Mathematics Two Book Set:
Grades One and Two

At its core, mathematical thinking lies in seeing the myriad patterns in the world around us and how these interrelate. In keeping with the young child's natural interest in relationships and patterns, this collection of stories and activities brings basic mathematical concepts to life. In Grade One our focus is on the nature of number (unity of one-ness, polarity of two-ness, comparison (greater/ less, odd/even, and so on), and the four computational processes (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). This two book collection includes two books* of stories and hands on activities, and a CD of story-based worksheets. In the Grade Two book we continue to focus on the world of relationships so central to mathematical thinking - and to the child at this age. We begin with a new set of stories and activities designed to firm up the learning begun in Grade One. This forms a strong base for the core undertaking of Grade Two: an exploration of place value (ones, tens, hundreds, etc.). Place value underlies our entire mathematical system and - although it is second nature to adults - this is a complex concept. This collection of stories and activities brings both the review work and the study of place value to life. It includes a book of stories and hands on activities, and a CD of story-based worksheets. Together these bring the child through a rich immersion in the living nature of mathematics, on to an ease with the nuts and bolts of simple calculation.