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Lifepac Maths See Lifepac Curriculum page

Lifepac Consumer Maths
A supplementary Maths course for Gr 9-12 teaching applications of mathematical concepts to daily life, including family finances, occupations, business and transportation. Consumer Maths Lifepacs cost $8.25 ($7.50) each and the Teacher Guide costs $22 ($20). For further details see Lifepac Curriculum page.

Incremental Maths The following two Maths programs use an innovative and highly successful layout called "Incremental Development". Instead of teaching one topic of maths (eg algebra, geometry, measurement) at a time, for 3-4 weeks, then testing it and moving on to the next topic, they teach just one tiny portion of that topic on a given day (Is 28:10), explain it very clearly, step by step with fully worked examples. Then the students try one or two: learning by doing, not just listening. Then the main part of the lesson is spent practising a mix of many taught topics. As the weeks unfold new topics are introduced, clearly explained, and then practised daily. Testing is also regular, to ensure independence and accountability.

Horizons Maths AOP
Horizons is teacher-led, hands-on, incremental style. Every lesson contains concepts being introduced, developed, and concluded while others are in recess. Children learn very fast and don't seem to forget! Each year's work is in two Workbooks, and a Teacher Guide supplies answers and clues. Levels K-6 available, but do a readiness test first - the test is included in the K-8 Student Testing Kit.

In Grade K: $29.70 ($27) 350g for each of the two Workbooks; Teacher Guide $88 ($80) 900g

In Grades 1-3: $33 ($30) 450g for each of the two workbooks in each grade level; Teacher Guides $99 ($90) 1.2kg each level

In Grades 4-6: $33 ($30) 650g for each of the two workbooks in each grade level; Teacher Guides $99 ($90) 1kg each level

Saxon Maths A revolutionary system that turns maths-haters into high-fliers! Students must do a Placement test (100g, free: download PDF or ask us for a paper copy), as grade levels are not as significant as actual ability. Prices include textbook, test booklet and answer key. Saxon also publish a Physics course, which you can find under Science.

Saxon Math 54 3.1kg $143 ($130)
Covers addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, estimation, decimals, measuring, word problems. Hardcover edition available while stocks last: 1.4kg $132 ($120)

Saxon Math 65 3.1kg $143 ($130)
Adds percentages, geometry, number lines and negative numbers to the above. Hardcover edition available while stocks last: 1.6kg $132 ($120)

Saxon Math 76 3.1kg $154 ($140)
Adds decimals, fractions, linear measuring, perimeter, area, solids, volume, angles, probability, co-ordinates.

Saxon Math 87 3.1kg $154 ($140)
Adds statistics, probability, scientific notation, proportion, and percentages to concepts in previous books.

What is a Solutions Manual? From Algebra ½, an optional solutions manual is also offered. These trace the full workings of every step to the answer. Home Study Kits include only the final answer to problems.

Saxon Algebra Half 1.6kg $121 ($110)
Follows Maths 87; adds basic geometry, mixed number (all operations), word problems, operation order, ratios. Solutions Manual 550g $55 ($50).

Saxon Algebra 1 1.8kg $121 ($110)
Follows Algebra ½, with integers, linear functions, variation problems, unit conversions, geometric solids, probability. Solutions Manual 600g, $55 ($50).

Saxon Algebra 2 1.9kg $121 ($110)
Follows Algebra 1; chemistry problems, sets, uniform motion, linear equations, trigonometry, equal triangles, completing squares, vectors, and quadratic equations. Solutions Manual 650g, $66 ($60).

Saxon Advanced Maths 2kg $132 ($120)
Follows Algebra 2; geometric proofs, trigonometry, echelon solutions, congruent polygons, abstract word problems. Solutions Manual 900g $66 ($60).

Saxon Calculus 2kg $132 ($120)
Tertiary level. Adds logarithms, calculus with limits, derivations, differentials and integration. Solutions Manual 600g $66 ($60).

