Product Description

This is the first of three textbooks in the So you really want to learn Maths series. The text provides a thorough grounding in mathematical knowledge with detailed explanations followed by numerous practice exercises to ensure that the student has grasped the material covered. It is ideal for pupils preparing for entrance exams at 11+ including Common Entrance.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #60720 in Books
• Published on: 2003-12-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

Review
I am very impressed by the quality of material, which is very substantial both in content... and in weight (these books are heavy!) and would definately recommend them as a complete course. --Home Education Advisory Service Bulletin - 17 Dec 2007

This is a book by a teacher who understands children. There are many attractive features and expect that children will be inspired by this material. I imagine that this text will enjoy widespread acclaim and become a 'standard' work. --David Hanson, member of the ISEB 13+ setting team

So you really want to learn Maths is a triumph: comprehensive, lucid, clearly and attractively laid out with plenty of exercises. Although particularly aimed at pupils preparing for the 11+ (or Common Entrance at), it provides the essential foundation for GCSE. Book 1 starts with basic number work and the moves on to fractions, decimals, area, angles, probability and so on. --John Clare, The Daily Telegraph

About the Author
Serena Alexander has taught Mathematics since 1987, originally in both maintained and independent senior schools. From 1999 she taught at St. Paul's School for Boys, where she was Head of Mathematics at their Preparatory School, Colet Court, before moving to Newton Prep. She has been a member of the ISEB setting team for Mathematics, is an ISI inspector and helps to run regular Mathematics conferences for prep school teachers. She has a passion for Maths and expects her pupils to feel the same way. After a lesson or two with her, they normally do!

Customer Reviews

So you really want to learn...Maths Prep Book 1
Would recommend this book to help with homework or revision for any child doing 11+ Common Entrance level. Very easy to use and answers book is a must for marking!