Bright Sparks is a Mathematics course for pupils in Caribbean primary schools. It has been written in line with the latest primary curriculum requirements and is based on current research in Mathematics education. The new, fully revised second edition of Bright Sparks UHćHFWV WKH YDULRXV FKDQJHV that have taken place to curricula across the region and offers a fuller and wider curriculum, with the Scope and Sequence for each level included. The new edition of Bright Sparks combines the engaging, colourful and VWXGHQW FHQWUHG DSSURDFK RI WKH ĆUVW HGLWLRQ ZLWK PDQ\ QHZ IHDWXUHV
STUDENT’S BOOKS NEW Student’s Books at the reception level (KA and KB) match the curriculum and provide much more practice for young learners. NEW Scope and Sequence charts for each level of the course provide an overview of the skills being learnt and can be used to check syllabus coverage throughout the course. NEW summary notes for each unit with a multiple-choice unit test and a student self-check chart provide quick reference points for teachers and promote learner independence. NEW Caribbean-based word problems and illustrations encourage students to see Mathematics as an integral part of their everyday life. NEW photographs complement the distinctive and colourful artwork to further stimulate students’ interest.
INTERACTIVE CD-ROMs NEW interactive CD-ROMs (with Student’s Books 1-6) provide multiple opportunities to reinforce skills and learning in a new, fun way. The CD-ROMs are suitable for use in the classroom and for independent study at home.
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WORKBOOKS NEW KA and KB Workbooks LQVWHDG RI %RRN . RIIHU D ZLGHU UDQJH RI OHDUQLQJ WR ĆW (DUO\ Childhood Education needs. Supporting Workbooks are now available for every level of the course.
LESSON PLANS
WORKSHEETS
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TEACHER’S BOOKS
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NEW Teacher’s Books for each level of the course are an invaluable resource for teachers. They include extensions, differentiated approaches and games to encourage and support teachers in using activities to reinforce and practice Mathematics in a variety of ways. The Scope and Sequence for the year group is included in each Teacher’s Book, so that teachers can be sure of complete syllabus coverage throughout the course.
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The series has been written in line with the latest primary curricula
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Incorporates a generous emphasis on problem-solving
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High-quality, distinctive and colourful illustrations and photographs Explanations and examples introduce each new concept
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Tools like Hint, Remember and Challenge help teachers differentiate and reach all students Workbooks offer extensive exercises that directly correspond with those in the Student’s Books
The wide variety of practical exercises in the Workbooks SURYLGH IXUWKHU RSSRUWXQLWLHV IRU KLJK ćLHUV DV ZHOO DV VXSSOHPHQWDO H[HUFLVHV IRU VWXGHQWV ZKR EHQHĆW IURP extra practice and support
Interactive CD-ROMs
Provide further practice of concepts and skills through fun, interactive activities
Teacher’s Books
Emphasise the key concepts and offer ideas for extending or integrating the lessons, as well as practical learning approaches
Free downloadable teacher’s resources, including worksheets, answer sheets and lesson plans
The online Teacher’s Resources provide a wide range of practiced lesson ideas to extend the lessons from the Student’s Books for teachers to download and use as often as they like
STUDENT’S BOOKS
WORKBOOKS
TEACHER’S BOOKS
Student’s Book KA (Ages 4-5) 9780230401068
Workbook 1 (Ages 4-5)
Teacher’s Book K
9780230401105
9780230401082
Student’s Book KB (Ages 4-5) 9780230401075
Workbook 2 (Ages 6-7)
Teacher’s Book 1
9780230401136
9780230401112
Student’s Pack 1 (Ages 5-6) 9780230421912
Workbook 3 (Ages 7-8)
Teacher’s Book 2
9780230401167
9780230401143
Student’s Pack 2 (Ages 6-7) 9780230428652
Workbook 4 (Ages 8-9)
Teacher’s Book 3
9780230401198
9780230401174
Student’s Pack 3 (Ages 7-8) 9780230428676
Workbook 5 (Ages 9-10)
Teacher’s Book 4
9780230401228
9780230401204
Student’s Pack 4 (Ages 8-9) 9780230429086
Workbook 6 (Common Entrance Level)
9780230401235
Student’s Pack 5 (Ages 9-10) 9780230429109 Student’s Pack 6 (Common Entrance Level) 9780230416505
9780230401259
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Teacher’s Book 5 Teacher’s Book 6 9780230401266
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