{"product_id":"understanding-maths-year-2-australian-curriculum-edition-2025","title":"Understanding Maths Year 2 (Australian Curriculum Edition 2025)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding Maths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a series of mathematics books with content aligned to the F–10 Australian Mathematics Curriculum (v9.0). The content is designed to enable students to achieve the required student outcomes and is organised into the six Strands:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlgebra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatistics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProbability (Years 3 to 6 only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents using the book will benefit from the very clear explanations of rules and concepts that are required in the various Strands. Each page covers only one concept or rule to ensure high levels of understanding. Each formula, rule or set of steps is highlighted in larger print to assist learning. The fully worked examples that are provided are designed to reinforce learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe content of each book is divided into 9-11 convenient learning sections within the Strands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe student outcomes outlined in the F–10 Australian Mathematics Curriculum (v9.0) is provided for each Strand. The content in the learning sections gives students maximum opportunity to achieve these outcomes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraded assessments in levels have been provided at the end of each section to ascertain the degree of learning achievements. Teachers will value these follow-up assessment tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach page provides clarity by specifically covering one idea or rule. Clear examples and solutions reinforce learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe detailed and clear explanations support learning and result in high levels of understanding. Parents value this approach as they support their children's learning in mathematics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach formula, rule or set of steps is highlighted in larger print for students to enhance their learning. Students are able to efficiently refer back to previous topics as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach page contains at least one fully worked example. This reinforces understanding as well as showing the student how to apply each formula to typical questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded in each graded assessment at the end of each section is page referencing for students to refer back to if required. The detailed assessment tasks ensure students are widely assessed in order to receive extensive feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolutions at the back of the book are clearly provided. The large number of pages given to solutions ensures quick referencing for teachers and students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn additional section, \"Money and Maths\" has been provided to enhance learning. It is a very practical section outlining the money system in Australia and its relevance to the lives of students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubject: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fivesenseseducation.com.au\/primary\/subject\/maths\"\u003eMaths\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book provides a structured and clear interpretation of the Australian mathematics curriculum, detailing what a child is required to know by the end of Year 2. It covers the syllabus topic by topic, explaining what is to be taught and how it is being taught in Australian classrooms. It is a comprehensive, well-presented and easy to understand book which provides an ideal reference for parents to consult when they wish to provide assistance in supporting the development of their child's mathematical understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor parents:\u003c\/strong\u003e This book tells you what your teacher does not have the time to explain to you - the steps and stages by which each strand in Mathematics will be taught in Australian Schools. It will give you the confidence to support your children by reinforcing what is being taught at school, and to correctly provide assistance where weaknesses are identified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor teachers:\u003c\/strong\u003e This book summarises the steps and stages by which Australian children acquire necessary mathematical skills and concepts. It eliminates the need to wade through lengthy curriculum documents, and it provides a clear, easy to follow summary for teachers to use, which they can also confidently recommend to parents, as it supports classroom activities and exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor student primary teachers:\u003c\/strong\u003e This book provides a concise record of the steps to be taken and the activities suggested to support the acquisition of mathematical concepts. It is the perfect reference book for teaching practice, and during the early years of teaching, when there is so much to learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Australian mathematics curriculum caters for the acquisition of basic concept skills and processes. It contains three content strands: Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. Each of these are divided into a number of sub-strands or topics, which set out what needs to be learnt. Entwined with these are the four proficiency strands of Understanding, Fluency, Problem solving and Reasoning, which determine how the content is studied and developed so that mathematical learning and understanding continue to progress over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book generally follows the basic format of the Australian Curriculum Mathematics, which provides that by the end of Year 2, students should be able to do the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise increasing and decreasing number sequences involving 2's, 3's and 5's.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepresent multiplication and division by grouping into sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssociate collections of Australian coins with their value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify the missing element in a number sequence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise the features of three-dimensional objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterpret simple maps of familiar locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplain the effects of one-step transformations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sense of collected information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount to and from 1 000.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform simple addition and subtraction calculations using a range of strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide collections of objects into halves, quarters and eighths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder shapes and objects using informal units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTell the time to the quarter hour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a calendar to identify the date and the months included in the seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw two-dimensional shapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe outcomes for everyday events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollect data from relevant questions to create lists, tables and picture graphs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding, Fluency, Problem Solving and Reasoning are a central part of Mathematics content across the three major strands (Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability). These are generally treated as individual chapters. Because the Number and Algebra sub-strand is quite extensive, it has been broken up into several parts for convenience, so as not to present the child with a daunting amount of information to access in one chapter. At the end of each chapter there is a series of tests, generally ranging through:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEASIER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAVERAGE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIFFICULT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEXTENSION.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere will be differences from school to school, as teachers tend to select topics in varying sequences. Some students may be involved in accelerated promotion, enrichment or remedial activities. Completing a chapter involves careful marking of answers from the solutions given at the end of the book. If a student gets any answer wrong, then it is very important to find out why they were wrong before moving onto the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some instances it is difficult to test young children with pencil and paper tests, such as with 3D shapes. Suggestions have been made for practical evaluation strategies. These will include such activities as estimating in the Measurement strand, recognising shapes and reading the time. Even in the Number and Algebra strand, practical testing can be more appropriate, e.g. half fill this glass, share these Smarties between the members of a family. Many students will find that they can do much of the work in a particular strand before the end of Year 1. There are a number of avenues to follow:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure the child understands all the other strands in this text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter a period of time, say 3 or 4 weeks, do the test again to see that the information has been retained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo to work in the next book in this series. This will require careful monitoring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Exercises\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of each sub-strand (or part of a sub-strand) there are usually six exercise pages. These exercises are carefully graded in accordance with the Year 2 Curriculum content and are laid out as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo pages of EASIER questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo pages of AVERAGE questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne page of DIFFICULT questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne page of EXTENSION questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the question pages have very thorough full-page solutions at the end of the book. This book contains some revision of Year 1 Maths. 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