This maths scheme is written specifically for Scotland to help implement the recommendations from Improving Mathematics Education 5-14 It provides an increasing pace of progression; end of level assessment; oral & mental calculation; integral homework; & support for planning For staff planning maths lessons there are Organising & Planning Guides which provide matching charts to Mathematics Education 5-14 block planners In the medium & short term the Teaching File provides a schematic showing the structure & sequence of teaching with pages & components needed & a summary for each mathematical topic Level A & Level B planning guides show a detailed match between 5-14 attainment targets & the Units in SHM 1 2 & 3 On introducing maths lessons Tune-in introduces a new section of work reinforces previous learning & can be used as pre-teaching assessment Starters & other mental activities offer specific activities linked to particular sections of maths & generic activities for use with a range of different operations Within the Teaching File a broad range of interactive teaching activities give structured progression through each topic The pupil activities follow the teaching & provide consolidation practice & extension work The Teaching File also offers suggestions for a clear follow-up to the main points covered in each lesson games & activities following on from the pupil materials; extension material; int roduction to a Home Activity; & discussion points Scottish Heinemann Maths provides assessment opportunities linked to the 5 to 14 Guidelines through a range of components Tune-ins Check-ups Round-ups & Activity books The pupil resources comprise activity books text books & extension books The activity books reinforce fluency of number facts & mental calculation strategies using appropriate language to support children's learning The textbooks offer a structured development of each topic pr ovide problem solving activities & encourage independent recording Extension textbooks challenge the more able children