Pearson Mathematics Level 3a Stages 5-6 Student Book

Book 3a:

• Consolidates using basic addition facts to solve problems with 3 digit numbers
• Beginning to use known multiplication facts to solve problems and learn other multiplication facts, 6, 7, 8
• Larger numbers, fractions and decimals
• Linked to Figure it Out and Wilkie Way Numeracy resources

Book 3b:

• Consolidates using basic addition facts to solve problems with 3 digit numbers Using known multiplication facts to solve problems
• Knows all multiplication and division facts
• Larger numbers, fractions, decimals and simple percentages
• Linked to Figure it Out and Wilkie Way Numeracy resources

About Pearson Mathematics

There is a very good philosophy behind the Mathematics and Statistics curriculum. The aim of  Pearson Mathematics is to bridge the gap between that document and classroom practice. The series emphasises real situations for using and applying mathematics.  Two major features of these books are the mini projects and the challenges.   Pearson Mathematics matches the New Zealand curriculum exactly and completely –there is no need to find additional materials. Existing material can be usedalongside Pearson Mathematics as supplements or reinforcement.

Mini projects 

These are open-ended mathematical applications. Teachers need to be able to stand back and behave as facilitators rather than controllers. Children need to be allowed to make mistakes; trial and error is a recognised problem-solving strategy. Likewise the ability to communicate in mathematics is important and the mini projects allow for a variety of ways of communicating. They allow the children to apply their mathematical vocabulary, signs and symbols.

Challenges 

These are an added motivation for generally, but by no means exclusively, the more able students.