This series has been written by Prim Ed to support the teaching and learning of mathematical skills and concepts.
Each box covers the strands of Number, Algebra, Shape and Space, Measures, and Data. Some of the larger strands (for example, Number and Measures) are divided into strand units.
A variety of motivating activities, supported by colourful artwork and photographs, encourages pupils to engage in independent work and to further practise and consolidate the mathematical concepts taught in class.
Separate answer cards allow pupils to work independently, at their own pace, whilst keeping a record for their own and teacher reference.
Each box contains:
- 75 high-interest, brightly-coloured laminated cards (2 of each card, 150 cards in total).
- 75 colourful answer cards.
- 1 comprehensive, photocopiable Teachers Guide.
The cards in each box are:
- colourful, creative and appealing to encourage pupil motivation and enjoyment;
- ideal for either independent use or, as the cards are supplied in pairs, small group and paired work;
- written to ensure pupils can practise the skills, concepts and knowledge required by the maths curriculum;
- designed to encourage the pupil to apply their knowledge of mathematical concepts to a variety of high-interest activities and real-life maths;
- suitable for all levels, with additional activities to challenge the more able; and
- a must-have resource to creatively support the teacher’s maths programme of work.
The Maths Box series has a comprehensive, photocopiable Teachers Guide to accompany each box.
Each Teachers Guide contains:
- a scope-and-sequence chart, detailing the curriculum objective(s) covered by each card;
- information on how to use and organise the box in the classroom;
- an explanation of the different parts of the activity and answer cards;
- answer recording sheets for pupils;
- tracking and recording sheets for pupils and teachers, to aid assessment;
- a list of materials and equipment needed for each card;
- full-colour posters to aid teaching of card content and strategies, and/or display;
- photocopiable activity sheets to support, practise and extend the card activities;
- a full-colour copy of each answer card;
I am currently using Box Two for 1st and 2nd class. The boxes are really such good quality and the cards inside too. They would last years and years in a classroom. I plan to use these in maths stations on Friday mornings. I am really happy with the focus on word problems too as this is something I am working on with my class. I don’t know if the photos do the set justice but the cards look so appealing! They are bright and colourful and based on fun topics which the kids will find interesting. It is just what I need at the moment in my classroom. Assessment will also be much easier to manage as the teacher book has several options ans templates for assessing the achievement of the skills on each card. The colour coding system ensures that the children don’t know the differences between the levels which is important too.
Have a look here for more information:
http://www.prim-ed.com/index.cfm
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