Maths Assessment Books

[metz]

janet_lee88:

Hi chamonix,

Thanks for consoling me...I appreciate, really.
I am taking it easy with her. No point stressing her and losing interest in school. :hugs:

24hr-mum:

i find such kids, like my elder gal, need step by step coaching, constant reminders of the pitfalls (even if u hv to repeat 100 times), specific instruction cos they are not mature yet. and of cos they need more practices to drill them. no choice lah. but as long as u know their strengths and limitations, its more manageable.

You are such great mommies! Your girls will certainly do you proud in time to come. 加油! :hugs:

[24hr-mum]

am looking for some basic foundation maths assessment bk that provide both notes and basic explanation on the topics, as well as detailed solutions step by step, not just straightaway test-papers-like worksheets. got any to recommend?

tried simon （forgot surname) step by step bk but too many questions, my girl hated it.

[Yong HL]

24hr-mum:

am looking for some basic foundation maths assessment bk that provide both notes and basic explanation on the topics, as well as detailed solutions step by step, not just straightaway test-papers-like worksheets. got any to recommend?

tried simon （forgot surname) step by step bk but too many questions, my girl hated it.

Have you tried maths guide by caroline foo (eph)? Hope i got the author name right.

[24hr-mum]

do u mean the small A5 bk? yeah, for p1. also many questions,. my girl hated the layout

[Suz855]

What about visible maths? Great book to build foundation in maths concept

Have fun

[metz]

Hi 24hr-mum,


Sharing what I can remember about Maths assessment books -

Have you tried Casco step-by-step and Andrew Er's worksheets? Both provide 3 different levels of progressive difficulty. However, do note that some questions in (Casco) Achieve section might be challenging. Can also check if Maths456.com suits your needs. It has 2 sections A & B. Section A focuses more on the basics while Section B contains mostly word problems. Some of the Longman books are also structured in a much less overwhelming format for kids. These should help in building a good foundation.

If you need more drills on word problems, try must know maths problems, maths456 (section B) & Fabian Ng.

The examples given in Onsponge books are great for picking up a few tricks about Models, Unitary Methods and Branching methods. For additional practices, try Challenging Maths Made Easy. However, the questions are not classified by levels and it seems to focus more on unitary methods. Parents will have to sieve out the relevant topics and questions. Ammiel Wan is the author of these books.

For heuristic or non-routine questions, can try Maths Olympiad. One (lower primary) school teacher recommended Casco Classroom IQ maths.

Afraid that's all I can share. My knowledge of maths assessment books has stopped accumulating since June last year. A little outdated... :oops:

Ps: I mentioned earlier on that my son tried Challenging Problems Made Easy. Just realised that was a mistake. Instead, the book he tried a few questions from was SAP's Exam Smart Maths Methods. I was pondering over some questions when he leaned near and found them interesting. Memory is failing me... sign of aging :slapshead:

[24hr-mum]

thanks a lot!

[plum-cake]

chamonix:

Hi 24hr-mum,


Sharing what I can remember about Maths assessment books -

Have you tried Casco step-by-step and Andrew Er's worksheets? Both provide 3 different levels of progressive difficulty. However, do note that some questions in (Casco) Achieve section might be challenging. Can also check if Maths456.com suits your needs. It has 2 sections A & B. Section A focuses more on the basics while Section B contains mostly word problems. Some of the Longman books are also structured in a much less overwhelming format for kids. These should help in building a good foundation.

If you need more drills on word problems, try must know maths problems, maths456 (section B) & Fabian Ng.

The examples given in Onsponge books are great for picking up a few tricks about Models, Unitary Methods and Branching methods. For additional practices, try Challenging Maths Made Easy. However, the questions are not classified by levels and it seems to focus more on unitary methods. Parents will have to sieve out the relevant topics and questions. Ammiel Wan is the author of these books.

For heuristic or non-routine questions, can try Maths Olympiad. One (lower primary) school teacher recommended Casco Classroom IQ maths.

Afraid that's all I can share. My knowledge of maths assessment books has stopped accumulating since June last year. A little outdated... :oops:

Ps: I mentioned earlier on that my son tried Challenging Problems Made Easy. Just realised that was a mistake. Instead, the book he tried a few questions from was SAP's Exam Smart Maths Methods. I was pondering over some questions when he leaned near and found them interesting. Memory is failing me... sign of aging :slapshead:

wow , thanks for the info. you made me re-think and :scratchhead: . now I have to make another list....

[metz]

Don't mention it.


Hi plum-cake,

The wide selection of assessment books used to be overwhelming for me too. Never thought buying assessment could be an art.

Happy bookfest shopping!

[plum-cake]

Thank you chamonix!

I saw casco step by step book at popular. I liked it and the Iq thing also. I will give it a try this time.

Can you tell me "Maths Olympiad" by which publisher?