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

Blake¶Ès Maths Guide - Upper Primar y is divided into the three major strands of the maths curricul um with the sub-strand topics in their recommended teaching order:

< p>1 Number & Algebra ¶E

• place value ¶E
• addition
• subtraction ¶E
• multiplication
• division ¶E
• fractions ¶E
• decimals
• percent ages ¶E
• money and financial mathematics ¶E
• patterns</l i>
• 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.