Maths Drill

Double Nine Dominoes 150g $19.80 ($18)
Ideal for teaching "tricks of the trade," especially in fact families, up to 9 + 9 (common dominoes only go up to 6). Full details in Maths Paper above.

Multi-Sided Dice 50g $1.10 ($1) each
For random drill. Choose from 8, 10, 12, or 20 sided dice for increasing complexity; or high (i.e. 7 to 12 instead of 1 to 6), operations (+ - × ÷) or blank six sided (you can change the numbers/operations daily).

Holey Cards 125g $9.90 ($9) per set
Set of four nifty cards (+ - × ÷) with about 100 "sums" each, for when you don't have time for face-to-face drills. No erasing or photocopying; simple to correct.

CalcuLadder series 550g $39.60 ($36) per book. Each of the six books contains 12 copies of 16 colourful Learning Vitamins, 16 QuicKeys. Coverage:
Book 1: Addition, basic subtraction (all ages start here)
Book 2: Advanced addition/subtraction, basic mult.
Book 3: Advanced multiplication, basic division
Book 4: Advanced division, decimals, basic fractions
Book 5: Intermediate fractions, development, reviews
Book 6: Reviews, advanced fractions, unit systems.

MasterPak 1 on CD 100g $44 ($40) Vitamins
Contains reproducible copies of all the "Learning Vitamins" in CalcuLadders 1, 2 & 3 and ReadyWriter, with all QuicKeys. For both Windows and Macintosh.

MasterPak 2 on CD 100g $44 ($40) Vitamins
Contains reproducible copies of all the "Learning Vitamins" in CalcuLadders 4, 5 & 6 and AlphaBetter, with all QuicKeys. For Win and Mac.

But, is it Australian? Is it imperative to use only Australian textbooks? We do not think so, for the same reason as anything (food, cars, computers, etc) is imported - it's supposed to be the best at its price. After all, books are just one tool the intelligent educator uses. Real life is another. As long as we use local terms when shopping, cooking, driving, or crafting, no harm is done by also learning "dime" and "mile." There is no need to sacrifice curriculum quality for skin-deep "relevance." Your total curriculum i s still Australian, even if some tools aren't.

Tables Tunes
Six cassettes in a colourful case, one table per side, set to pop/rock tunes; OR single CD. The table order is "correct": "3x5=15, 4x5=20." Book has photocopiable maths puzzles and music score.
Tables Tunes Cassette set 400g $35.20 ($32)
Tables Tunes CD 100g $26.40 ($24)
Tables Tunes Book 400g $24.75 ($22.50)

Addition Songs CD 150g $27.50 ($25) Troxel
Don't make the mistake of drilling the "Times Tables" before addition is mastered! Multiplication is based on adding, and building on a poor base is a sure recipe for confusion. Addition Songs is a fun, effective way to get the facts in. Kit includes book with words to the songs and some pages of written practice.

Subtraction Songs CD 150g $17.60 ($16) Troxel
Spend equal time drilling subtraction, to avoid confusion between addition and multiplication. Kit includes book with words to the songs and some pages of written practice.

Multiplication Songs CD 150g $16.50 ($15) Troxel
Once the concept of multiplication has been taught, music can reduce the effort needed for memorization. This goes through the "times tables" twice each, echo fashion (answers left out the second time). The music is light and pleasant but some say the order is "wrong". Kit includes a book with the song words and some pages of written practice.

Division Songs CD 150g $30.80 ($28) Troxel
Teaches division problems up to 144 ÷ 12 = 12. Learning division is important too, as it is not always easy to reverse the multiplication facts without practice.

Maths Challenges 400g $18.70 ($17)
HALF PRICE while stocks last. Was $35
Extension sets for talented Gr 5-6 maths students, from NSW maths competitions, with full solutions.

Shortcut Maths $9.90 ($9) 150g
Little tricks to help older students and adults become faster than a calculator at complex arithmetic. Try these tricks when proficient at long multiplication and long division. When you start, practise a few examples each day so you won't forget what you learn.