Maths Miscellany, Words and Probability

 

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Maths Vocabulary Challenge at KS1
1 899618 42 2
William Hartley

Taking the vocabulary required at this level directly from National Numeracy Project, these worksheets offer a fun way of recognising, spelling and writing out appropriate words. Photocopy them and use them in class or for homework assignments. They encourage accurate spelling and the recognition of mathematical words in different contexts. Make use of the KS1 word list provided, the record sheet and also the sixteen spelling tests of ten words each divided into the two appropriate Attainment Targets. £6.50 (No VAT on this product)

Maths Vocabulary Challenge at KS2
1 899618 43 0
William Hartley

Based on the National Numeracy Project at Key Stage 2, this ingenious and imaginative collection of worksheets allows the testing and reinforcing of the appropriate words at this level associated with mathematics. Photocopy them and use them in class or for homework assignments. Make use of the KS2 word list provided, the record sheet and also the six spelling tests of twenty words each divided into the three appropriate Attainment Targets. £6.50 (No VAT on this product)

Mathwords
A word book for mathematics
0 521 45527 8

Language plays an essential part in the formulation and expression of mathematical ideas and this book provides many situations where meaningful mathematical discussions can arise. It is a colourful presentation of vocabulary required at Key Stages 1 and 2 and will be of benefit to parents at home as well as to teachers in the classroom. It would be a useful addition to any mathematics library. £12.50

Exploring Math with Polyhedra Dice
156911 032 8 Nancy Segal Janes

This American book offers a useful collection of games and activities using dice of various kinds. It introduces the concepts of elementary probability and offers a useful photocopy master for each of the activities, thus making it easier to organise and control the practical process of throwing and tossing the dice. £7.95

Children’s A to Z Maths
0 19 910991 5 David Glover

For each letter of the alphabet from A to Z a number of important mathematical words and concepts are introduced and explained, each time in a simple and straight-forward way. The attractive lay-out includes a splendid collection of colourful illustrations and photographs. In a certain sense this book can be regarded as a kind of elementary dictionary. However, it does offer rather more as a classroom resource because every topic and concept is presented in such a way as to catch the attention and to encourage further browsing. £7.99

Dictionary of Maths
0 14 101077 0 Ed. David Nelson

This thoroughly worked out and well researched dictionary offers the definitions of virtually all the words and topics that most people are ever likely to need or to come across in a school environment. It is also a very useful source of formulae, including the lesser known ones and there are appendices of integrals and derivatives. It is also a convenient way to find out about famous mathematicians, their theorems and their dates. £7.99

Math Talk
Mathematical ideas in poems for two voices
0 933174 74 8
Theoni Pappas

This book provides a memorable and novel way of expressing a wide range of different mathematical concepts in the form of poetic dialogues. The poems convey a sense of delight in the actual words used for mathematical entities, offer teachers a useful resource for occasional classroom use and of course for special mathematical presentations on open days. £6.20

Classroom Experiments with Dice
0 906212 08 1 Jenkins & Slack

A booklet describing 24 dice experiments aimed at upper secondary level. £1.50

Taking Chances
Winning with probability
0 19 850430 6
John Haigh

This is a fine resource book for anyone teaching probability at any level as it provides detailed discussion and analysis of many games and activities including the National Lottery, football pools, premium bonds and casino games. It is strong on common fallacies and the pitfalls which arise when real-life probability is considered. £9.99

Statistical Investigations Help Book
SMILE Mathematics

A useful summary of the different ways of planning, collecting and displaying data and then analysing and drawing conclusions from it. £4.00

CIRCA-Mathamagazine
Charles & Juliet Snape

Each of these colourful and lively booklets in magazine format introduces a whole range of topics, puzzles, quizzes and ingenious notions seen from a mathematical perspective.They are valuable to lend to enthusiastic pupils for individual projects or simply to stimulate general interest in mathematics and mathematical ideas. As the series has continued, the age range has reduced a little, so bear this in mind if you want to try just a few trial packs. (9-13 years)

Each pack contains three copies of the magazine and a set of teacher’s notes.
CIRCA 1 Pack
£3.30
CIRCA 2 Pack
£3.30
CIRCA 3 Pack £3.30
CIRCA 4 Pack
£3.30
CIRCA 5 Pack
£3.30
CIRCA 6 Pack
£3.30
CIRCA 7 Pack
£3.30
CIRCA 8 Pack
£3.30
CIRCA 9 Pack
£3.30
CIRCA 10 Pack
£3.30
CIRCA 11 Pack
£3.30
CIRCA 12 Pack
£3.30
CIRCA 13 Pack
£3.30
CIRCA 14 Pack
£3.30
CIRCA 15 Pack
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CIRCA 16 Pack
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CIRCA 17 Pack
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CIRCA 18 Pack
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CIRCA 19 Pack
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CIRCA 20 Pack
£3.30
CIRCA 21 Pack
£3.30
CIRCA 22 Pack
£3.30
CIRCA 23 Pack £3.30
CIRCA 24 Pack £3.30

Merit Certificates
There are many occasions when one of these brightly coloured merit certificates would be an appropriate reward for a good piece of work, progress or perhaps behaviour.

1. Gold Star Progress
Pad of 50
£3.30 (+ VAT)

2.Mathematical Achievement
Pad of 50
£3.30 (+ VAT)

3. Tables Proficiency
Pad of 50
£3.30 (+ VAT)

4. First Class Mathematics
Pad of 50
£3.30 (+ VAT)

The Mathematics Calendar 2006
1 884550 30 4 Theoni Pappas

Taking exploring mathematics everywhere as its theme, this calendar offers a problem for every day of the year. The answer to the problem is always the date but the fascination is how you get there and the wonderful variety of different aspects of mathematics which are introduced in the process. £6.95 (No VAT on this product)

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