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Discover Maths 1 is a new First Year Maths book, written by a team of highly experienced, maths experts. It is the first in a three-book series designed to fully meet the needs of teachers and students, and the requirements of the Junior Cycle Maths specification.

Written in a highly accessible manner, and addressing the challenges of the mixed-ability First Year classroom, the book contains hundreds of excellent and engaging questions to suit all abilities and support the transition from Primary School Maths.

As well as a comprehensive range of resources to support the planning and teaching needs of teachers.

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Exam-style questions are incorporated into the end-of-chapter revision exercises, and are graded into three levels to help you assess students’ mathematical knowledge, understanding and skills and allow you to set appropriate questions for your class:

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