Blake’s Maths Guide – Upper Primary

This colourful guide is a vital reference for anyone wanting a basic understanding of the Australian Mathematics curriculum in primary schools for Grades 5 and 6.

Blake’s Maths Guide – Upper 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 •
– place value •
– addition
– subtraction •
– multiplication
– division •
– fractions •
– decimals
– percentages •
– money and financial mathematics •
– patterns
– algebra

2 Measurement & Geometry •
– length •
– area •
– mass •
– volume
– capacity •
– time •
– 3D prisms & pyramids •
– measuring angles •
– transforming 2D shapes •
– locating position

3 Statistics & Probability •
– chance •
– data displays

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 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