Student Book 3A (Discovering Mathematics) - Softcover

Chow, Victor; Wilne, Robert; Kaur, Berinderjeet

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198422083 ISBN 13: 9780198422082

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2021

Synopsis

Discovering Mathematics is adapted from the leading Singapore course to fully match the English Key Stage 3 National Curriculum. This groundbreaking series harnesses authentic mastery principles through a Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA) approach, and use of precise mathematical language. Students learn by discovery, an approach pioneered by this course. Written by an experienced UK/Singapore team, this engaging book provides progression and practice for Foundation tier students in Year 9.
Topics are introduced through inclusive whole-class activities. Worked examples give clear steps of how to present solutions, with hints and discussion points to encourage paired, group and whole-class working. Practice exercises are differentiated into two levels, progressing from basic fluency to problem solving, with consolidation through end-of-chapter exercises. Short answers are in the back of the book to help students quickly check their understanding, with fully-worked solutions containing GCSE grades in the Teacher Guide. Exercises incorporate 'intelligent practice', with careful variation of the numbers to reinforce and deepen learning. Problem-solving skills are identified throughout, with two dedicated problem-solving sections to support skills development. Students are also encouraged to reflect upon and embed their learning through a Write in Your Journal in every chapter. This Student Book will help students discover the underlying principles of mathematics and set them on the road to mastery.

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About the Author

Victor Chow is the author of the original Discovering Mathematics series in Singapore, where he is known as Chow Wai Keung. Singapore leads the world in secondary results in mathematics, and Discovering Mathematics has been its leading series for secondary 1 to 5 for over a decade. Victor Chow is a respected mathematics author, with over 16 years' experience of teaching in secondary schools and technical institutes. Passionate about writing textbooks, he is the author of a number of successful mathematics and statistics series for students in Years 7 to 12.

Edition details

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198422083
• ISBN 13: 9780198422082
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 440