Jo Chambers

Exam Board: Non-SpecificLevel: KS2Subject: MathematicsFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: Summer 2017The full-colour, engaging Textbook for Year 2 is designed to aid high-quality teaching and learning. Characters introduce and discuss a common misconception for each concept, supported by visual representations. A set of practice activities is provided per concept, offering bare practice, through to practice in context and then open-ended investigation, to build conceptual understanding. This textbook has been written and reviewed by mathematics experts with extensive classroom experience

Heinemann Active Maths:Engages pupils with a bank of stimulating, varied and exciting interactive and print-based activities. Follows an active approach to maths teaching and learning with an emphasis on real-life situations. Helps children develop a concrete understanding of maths concepts through investigation and discussion.

"Maths Trackers" gives children struggling with basic maths concepts the motivation to want to learn. The high-interest, age-appropriate contexts and themes inspire children for whom maths lacks relevance and ensure progression for KS2 children working at National Curriculum levels 1 and 2. Building on the success of the Trackers fiction and non-fiction strands for struggling readers, Maths Trackers will put low attainers back on track with maths. The five high-quality pupil books in each 'Track' (two for Number, two for Calculations and one for Shape, Space and Measures) are supported by Guided Teaching Notes booklets, which include notes for teachers and teaching assistants on how to use the photographs and illustrations for maths activities, questions to ask, ideas for mental maths practice, cross-curricular opportunities, etc. Problem-solving activities and life skills, such as money, measures and data handling, are embedded throughout the series. Teacher's Guides include detailed information on how to use the series, photocopiable practice sheets and easy-to-use assessment profiles.