"The Oxford First Book" series, with lifesales of 50,000 copies since publication in 1999, is a strong seller. Now, with new vibrant covers, the series gets a modern look that is perfect for the trade and libraries. "The Oxford First Book of Maths" provides in-depth coverage of the areas of Maths, such as counting, multiplication, and space and shape required by the National Curriculum at KS1. It introduces children of 5 upwards to the vocabulary they need to describe their early maths work and promotes confidence in discussing the role that maths plays in their everyday lives. Rose Griffiths has a brilliant ability to make mathematical concepts fun. She was a maths and special needs teacher for 15 years, and then lectured in primary education at Leicester University with special responsibility for developing primary mathematics teaching.

 

This book is suitable for Key Stage 1. KS1 covers school years 1 and 2, and ages 5-7 years. A key stage is any of the fixed stages into which the national curriculum is divided, each having its own prescribed course of study. At the end of each stage, pupils are required to complete standard assessment tasks. This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2003 by Oxford University Press .

Professor Rose Griffiths teaches at the University of Leicester on the Primary PGCE and on courses for experienced teachers. Rose has worked in pre-school settings, primary, special and secondary schools, and in adult and family education. She is a well-established author of materials for children, parents and teachers. Dr Sue Gifford works in primary mathematics education at the University of Roehampton, with preservice and practising teachers on Masters level courses. She was previously a London primary teacher and a mathematics advisory teacher. Her research interests are in early years mathematics education and children with mathematics difficulties. Dr Jenni Back is a freelance consultant in mathematics education with experience in teaching mathematics to children aged 3 to 19 years. She has been involved in initial teacher education and at Masters level with primary and secondary teachers at Middlesex University and the Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching at Plymouth University.