This third edition of the best-selling Mathematics in Nursery Education provides an accessible introduction to the teaching of mathematics in the early years. Covering all areas of mathematics learning
- number & counting calculation pattern shape measures & data handling
- it summarises the research findings & underlying key concepts & explains how adults can help children to learn through practical experiences discussion & more direct intervention. This new edition has been fully updated to incorporate the latest research & thinking in this area &
Includes:: why mathematics is important as a way of making sense of the world how attitudes to mathematics can influence teaching & learning how children learn mathematics new material on sorting matching & handling data ideas for observation & questioning to assess children's understanding examples of planned activities suggestions for language development assessment criteria. This textbook is ideal for those training to be teachers through an undergraduate or PGCE route those training for Early Years Professional Status & those studying early childhood on foundation or honours degrees as well as parents looking to explore how their young children learn mathematics. This will be an essential text for any Early Years practitioner looking to make mathematics interesting exciting & engaging in their classroom.


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This new edition of the best-selling ISEB Revision Guide" has been substantially enhanced for the revised Mathematics Common Entrance syllabus at 11+ & 13+ (for first examination in Spring 2010) & is ideal to be used at Key Stage 3. The reader is taken through each topic with accessible text & clear diagrams to aid visual learning. The short answer exercises & sample exam questions at the end of each section allow pupils to check the retention of knowledge & practise exam technique. A comprehensive glossary provides definitions of important terms with helpful guidance on new Levels for the ISEB exam. It is a must-have guide for all those studying Mathematics in Years 6-8." ...

If you follow this eloquently written book you will be equipped to cope with all manner of challenges such as splitting a restaurant bill filling in a tax return or understanding the compound interest on your bank statement. You will also be able to calculate your chances of survival when playing Russian roulette win at Perudo & pronounce 324 in Tibetan (Gsum-bryga gnyis-bcu rtsa bzhi)... Plus there is a section on how the ancient Egyptians wrestled with equations; a 13-page appendix on how to solve Sudoku & a chapter on the Law of Large Numbers which offers useful tips on backing the right horses)". (" Daily Telegraph"). In this irreverent guide to classroom horrors such as algebra percentages & probability maths teacher Lawrence Potter sheds light on the dark mysteries that have haunted you since your childhood. Full of fascinating examples & surprising puzzles " Mathematics Minus Fear" demonstrates that maths is not an isolated realm of abstract thought but has fascinating connections with the world we encounter on a daily basis." ...

What happens when love doesn't add up? Dr Paul Mac Millan is a professor of Chaos Theory. Specialist subject: storm patterns. A month after the death of his father Paul's life has ground to a halt. With his itinerant ne'er do well brother Chancer in his spare room his girlfriend Emma pushing for a future & the arrival of a beautiful new Ph D student Zainab prediction is proving increasingly difficult. Then the discovery of his father's final & surprise possession catapults Paul's world into real chaos. Intelligent witty & sincere this drama combines strong emotion with knowing humour & a cleverly relevant academic backbone whereby scientific theories rebound themes & motifs & inform the characters' apparently random decisions & actions. Mathematics of the Heart won the Brighton Fringe Festival New Writing South Best New Play 2011 andthe Evening Argus ' Outstanding Artistic Contribution' Award 2011. ...

Designed to follow the latest CIE IGCSE syllabus this revision guide will provide revision material which is presented in a clear concise but not too condensed format appropriate for international students aged 14-16. They may be used for study & homework throughout the year but are predominantly intended as a student revision purchase. Suitable for all students it will stretch those of a lower ability while challenging & providing a wealth of exam practice for students of higher ability. We provide everything needed to ensure exam success including questions & answers revision & assessment advice. Laid out in short chapters that correspond to syllabus sections the book is easy to navigate & content is never overwhelming. Each chapter contains some information followed by a number of examples showing how that idea is used. Worked past paper questions demonstrate how real-life examination problems should be approached & a large bank of graduated examination-style questions are included that will challenge students at every level. ...

The fourth Maths Basic Skills book provides plenty of practice questions to work through to build confidence & improve Maths skills at Key Stage 2. Written by educational experts Practice in the Basic Skills Maths Book 4 saves your valuable time with ready-to-practice questions that comprehensively cover the basics of addition subtraction multiplication & division for KS2 Maths. Packed with engaging pictures & clear practice questions this handy study guide gives a strong foundation in Maths for Key Stage 2. It builds on the Maths skills learnt in Book 3. Content
Includes:: lots of practice in number (averages long multiplication/division approximations) money fractions decimal fractions capacity mass length time angles graphs as well as problems.
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The third Maths Basic Skills book provides plenty of practice questions to work through to build confidence & improve Maths skills at Key Stage 2. Written by educational experts Practice in the Basic Skills Maths Book 3 saves your valuable time with ready-to-practice questions that comprehensively cover the basics of addition subtraction multiplication & division for KS2 Maths. Packed with engaging pictures & clear practice questions this handy study guide gives a strong foundation in Maths for Key Stage 2. It builds on the Maths skills learnt in Book 2. Content
Includes:: lots of practice in number (addition subtraction notation multiplication division number patterns) fractions decimals money (to GBP1 pounds/pence shopping) capacity (litres & ml) length (m cm mm km m perimeter area) mass (kg g) as well as time & graphs.
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With in-depth coverage of the KS3 course this book is written in units linked with the KS3 Maths attainment targets for Number Algebra Geometry & Measures & Handling Data. Elements of the attainment target for Mathematical processes & applications are also found throughout the book. * Supports all methods of assessment including testing & APP * Each unit starts with a checklist of topics students need to know *

Includes:: levelled questions for self-assessment * Level 7 & Level 8 topics are highlighted as some of these may not be covered until the GCSE course * Top tips in the margin & key point panels draw attention to important facts * Progress checks help test understanding of each topic * Assessment questions give valuable practice & help to track progress since they are labelled with a National Curriculum level *

Includes:: a glossary at the end to remind students of key words & their meaning



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This Success Revision Guide contains clear accessible text combined with memory-boosting images plus lots of questions so that students can test their knowledge & practise their skills. * All key concepts & skills are covered in a clear & user-friendly format * Practice questions reinforce understanding * Invaluable advice & tips including mnemonics to make sure students pick up all the available marks & avoid common mistakes. ...

This Success Revision Guide presents pupils with everything they need to know for their KS1 Maths SATs in a clear & accessible way. The accompanying Workbook motivates pupils making learning & practice simple & fun. * Motivates pupils through Top Tips & engaging characters * Ensures pupils get maximum practice with Quick Tests & mock SATs * Provides hundreds of practice questions to reinforce learning ...