Maths Works! is an instructional package written according to the latest Mathematics Foundation Syllabus set by the Ministry of Education in Singapore. This 2-level series is designed to meet the learning needs of pupils who require greater support when learning mathematics.
Features of the 5A and 5B coursebooks:
· Simple and clear explanations help pupil learn new concepts more easily.
· Familiar scenarios and interesting daily examples enable pupils to experience the Mathematics that exists in their environment.
· Focus on estimation, rounding off and mental calculation help pupils with calculator use.
· Selected teaching points and questions encourage pupils to develop conceptual understanding before drill-and-practice activities.
· A summary of the key points at the end of each unit helps pupils to recall and remember key ideas.
· Topical reviews provide practice and consolidation of new concepts.
Through hands-on-activities, visual scaffolding and integrated reviews, incorporation the concrete to pictorial to abstract approach, Math Works! offers a meaningful and engaging learning experience, enabling pupils to view Mathematics as an active and relevant subject.
Above extract is adapted from the back cover of Math Works! 5 coursebook.
Components of Math Works! 5:
· Coursebooks 5A and 5B (A for first semester, B for second semester)
· Activity Books 5A part 1, 5A part 2, 5B part 1, 5B part 2
· Teacher’s Guides 5A and 5B.
Answers to the problems are found only in the Teacher’s Guides; there are no answers in the coursebooks.
Math Works 5A Coursebook
Contents
1 Whole Numbers: Place Values
Thousands
Ten Thousands
Hundred Thousands
Millions
Approximation
2 Whole Numbers: Addition and Subtraction
Sum and Difference
Mental Calculation
Word Problems
3 Whole Numbers: Multiplication and Division
Multiplication Tables
Factors and Multiples
Multiplication by 1-Digit Number
Multiplication by 2-Digit or More Numbers
Division by 1-Digit Number
Division by 2-Digit or More Numbers
Order of Operations
Word Problems
Revision A
4 Fractions: Introduction
Numerator and Denominator
Comparing and Ordering
Equivalent Fractions
Estimating with Fractions
Mixes Numbers
Improper Fractions
Fraction of a Set
5 Fractions: Addition and Subtraction
Addition of Fractions
Subtraction of Fractions
Word Problems
Addition and Subtraction of Mixed Numbers
Samples
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