This edition consolidates everything that pupils need to know for Maths Common Entrance and other entrance exams at 11+ and 13+ into one book, and is an indispensable revision resource for any pupil. Clear explanation of all topics is followed by sample questions, summaries and 'Test Yourself' questions to ensure that pupils have understood the material covered. - Endorsed by ISEB - Consolidates all the material that pupils need to know for maths Common Entrance and other entrance exams at 11+ and 13+ into one book for ease of revision - Bullet pointed lists and clear diagrams ensure that the material is accessible and can be learned easily - Includes sample questions and 'Test Yourself' exercises with answers which will enable pupils to check their progress - A glossary of both 11+ and 13+ vocabulary is included at the back of the book to help pupils learn important mathematical terms Also available from Galore Park www.galorepark.co.uk: - Mathematics Pocket Notes - Maths Practice Exercises 13+ - Maths Practice Exercises 13+ Level 3 - So You Really Want To Learn Maths Books 1, 2 and 3

 

There are 304 pages in this book. This book was published 2010 by Hodder Education .

Stephen Froggatt taught Mathematics in Preparatory and Secondary Schools for 20 years, during which time he contributed to many websites and articles on teaching Mathematics, and was a regular speaker at Maths teaching conferences. Now he has retired from teaching to follow a calling to ministry in the Methodist Church. David Hanson has over 40 years' experience of teaching. He has been a member of the ISEB 11+ and 13+ Mathematics setting teams, and was, for a time, leader of the 11+ team. Fpr many years he edited the SATIPS Maths Broadsheet and contributed to and/or organised, conferences for SATIPS and IAPS. David has retired from teaching, but is still associated with the ISEB and is a member of the ISEB Editorial Endorsement Committee. David Hanson has over 40 years' teaching experience and has been Leader of the ISEB 11+ Maths setting team, a member of the 13+ Maths setting team and a member of the ISEB Editorial Board. He has also edited the SATIPS Maths Broadsheet. Davis recently retired from teaching to run a small shop trading in collectors' items.

This book has the following chapters: Introduction Chapter 1: 11+ Number 1. 1 Properties of numbers 1. 2 Place value and ordering 1. 3 Estimation and approximation 1. 4 Fractions, decimals, percentages and ratio Chapter 2: 13+ Number 2. 1 Properties of numbers 2. 2 Place value and ordering 2. 3 Estimation and approximation 2. 4 Fractions, decimals, percentages and ratio Chapter 3: 11+ Calculations 3. 1 Number operations 3. 2 Mental strategies 3. 3 Written methods Chapter 4: 13+ Calculations 4. 1 Written methods 4. 2 Calculator methods 4. 3 Checking results Chapter 5: 11+ Problem solving 5. 1 Decision making 5. 2 Reasoning about numbers or shapes 5. 3 Real-life mathematics Chapter 6: 13+ Problem solving 6. 1 Decision making 6. 2 Reasoning about numbers or shapes 6. 3 Real-life mathematics