Mental Arithmetic 2: Arithmetic, Number Vocabulary and Problem Solving, Year 4, Ages 8-9

Having a private tutor that teaches my kids along with our home learning, the tutor follows the curriculum so their opinion is always great, was suggested these books by tutor and also my sister (teacher) and all my kids have really improved with this range of books. Always better to have something practical for learning then iPads and Phones of course. Aiming to get the kids into a good grammar and I have had good comments home from their teachers already on their improvements at school. The questions and guides are good, nice selection of topics and very practical and easy to follow even for parents. Not much to say negatively about the books, arrived in no time and will continue to purchase as the kids go through the levels.

I love these Schofield and Sims Mental Arithmetic books. Not only do they come from a trusted brand but they also are packed full of questions for maximum practice. Every page is split into 3 sections. The first focusing on basic arithmetic skill, the second including more mathematical vocabulary and the final section being longer word/reasoning questions. As a teacher and tutor I find these to be excellent for my Year 4 students who need to work on speed and accuracy. It quickly helps flag up any tricky areas yet gives plenty of repeated practice once the skill has been mastered. I also find the end of sections useful for assessing areas to focus on with my pupils.

Great practice for my son’s mental maths. I opted for the blue colour and was unsure if he would find it too difficult but it seems to be just right for my 9 year old.

The book itself isn’t inspiring unlike other maths books aimed for the same age (no pictures / different activities) but there are lots of questions to keep a 7 year old going for some time that require ger to think hard eg 7 x 3 = 30 - ?

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The paper quality is excellent, the print is clear, and the item arrived in perfect condition with no creases. It's definitely worth buying.

I use this as part of our maths curriculum with my home-educated son. He is doing year 3-4 work buts doesn't always find maths easy so I love the way this is so clearly laid out for him. It is simple and gimmick free which I prefer. Each page is divided into three tests, each with a slightly different emphasis. Eg. the third test is slightly more wordy with problem-solving type questions. I also find that some maths curriculum don't progress smoothly and suddenly jump to much harder questions, making it difficult for students. This curriculum progresses slowly and steadily in level so students can improve over time. Over-all I highly recommend this, alongside the problem-solving series, also by Schofield and Sims

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Very good for children's math skills

Las matemáticas de forma creativa, con todas las palabras posibles al nombrar cada operación. Abre la mente al leguaje matemático.

Adecuado para niños que necesitan practicar matemáticas en Inglés