Number Smart Book 2 Years 6-8 Cover

Number Smart Book 2 Years 6-8

Get your students number-fit. The high-interest context of the activities in this series entice students into practising concepts learnt in class. They reinforce number knowledge and mental strategies so that students develop the tools they need to solve problems efficiently. These resources support numeracy teaching through strong links to the curriculum and photocopiable, time-saving activities.

Ages: 10-13 | Pages: 56 | Code: 0480 | ISBN: 9781877536540
Series: Number Smart

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Jo Issa

Jo Issa is an experienced teacher who has taught in both the UK and New Zealand. She is passionate about making numeracy fun and providing students with the tools they need to solve number problems independently. When she’s not number crunching, Jo pursues another passion: writing. She has a diploma in publishing from Whitireia Community Polytechnic in Porirua, New Zealand and is currently working towards a diploma in creative writing.

Contents

Introduction4
How to use this book4
Curriculum links4
Decimal numbers6
Identifying and using decimals6
Ordering, adding and subtracting decimals8
Game: Penalty shoot out13
Fractions15
Identifying and ordering fractions15
Using equivalent fractions18
Adding, subtracting and multiplying fractions with different denominators21
Game: Paired up23
Percentages25
Relating fractions, decimal numbers and percentages25
Simple and equivalent ratios27
Common factors29
Comparing decimal numbers and percentages30
Ratios and proportions31
Game: Percentage snap33
Problem solving34
Finding and converting to fractions34
Using multiplication and division strategies with decimal and fraction problems35
Creating equivalent ratios38
Using mental strategies with decimal and fraction problems39
Using place value, addition and subtraction strategies with decimal problems43
Choosing appropriate strategies with decimal and fraction problems45
Solving fraction problems with unlike denominators46
Choosing an appropriate strategy for percentage and ratio problems48
Choosing an appropriate strategy for rate, ratio and proportion problems49
Game: A place for plaice50
Answers52