Alpha Mathematics 2

This resource, published by Schofield & Sims, is the second 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 book one and allows students to review and extend their knowledge of specific topics.

Contents include:

[b]Number and Money[/b] - Decimal number system •Notation, Th, H, T, U, tenths • £s and pence • Counting money • Addition and subtraction facts • Addition and subtraction • Graded examples • Problems • Practice + , - • Multiplication and division facts • Multiplication and division • Graded examples, Problems • Practice x, ÷ • Shopping, change • Four rules, Problems • Number facts +,- , x, ÷ • Money • Prime numbers, multiples, factors, square numbers.
[b]Measuring length[/b] - Estimating, measuring •metres, centimetres, millimetres • mm, cm, m, kilometres, km
[b]Measuring mass[/b] - Estimating, measuring kilogram, 500 g, 200 g, 100 g, 50g,20g, 10 g
[b]Measuring liquids[/b] - Estimating, measuring litre, millilitre
[b]Measures[/b] -Length, mass, capacity
[b]Graphs[/b] - Block graphs, line graphs • Making a count • Interpreting different scales
[b]Time[/b] - The clock, minutes and seconds • 24-hour clock • The calendar
[b]Measuring temperature[/b] - Celsius thermometer
[b]Fractions[/b] - Numerator, denominator • Proper and improper fractions • Mixed numbers • Equivalent fractions, Cancelling • Addition and subtraction • Problems.
[b]Decimal Fractions[/b] - Notation, tenths, hundredths • Notation +,- , x, ÷
[b]Lines and angles[/b] -Straight and curved lines •perpendiculars, parallels • Right angles; compass direction • Angles 90°, 45°, 60°, 30° • Set squares
[b]Shapes[/b] - Symmetry, Shapes which balance • Square, rhombus • Rectangle, parallelogram • Circles radius, diameter, circumference, shapes in circles • Arcs; use in constructing triangles • Triangles; drawing and naming equilateral, isosceles, scalene, right-angled, acute, obtuse • Solids, prisms, volume
[b]Area[/b] - Surfaces: preliminary practical work measuring area • square centimetres cm[sup]2[/sup] • square, rectangle, irregular shapes •estimating area
[b]Plans[/b] -Drawing to scale • Interpretation of simple plans and maps
[b]Sets[/b] - Naming and writing • Sets with few members, many members, an infinite number of members
[b]Puzzle corner
Making sure[/b]

[b]Alpha Mathematics 2 (answers)[/b] - linked by page to the student book.