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Maths Investigator is a secret spy agency whose mission is to make maths fun and exciting. The series has been extensively trialled and developed to offer schools a fresh and exciting way to combine the content and structure of the 2006 Mathematics Framework with the principles of the PrimaryStrategy 'Excellence and Enjoyment' guidance - to raise standards whilst making learning fun. The Maths Investigator approach focuses on developing the key skills of problem solving, speaking and listening, and using and applying maths. It uses the engaging spy context and fully integrated softwarecomponents to embed maths into problem solving and give pupils a clear purpose for learning.For flexibility, Teacher's Guide units are packaged in topic packs. Each pack contains three two-week units of work, including access to the associated Interactive CD unit. Alongside these, the Getting Started Guide provides background information about the rationale and philosophy behind the MathsInvestigator series, in addition to quick and simple explanations of how to start using Maths Investigator components in the classroom, a bank of oral and mental starter activities, and curriculum matching charts. It also includes guidance on differentiation and assessment for learning, as well ashow to develop problem solving, speaking and listening, and thinking skills effectively.