Curriculum for Wales: Mastering Mathematics for 11-14 years: Book 3

This book aims to help students develop their mathematical understanding and skills by providing clear explanations, engaging activities, and a flexible scheme that covers the four what matters statements and follows the five principles of progression from the Curriculum for Wales.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 26 August 2022
Publisher: Hodder Education

This comprehensive resource is designed to help teachers develop confident and capable mathematicians with 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 provides clear explanations, worked examples, and hundreds of differentiated questions to deepen understanding. It is flexible enough to be used in various teaching contexts and covers the entire primary curriculum.

Developed with the needs of primary pupils in mind, the resource aims to improve pupils' conceptual understanding and communication with symbols. It includes plenty of worked examples and banded questions that gradually increase in difficulty, targeting fluency, logical reasoning, and strategic competence. The book also includes skill-checker activities at the start of each topic and review questions after each chapter to aid in progression.

In addition to maths, the resource links topics to other areas of learning, such as Science and Technology, with cross-curricular activities and discussion points. A dedicated chapter on maths in finance helps pupils understand the practical applications of maths in everyday life. Financial contexts are highlighted throughout the book to make maths more relevant and engaging for primary pupils.

By using this resource, teachers can create effective and engaging lessons that help their pupils develop a love for maths and achieve success in their academic journey.

Weight: 1060g
Dimension: 274 x 210 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398344471