Number Journey - Current Maths Methods, Explained (Ages 5-6)

Product Description

An exciting new series of Maths titles from Andrew Brodie focusing on the teaching of number & calculation skills. Primary children are now taught number & calculation skills using a range of different methods. This range & variety is most noticeable at Key Stage 2 but the foundations are laid in Key Stage 1. The most obvious difficulties emerge with how to teach multiplication. Most schools are now using a grid method, which should lead through to a vertical format, but many teachers are not clear as to when to make the switch or how to do it. What Number Journey provides is a clear, logical progression with lots of practice at each step along the way. It covers the four rules: addition, subtraction & multiplication & specify particular methods for each one. Most of the materials that are currently on the market are full maths programmes addressing all aspects of maths, including 'using & applying mathematics', or are targeting narrow areas such as mental maths. Number Journey would address strands 2, 3 & 4 of the new Mathematics framework: 'counting & understanding number', 'knowing & using number facts' & 'calculating'. An extremely useful feature of the series is the letters to parents helping schools to explain to parents the approach being used.