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Maths activities in this student book can be completed by students individually, in pairs or in small groups to supplement and reinforce classroom lessons, extend daily lessons, provide challenges to students who enjoy experimenting with maths, enrich after school programs. This book is designed for years 7 and 8 students working at year 3 to 6 maths levels. Students will use critical thinking, problem solving and computation skills as they complete 36 activities. The activities in After Maths are based on six strands: Numeration, Measurement, Pre algebra/algebra, Number Theory, Geometry, Data Interpretation. Students will learn to view maths as a vital part of the world around them. Ideal for homework and after school programs. The activities also encourage students to open their minds to creative ways of learning, including writing, computing, experimenting, completing small projects, conducting research and playing games. Some activities require the use of basic hands-on materials such as calculators, number cubes, playing cards, dominoes and rulers.