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Over the years, students’ performances in Numeracy Tests have been very disappointing, ranking among the lowest in passes in National Achievement Tests. Many students also admit that they hate Mathematics because it is too difficult. A Practical Guide to Mastering Numeracy Tests is a series of books organized in different volumes to help students succeed in Mathematics without being overwhelmed by the numerous concepts they need to master. Each volume deals with several related and interrelated concepts that guide the students gradually towards mastering numeracy concepts up to the Grade 6 level and towards being successful in Numeracy Tests; especially the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) in Mathematics, which is one of four exams, offered nationally to evaluate students’ readiness for Grade 7 or Form 1 in secondary schools.
Volume 1 Number Concepts: In this volume, students are introduced to the understanding of numbers in detail. The book begins with teaching students about the ten basic numerals and the Base-Ten System that shape the building blocks of numbers. Then, it moves along smoothly to the more intricate nature and concepts of numbers, such as Roman Numerals, L.C.M., Square Numbers and Square Root, Factors, Prime Numbers, H.C.F., Place Value and Value, Ordering Numbers, Rounding–off numbers and other relevant concepts.
The topics are presented in a logical and sequential manner with clear explanations and exercises that will allow the students to test their understanding of the concepts taught. Students are presented with a Certificate of Achievement at the end of the volume as a testament to their excellent performance in the given Mastery Tests on Number Concepts and as a motivational tool to encourage them as they move forward towards greater accomplishments and mastery of Numeracy Tests.
It is hoped that such success will boost students’ confidence in the subject and help them to develop a love for Mathematics.
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In this volume, students are introduced to the four main Mathematical Operations in detail, namely Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division. The topics are developed from basic to more advanced levels which guide students towards achieving the necessary knowledge and problem-solving skills up to Grade 6 level. Some areas covered in the text that are very crucial to passing Numeracy Tests are:
– Properties of the different Mathematical Operations such as Identity Properties, Commutative Properties and Associative Properties
– Terminologies used in each Mathematical Operation such as addends, sum, subtrahend, minuend, difference, product, multiplier, multiplicand, quotient, divisor, dividend etc.
– How to solve any problems without regrouping and with regrouping
– How to find the missing parts of any arithmetic problems
– How to solve problems with more than one operations using BODMAS
The text develops students understanding of these vital concepts with easy to understand methodologies. Concepts are explained using colour coded digits to not only tell students what to do but also to show them how it is done. Additionally, further hints are given where necessary in callouts and banners to help students understandings and mastery of the topics.