Understanding Maths – Year 6 (Australian Curriculum) – Year 6 |

Understanding Maths is a series of mathematics books with content aligned to the F10 Australian Mathematics Curriculum (v9.0). The content is designed to enable students to achieve the required student outcomes and is organised into the six Strands:

1. Number
2. Algebra
3. Measurement
4. Space
5. Statistics
6. Probability (Years 3 to 6 only)

Students using the book will benefit from the very clear explanations of rules and concepts that are required in the various Strands. Each page covers only one concept or rule to ensure high levels of understanding. Each formula, rule or set of steps is highlighted in larger print to assist learning. The fully worked examples that are provided are designed to reinforce learning.

Key Features

• The content of each book is divided into 9-11 convenient learning sections within the Strands
• The student outcomes outlined in the F10 Australian Mathematics Curriculum (v9.0) is provided for each Strand. The content in the learning sections gives students maximum opportunity to achieve these outcomes.
• Graded assessments in levels have been provided at the end of each section to ascertain the degree of learning achievements. Teachers will value these follow-up assessment tasks.
• Each page provides clarity by specifically covering one idea or rule. Clear examples and solutions reinforce learning.
• The detailed and clear explanations support learning and result in high levels of understanding. Parents value this approach as they support their children’s learning in mathematics.
• Each formula, rule or set of steps is highlighted in larger print for students to enhance their learning. Students are able to efficiently refer back to previous topics as required.
• Each page contains at least one fully worked example. This reinforces understanding as well as showing the student how to apply each formula to typical questions.
• Included in each graded assessment at the end of each section is page referencing for students to refer back to if required. The detailed assessment tasks ensure students are widely assessed in order to receive extensive feedback.
• Solutions at the back of the book are clearly provided. The large number of pages given to solutions ensures quick referencing for teachers and students.
• An additional section, “Money and Maths” has been provided to enhance learning. It is a very practical section outlining the money system in Australia and its relevance to the lives of students.

The Understanding Maths series has long been the most popular maths study guide in the market because it is suitable for children of all abilities. The new Understanding Year 6 Maths: Australian Curriculum Edition covers the following topics:

• Numbers and Algebra
• 1. Numbers and Place Value
• 2. Fractions and Decimals (Part 1)
• 3. Fractions and Decimals (Part 2)
• 4. Money and Financial Mathematics
• 5. Patterns and Algebra
• Measurement and Geometry
• 6. Using Units of Measurement
• 7. Shape
• 8. Location and Transformation
• 9. Geometric Reasoning
• Statistics and Probability
• 10. Chance
• 11. Data Representation and Interpretation

This book has been prepared in conjunction with the New National Curriculum for year 6 and covers the major 11 topics. It provides a very structured and clear idea of the new syllabus by relating similar concepts so that students can see how the topics fit together. There are explanations of the theoretical concepts as well as fully worked examples and applications. Finally, there are diagnostic tests at the end of each topic according to the following descriptions:

• Level 1
  These easier questions, covering only the most basic ideas in the topic, are intended to build up confidence for weaker students.
• Levels 2 and 3
  The questions in these two levels are of average difficulty level, and they will give students a good opportunity to practise and consolidate the ideas and rules covered throughout most of the topic.
• Level 4
  These questions are more difficult. The numbers involved are larger, and the more difficult ideas in the topic are tested. This should only be attempted by more capable students.
• Level 5-7
  These extension levels have been included to challenge those students who are more gifted at Maths. Usually the questions are more sentence and problem solving orientated, and therefore they involve more reading and comprehension skills.

The book is suitable for Year 6 children in all States in Australia, and excellent for parents who wish to help their children excel.