FRACTIONS 1

Schofield & Sims: Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Book 1

Suitable for: Key Stage 1 (Year 1, Ages 5–6)

ISBN: 9780721713755 | Pages: 36

Overview:

The Fractions, Decimals and Percentages series offers a mastery-based approach to help children develop a strong foundation in fractions and related mathematical concepts. The structured programme builds up to decimals, percentages, ratio, and proportion, providing targeted activities that align with National Curriculum requirements.

Key Features:

• Double-page units with summaries of key learning points and varied exercises.
• Progression from simple ‘Get started’ tasks to advanced ‘Now you try’ and ‘Challenge’ problems.
• Two Check-up tests and a Final test to evaluate learning and understanding.
• Self-evaluation checklists for pupils to assess their progress.
• A helpful glossary for understanding mathematical vocabulary.

Topics Covered in Book 1:

• Recognising and naming halves and quarters of numbers, shapes, objects, and sets.
• Introducing fraction notation for halves and quarters.
• Identifying and combining halves and quarters.
• Simple problem-solving activities.

Additional Resources:

• Teacher’s Guide (Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Book 1): Contains detailed lesson plans, assessment tools, and answers for all pupil book questions.
• Free downloadable resources and answers are available on the Schofield & Sims website.

Ideal For:

Children in Year 1 beginning their journey into fractions and early mathematical reasoning, with a clear pathway to mastering more advanced concepts in future years.