Maths Works! (2nd Edition) 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 6A and 6B 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! 6 coursebook.
Components of Math Works! 6:
· Coursebooks 6A and 6B (A for first semester, B for second semester)
· Activity Books 36A part 1, 6A part 2, 6B part 1, 6B part 2
· Teacher’s Guides 6A and 6B.
Answers to the problems are found only in the Teacher’s Guides; there are no answers in the coursebooks.
Math Works 6B Coursebook
Contents
1 Geometry and Construction
I recall
Triangles
Sum of Angles of a Triangle
Right-angled Triangles
Isosceles and Equilateral Triangles
Drawing Triangles
2 Perimeter and Area
Perimeter of a Triangle
Base and Height of a Triangle
Finding the Area of a Triangle
Perimeter and Area of Composite Figures
3 Volume
Volume of a Cuboid
Litres, Millilitres and Cubic Centimetres
Word Problems
Revision C
4 Problem Solving
Problem Solving 1
Problem Solving 2
Problem Solving 3
Problem Solving 4
Revision D
Samples
Chapter 1 Geometry: Sum of Angles of a Triangle
Chapter 1 Geometry: Sum of Angles of a Triangle
Chapter 3 Volume - Word Problems
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