solving skills and strategies across all strands of the mathematics curriculum. Each book contains over 90 task cards which each deal with one problem. The problems can be worked through as a whole class, in small groups, in pairs, or as an individual homework or extension activity. Detailed teachers’ notes provide information about the use of each problem solving strategy as well as specific examples. Strategies covered include:

Think, estimate and check
Draw a diagram
Look for patterns
Make a model
Act out the problem
Construct a table
Write a statement
Make a list
Calculate

The tasks cover all areas of the mathematics curriculum including Space and Location, Number, Measurement and Chance and Data. Mathematical reasoning and the development of individual problem solving skills have been incorporated within each of these areas. All task cards are outcome linked and have provision for student self-assessment.

Author: Clare Way

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Primary Maths Problems: Book 2

Tim Lowson — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 03:57:32 +0000

The Primary Maths Problems Series is a 3-book series aimed at developing a range of problem solving skills and strategies across all strands of the mathematics curriculum. Each book contains over 90 task cards which each deal with one problem. The problems can be worked through as a whole class, in small groups, in pairs, or as an individual homework or extension activity. Detailed teachers’ notes provide information about the use of each problem solving strategy as well as specific examples. Strategies covered include:

Think, estimate and check
Draw a diagram
Look for patterns
Make a model
Act out the problem
Construct a table
Write a statement
Make a list
Calculate

Author: Clare Way

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K-2 Maths: Measurement Activities

Tim Lowson — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 03:54:35 +0000

K-2 Maths: Measurement Activities contains activities which are designed to promote the understandings and mathematical language used to estimate, identify, describe and compare the length, area, mass and capacity of shapes and objects, using both formal and informal units.

The concepts of measuring and sequencing time are also explored in detail. Each activity page contains a “Think About It” box as a finishing challenge that promotes the use of varied strategies and cooperative learning, catering for a range of student abilities. Activities are linked to relevant student outcome statements, while useful extension ideas and a skills checklist have been included.

Author: Merryn Whitfield

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K-2 Maths: Space Activities

Tim Lowson — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 03:37:53 +0000

K-2 Maths: Space Activities is designed to enhance the use of concrete materials within the classroom while exploring the mathematical concepts of regular and irregular shapes and objects; space, line and symmetry; location, direction and position. Students will be involved in manipulating, classifying and describing 2D shapes and familiar 3D objects.

Each activity page contains a “Think About It” box as a finishing challenge that promotes the use of varied strategies and cooperative learning, catering for a range of student abilities. Activities are linked to relevant student outcome statements, while useful extension ideas and a skills checklist have been included.

Author: Merryn Whitfield

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Measure Up

Tim Lowson — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 04:47:42 +0000

Measure Up assists the development of measurement process skills using a sound content base. It provides teachers with an opportunity to present students with outcomes-based, open-ended tasks. Each measurement concept (basic units, conversions, perimeter, area, surface area and capacity) is presented as a series of four types of questions:

Knowledge and understanding of relevant mathematical concepts;
Adaptation of these concepts to more difficult situations through word problems;
Mini tasks involving the solving of word problems incorporating multiple steps;
Open-ended tasks presented on a variety of levels and covering a range of student outcomes.

The book will prove to be of enormous value to teachers, and students will be challenged and stimulated by the activities.

Author: Donelle Francesconi

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