Alpha Mathematics 3

This resource, published by Schofield & Sims, is the third in the Alpha Mathematics series of text books which were developed for use by more able students of junior and middle school age. It continues the theme of previous books and allows students to review and extend their knowledge of specific topics.

Contents include:

[b]Number and Money[/b] - Decimal number system • Money • Addition and subtraction practice, problems • Multiplication and division practice, problems • Square and cubic numbers • +, —, x, ÷ problems • Shopping • Round numbers • Approximations • Long multiplication and division
[b]Measures[/b] - Estimating and measuring length, mass, capacity, volume,
1 litre, 1000 ml, 1000 cm[sup]3[/sup], 1000 g
[b]Graphs[/b] - Making a count, scales • Straight-line graphs, ready reckoner • Fixing position
[b]Time[/b] - 12-hour and 24-hour clocks • Time, distance, speed • The calendar • Time line
[b]Measuring temperature[/b] - Celsius thermometer • Thermostat
[b]Fractions[/b] - Vulgar fractions • Numerator, denominator • Fractional parts, equivalents
[b]Ratio[/b] - Dividing in a given ratio
[b]Decimal fractions[/b] - Notation, tenths, hundredths and thousandths • SI units
[b]Percentages[/b] - Equivalent fraction and decimal • Calculate percentage of a quantity
[b]Angles[/b] - Acute, obtuse, reflex • 360° protractor • bearings • 180° protractor
[b]Quadrilaterals[/b] - Construction • Angles
[b]Triangles[/b] -Sides • Angles • Construction • Measuring height • Rigid and non-rigid shapes
[b]Circles[/b] -Radius, diameter, circumference • π, C = πd, C=2πr
[b]Symmetrical shapes[/b] - Lines of symmetry • patterns
[b]Surfaces and solids[/b] - Area, square, rectangle • Irregular shapes • Solids, prisms, the cylinder • nets • cross-sections • volume of cube and cuboid
[b]Sets[/b] - Naming and writing sets • empty sets, equal sets • symbols • Sets, subsets, diagrams
[b]Plans[/b] - Drawing to scale • Front and end elevations
[b]Puzzle Corner[/b]
[b]Making sure[/b] - Revision

[b]Alpha Mathematics 3 (answers)[/b] - linked by page to the student book.