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During the early years, a child’s understanding of mathematics grows exponentially. From just learning to count, add and subtract to long division and geometry, there’s a lot to learn for any child in primary school.
Teachers, parents and caregivers will play a huge role in a child’s learning journey, and maths books for primary school is be an important tool throughout those years.
Some children may struggle to keep up with certain concepts in class and could use maths textbooks as an additional tool to help go over the ideas and methods to catch up. Other children may be assigned certain textbooks as part of the course or class, and others again might simply enjoy maths enough to check out topics above their current level.
The best maths books for primary school kids
Some of the best maths books for primary school are the Mindset Mathematics series. This series helps students make connections between various concepts, and has been created with input from countless teachers to help make lessons clear and comprehensible. There are different volumes for different ages and ability levels, with tasks, questions, and plenty of visuals to keep students engaged.
Another great option is the Excel Basic Skills series, which begins with Mental Maths Strategies Year 1 and works its way up. This series delves into the tricks and strategies for solving maths problems, especially without using pen and paper, let alone a calculator.
In New South Wales, a common sight in classrooms is the Maths Plus series. These maths textbooks cover the curriculum, and therefore reflect what students are learning in classrooms. Each title includes essential revision activities, and cover key topic areas pertinent to each year.
Ask your student’s teacher for recommendations on the best maths books for primary school kids, or explore our bestsellers for more inspiration.
