Developmental Mathematics Book 1

Developmental Mathematics is a unique and trusted series for Years 7 – 10 students with strong numeracy and literacy needs.

Revised for the new Australian Curriculum as well as the New South Wales syllabus Stages 4 and 5.1.

Each chapter is presented clearly on a double-page spread.

• The left page contains explanations, worked examples, and if appropriate a word bank of mathematical terminology and a fact box.
• The right page contains an exercise set, including multiple-choice questions, scaffolded solutions and realistic applications of mathematics.
• Each chapter concludes with a language activity that reinforces mathematical terminology.

Chapter practice tests are included containing non-calculator questions on general topics and topic questions grouped by chapter subheading.

Contents

1. Integers and the number plane
2. Angles
3. Working with numbers
4. Factors and primes
5. Powers and decimals
6. Multiplying and dividing decimals
7. Fractions
8. Multiplying and dividing fractions
9. Algebra and equations
10. Shapes and symmetry
11. Geometry
12. Length and time
13. Area and volume
14. Statistical graphs
15. Analysing data
16. Probability
17. Percentages and ratios