Blake’s maths guide for middle primary students. Bev Dunbar. 2011.

This guide is a vital reference for anyone wanting a basic understanding of the Australian Mathematics curriculum in primary schools for Grades 3 and 4.

This book is divided into the three major strands of the maths curriculum with the sub-strand topics in their recommended teaching order:

1. Number & Algebra

• Place value to 10 000
• Addition & Subtraction
• Multiplication &;Division
• Fractions
• Decimals
• Money
• Patterns & Algebra

2. Measurement & Geometry

• Length
• Area
• Mass
• Volume &;Capacity
• Temperature
• Time
• 3D Objects
• 2D shapes
• Symmetry
• Angles in 2D shapes
• Locating position

3. Statistics &;Probability 

• Chance
• Data displays

Each topic contains simple descriptions of concepts with examples and TRY THIS activities for students to test their understanding.

An extensive glossary is included at the back of the book as well as selected answers for the TRY This activities and an alphabetical index.