Mental Arithmetic 1

The book Mental Arithmetic 1 offers a comprehensive approach to enhancing essential math skills for pupils in lower Key Stage 2. It focuses on key subject areas such as number, measurement, geometry, and statistics. Through a variety of questions, students practice important concepts like place value, simple fractions, times tables, telling the time, giving change, and understanding both 2-D and 3-D shapes. This structured practice is designed to help students prepare for national tests and can also serve as a resource for 11+ exam preparation or for older students needing consolidation and recovery in their math skills.

Each book in the series contains 36 one-page tests, presented in a unique three-part format. This format includes questions that minimize language use, those that utilize number vocabulary, and questions that focus on one- and two-step word problems. By organizing the material based on ability rather than age, Mental Arithmetic 1 allows children to progress at their own pace, fostering confidence and fluency in mathematics.

Accompanying the book are two Entry Tests available in the Mental Arithmetic Teacher's Guide, which are useful for teachers, parents, and tutors to determine the appropriate level for each child. Additionally, the book features three Progress Charts to track learning and topic-based Check-up Tests to identify any gaps in understanding, ensuring a thorough grasp of the material covered in Mental Arithmetic 1.