Explore number operations and the relationships between them using mental, written and calculator methods, and investigate strategies for checking results. Sixty four pages of maths activities featuring real-life and theoretical contexts; with each task carefully graded, and the level of difficulty progressing from Book 1 through to Book 3. Includes teacher's notes, and answers for time-efficient marking.
Topics Included:
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Understanding Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division
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Using the Laws of Arithmetic
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Using the Order of Operations including Brackets
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Rapid Recall of Number Facts
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Recall Known Facts including Factors
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Powers, Roots, Units of Measurement and Formulae
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Fraction to Decimal Conversions
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Mental Strategies of Calculation- Four Operations, Decimals, Fractions and Percentages
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Presenting and Interpreting Solutions
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Justifying Inferences and Explaining Reasoning
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Identifying Necessary Information to Solve Word Problems
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Using the Calculator Function Keys to Sign Change Roots, Fractions and Brackets
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Interpreting Calculator Displays in Different Contexts
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Checking a Result using Order of Magnitude
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Working Backwards to Check a Result.