Literacy Works for Mathematics tackles the challenge of using language to describe abstract concepts and mathematical processes. The activities can be integrated into your existing programs, simply and easily. Topics covered include measurement (mathematical tools, circles, proportion and ratio, time, volume, scale drawing), statistics (interpreting statistics, actuaries, population figures, polling and surveys, measures of central tendency, chance), number (word roots, calculation tools, currency), algebra, geometry (three dimensional solids, angles, describing patterns, drawing 3D figures) and trigonometry.
Mathematics: Book 1
Each page is a stand-alone activity with content based on the syllabus.
Literacy skills include:
Adjectives; Plural; Subject/verb agreement; Capitals and full stops; Apostrophes; Spelling; Punctuation; Articles (a/an/the); Verbs; Mind Maps; Homophones; Adverbs; Rhyme; Conjunctions; Quotation marks; Paragraphs; Figures of Speech; Recount.
Mathematics: Book 2
Each text type is clearly explained with simple activities based on the syllabus.
- Recount – past tense verbs, sequence
- Description / Explanation – cause and effect
- Procedure – command verbs
- Report – mind map, paragraphs
- Exposition – thesis, persuasive language
- Discussion – present tense, linking words
- Narrative – figures of speech