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Animal Maths: Subtraction

Tim Lowson — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 02:49:39 +0000

The Animal Maths Series is designed for any child who needs practice in doing basic maths.

The idea of using the motivating concept of “animals” as an aid to teaching provides a fun dimension that will help stimulate the learning of mathematical skills.

Animal Maths: Subtraction provides a range of activities at three different levels of difficulty, together with extensive teaching notes and suggestions before each activity page.

Author: Jan Stone

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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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Introducing Number

Tim Lowson — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 03:37:10 +0000

Introducing Number contains over thirty activities that deal with the mathematical strand of number. The actvity sheets are clear and simple, using animals, characters and situations that are relevant and appeal to the interest of young children. While the sheets are designed so that they can be used as stand-alone activities, they are supported by valuable whole class lead-up activities where the specific language of mathematics can be explored in a hands-on situation.

The book is designed to make mathematical activities fun, enjoyable and purposeful for both students and staff.

Author: Anne Bell

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Mastering Maths 2: Early Operations

Tim Lowson — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 03:23:14 +0000

The development of skills in young children is particularly important as the child is introduced to the first formal mathematical concepts. Mastering Maths 2: Early Operations has been designed to provide young children with interesting and attractive activities to develop these early mathematical skills and knowledge. The worksheets themselves are arranged sequentially to build on the children’s prior knowledge, but can be used individually to support other material. They are an excellent means of introducing a concept and for reinforcement and revision, as well as remediation and evaluation.

Author: Kyanne Howat

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Mathstar!

Tim Lowson — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 02:48:49 +0000

Mathstar! is a fun and unique mathematics game for upper primary students. The book contains 40 photocopiable Mathstar! games – one for each week of the school year. This book is ideal for consolidation of basic number facts. The activities are suitable for extension activities as well as providing extra practice for students at risk. Relief teachers will also find this book to be a practical and valuable resource. Detailed instructions for the games are provided and the activities are linked to relevant outcome statements.

Author: Ian Cameron

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Motivating Maths Games

Tim Lowson — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 04:26:43 +0000

Motivating Maths Games contains a series of maths games and activities designed to consolidate number skills for students who need extra attention. Activities provide for the recall of basic number facts using a variety of practical motivating games that often incorporate the use of dice and playing cards.

Each game has simple instructions and is graded to cater for different mathematical abilities. A set of speed tests has also been included to measure students’ progress in the mastery of basic number concepts.

These games are popular resources in libraries for use as a lunchtime activity. All games within Motivating Maths Games are linked to student outcome statements.

Author: Stephen Haydock

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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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Magical Maths Book 2

Tim Lowson — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 04:42:03 +0000

Magical Maths is a series of two high interest maths books for lower primary teachers. The books contain teacher notes, activity ideas, and extension activities in a blackline master format.

The activities integrate easily with other curriculum areas and popular themes and topics, with many of the worksheets suitable for revision or relief teaching. The activities are explained clearly and many involve art and construction skills.

Authors: Mary Serenc & Wendy Harrap

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Maths Number Games

Tim Lowson — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 04:55:54 +0000

The idea of using games fosters confidence that many children lack when approaching mathematical tasks. Maths Number Games contains a set of black line masters for interesting maths number games that can be reproduced on A3 card for practical use in the classroom, strengthening students’ knowledge of times tables and number skills. These games are suitable for several different age groups according to their needs and are linked to student outcome statements. They may be used in a variety of ways such as with small groups, pairs, group rotation, early finishers, homework exercises, in libraries as a lunchtime activity, special education units, peer tutoring, class revision and consolidation and for observing mathematical thinking, skills and strategies.

Author: Suzanne Walsh

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