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Product DescriptionMaths Trackers gives children struggling with basic maths concepts the motivation to want to learn. The high-interest, age-appropriate contexts and themes inspire children for whom maths lacks relevance and ensure progression for KS2 children working at National Curriculum levels 1 and 2.Building on the success of the Trackers fiction and non-fiction strands for struggling readers, Maths Trackers will put low attainers back on track with maths. The five high-quality pupil books in each 'Track' (two for Number, two for Calculations and one for Shape, Space and Measures) aresupported by Guided Teaching Notes booklets, which include notes for teachers and teaching assistants on how to use the photographs and illustrations for maths activities, questions to ask, ideas for mental maths practice, cross-curricular opportunities, etc. Problem-solving activities and lifeskills, such as money, measures and data handling, are embedded throughout the series. Teacher's Guides include detailed information on how to use the series, photocopiable practice sheets and easy-to-use assessment profiles.About the AuthorJo Chambers is a Primary Strategy Numeracy Consultant in Solihull, providing professional development support and INSET training for schools. Formerly a primary school teacher and numeracy co-ordinator, Jo is especially interested in supporting children who find maths difficult. She haswritten and advised on the development of maths books for a variety of publishers.Paul Broadbent is a former maths co-ordinator, deputy headteacher and advisory teacher, who now provides mathematics INSET courses in the UK and worldwide. Paul is an experienced author who has written and developed a wide range of maths books, software and educational TV series for KS1 to KS3, aswell as contributing to the development of Numeracy Strategy materials.