Blake’s Maths Guide – Lower Primary

This guide is a vital reference for anyone wanting a basic understanding of the Australian Mathematics curriculum in primary schools for Grades 1 and 2.

Blake’s Maths Guide – Lower Primary is divided into the three major strands of the maths curriculum with the sub-strand topics in their recommended teaching order:

1 Number Algebra•
– Count to 100•
– Count to 1000•
– Place Value to 100•
– Place Value to 1000•
– Add and subtract to 10•
– Add and subtract to 20•
– Multiply and divide•
– Fractions•
– Money• Patterns

2 Measurement & Geometry•
– Length•
– Area•
– Mass•
– Volume and Capacity•
– Tell the time•
– Read a calendar•
– 3D objects•
– 2D shapes•
– Transform 2D shapes•
– Locate position

3 Statistics & Probability•
– Chance•
– Data

Each topic contains simple descriptions of concepts with examples and TRY THIS activities for students to test their understanding.

The book includes curriculum correlation charts, an extensive glossary and alphabetical index as well as selected answers for the TRY THIS activities.

The Guide also includes Curriculum Correlation tables that link the content to the new Australian Curriculum and is an ideal resource for all primary students