Curriculum for Wales: Mastering Mathematics for 11-14 years: Book 2

This book aims to help students develop their conceptual understanding and communication with symbols in mathematics, targeting fluency, logical reasoning, and strategic competence. It covers the four what matters statements and follows the five principles of progression from the Curriculum for Wales, with skill-checker activities and cross-curricular links.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 02 August 2022
Publisher: Hodder Education

This comprehensive resource is designed to help teachers develop confident and capable mathematicians by providing accessible explanations and engaging activities. It builds on prior knowledge and covers the four key statements of the Curriculum for Wales, following the five principles of progression. The book offers clear explanations, worked examples, and hundreds of differentiated questions to deepen understanding. It is flexible enough to be used in various teaching contexts and can be tailored to meet the needs of different learners.

To develop pupils' conceptual understanding and communication with symbols, the book employs plenty of worked examples and banded questions that gradually increase in difficulty. These questions aim to target fluency, logical reasoning, and strategic competence. By incorporating the markers provided in each exercise question, teachers can assess pupils' progress and identify areas for improvement.

The resource also includes skill-checker activities at the beginning of each topic and review questions after each chapter to facilitate the transition between progression steps. Additionally, the book links topics to other areas of learning, such as Science and Technology, through cross-curricular activities and discussion points. This approach helps pupils make connections between different subjects and apply their mathematical knowledge in real-world situations.

By using this resource, teachers can create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where pupils develop a love for mathematics and become confident and capable mathematicians.

Weight: 41g
Dimension: 276 x 213 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398344464