Stories for Maths: The Hungry Tortoise

Sneaky the tortoise proposes a competition to find the heaviest fruit.

When Sneaky, a hungry tortoise, arrives in Canopy City, she proposes a competition to find the heaviest fruit. The Wild Buddies are keen to join in. After building a balance scale, everyone gathers round to see who the winner will be. Will they find out what Sneaky is up to? Stories for Maths helps develop maths success through the power of story.Sneaky the tortoise has a cunning plan to get herself some food, without doing any of the hard work. She proposes a competition to find the heaviest fruit. The Wild Buddies are eager to join in. Who will be the winner, and will they find out what Sneaky is really up to? Stories for Maths helps develop maths mastery through the power of story. This series aligns with the White Rose Maths schemes of learning. Each book has questions at the bottom of the pages and an activity page at the end of the story, which help to draw out that learning by asking questions and encouraging talk about maths. Key maths words and phrases are also highlighted in each book, further helping to deepen understanding and grow children's mathematical skills. The books in Reception/Primary 1 are designed for an adult to read to a child, although there is some decodable text that children may be able to read themselves. This book aligns with White Rose Maths for Reception, Mass and capacity, Step 1. Compare mass.