Learning+ Mathematics by the Minute Workbook 4

Maths Skills Building with Short, Timed Practice Tests

Key Features

• 40 topic-based tests
• Build up mathematical fluency through 5-minute topic-based tests
• Become fluent in number facts and recall them quickly to succeed in mathematics
• Strengthen key facts and skills through rigorous practice
• Additional digital resources to complete learning experience
• Answers are provided for self-checking and monitoring of learning progression

The best way to help students build confidence in mathematics and improve number skills is to have lots and lots of practice in the key facts and skills. This series will help students to become fluent in number facts, and help them to recall them quickly – both are essential for succeeding in mathematics. This book provides ready-to-practise questions that comprehensively cover the number curriculum for Year 4. It contains 40 topic-based lessons, each 5 minutes long, to help students build up their mathematical fluency day-by-day.

Each lesson is divided into three Steps:

• STEP 1 Warm-up (1 min)
  This exercise helps students to revise mathematics they should already know and gives them preparation for Step 2.
• STEP 2 Quick calculation (2.5 min)
  This exercise is a set of questions focussed on the topic area being tested.
• STEP 3 Challenge (1.5 min)
  This is a more testing exercise designed to stretch students' mental abilities.

Some of the lessons also include:

• a Tip to help students answer questions of a particular type.
• a Mind Gym puzzle – this is a further test of mental agility and is not included in the 5-minute time allocation.

Students should attempt to answer as many questions as possible in the time allowed at each Step. Answers are provided for quick self-assessment at the back of the book.