FRACTIONS 1
Schofield & Sims: Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Book 1
Suitable for: Key Stage 1 (Year 1, Ages 5–6)
ISBN: 9780721713755 | Pages: 36
Overview:
The Fractions, Decimals and Percentages series offers a mastery-based approach to help children develop a strong foundation in fractions and related mathematical concepts. The structured programme builds up to decimals, percentages, ratio, and proportion, providing targeted activities that align with National Curriculum requirements.
Key Features:
- Double-page units with summaries of key learning points and varied exercises.
- Progression from simple ‘Get started’ tasks to advanced ‘Now you try’ and ‘Challenge’ problems.
- Two Check-up tests and a Final test to evaluate learning and understanding.
- Self-evaluation checklists for pupils to assess their progress.
- A helpful glossary for understanding mathematical vocabulary.
Topics Covered in Book 1:
- Recognising and naming halves and quarters of numbers, shapes, objects, and sets.
- Introducing fraction notation for halves and quarters.
- Identifying and combining halves and quarters.
- Simple problem-solving activities.
Additional Resources:
- Teacher’s Guide (Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Book 1): Contains detailed lesson plans, assessment tools, and answers for all pupil book questions.
- Free downloadable resources and answers are available on the Schofield & Sims website.
Ideal For:
Children in Year 1 beginning their journey into fractions and early mathematical reasoning, with a clear pathway to mastering more advanced concepts in future years.