So You Really Want to Learn Maths Book 1 - Softcover

Serena Alexander

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1902984188 ISBN 13: 9781902984186

Publisher: Galore Park Publishing Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

Designed for use by those in Years 5/6, "So You Really Want to Learn Maths 1" is ideal for those approaching the end of their Key Stage 2 studies as well as those working towards entrance examinations at 11+. The So you really want to learn Maths course is a rigorous, thorough mathematical course for those who really want to learn. Clear explanations are followed by an impressive amount of practice exercises which will ensure that even the fastest mathematicians will never run out of exercises!There are also extension questions which are ideal for gifted and talented pupils as well as those working towards scholarship examinations. Originally designed for those working towards the Common Entrance examination, this textbook is ideal for any teacher looking to stretch certain pupils as well as those who are studying for 11+ entrance examinations. This course is also ideal for parents and home schoolers looking for a textbook which provides clear explanations of current mathematical calculation methods as well as plenty of exercises for consolidation.

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About the Author

Serena Alexander has taught Mathematics since 1987, originally in both maintained and independent senior schools. From 1999 she taught at St Paul's School for Boys, where she was Head of Mathematics at their preparatory school, Colet Court, before moving to Newton Preparatory School in London. She has been a member of the ISEB setting team for mathematics, is an ISI inspector and helps to run regular mathematics conferences for prep school teachers. She has a passion for maths and expects her pupils to feel the same way. After a lesson or two, they normally do!

Review

"So you really want to learn Maths is a triumph: comprehensive, lucid, clearly and attractively laid out with plenty of exercises. Although particularly aimed at pupils preparing for the 11+ (or Common Entrance at), it provides the essential foundation for GCSE. Book 1 starts with basic number work and the moves on to fractions, decimals, area, angles, probability and so on." John Clare, The Daily Telegraph "This is a book by a teacher who understands children. There are many attractive features and expect that children will be inspired by this material. I imagine that this text will enjoy widespread acclaim and become a 'standard' work." David Hanson, member of the ISEB 13+ setting team "What a wonderful book: easy to read but so informative, with a clean layout, approprite diagrams, good cross-curricular presentation, clear instructions and excellent extension exercises for the more able children. This is the Common Entrance textbook that school teachers have been waiting for." Moira Laffey, The Old Malthouse School "These books provide a thorough grounding in maths. Detailed explanations are given through graded exercises, practical work, investigations and puzzles. The material is neatly laid-out, well organised with clear instructions and excellent diagrams, and very informative. The author even brings in fascinating snippets of history throughout the books: how the Egyptians wrote fractions, the history of the penny and of percentages, the origin of imperial units and much more. For instance, did you know that it was the Greeks who established the 'foot' as their basic unit of length and that, according to legend, this Greek unit was based on the measurement of Hercules' foot? I am very impressed by the quality of material, which is very substantial both in content and in weight (these books are heavy!) and would definately recommend them as a complete course." Home Education Advisory Service Bulletin

Edition details

• Publisher: Galore Park Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1902984188
• ISBN 13: 9781902984186
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 216