KS2 Maths: The Study Book by CGP: Book review

CGP maths book review

cgp1KS2 Maths: Study Book Pt. 1 & 2 (Study Books)

Just one of a great collection of primary maths books. They also do Science and English; with the Science probably being the best of all. Popular with schools as well as parents – many schools are recommending it as a revision guide, which is a pretty fair description of it. Full of good humour ( the jokes aren’t bad if you are 10 years old) and colourful explanations. Probably the biggest drawback is that there is a limited amount of work to actually do. Think of it more as a guide on how to do maths rather than a practice book. Having said that, they pack an awful lot into 112 pages and I have yet to find anything better in book format for Key Stage 2 tests. If you need lots of practice then the companion book KS2 Maths Question Book at £3.50 would be a good buy.

Currently at £4.50 ( a little less on Amazon) you could do a lot worse than invest in a copy.

Interest
8 out of 10
Maths content
8 out of 10
Value for money
8 out of 10
 
 
 

Folens Maths for the Less Able: software review

Folens: maths for the less able

folens.GIFFolens: Maths for the less able

This series of four files is aimed at children between 7 and 11 who don’t find maths easy. Generally, they address the needs of children who are about two years below the average for their age group and they do this quite well.

The packs consist of lesson plans for two lessons a week, resource sheets, follow up ideas and printable worksheets. The photocopiable pages do look rather dull, but that might be due to an attempt to take away age related graphics – not a bad idea.

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