About the Book

Mathematics for Australia 2 has been written for the Australian Curriculum, however, can provide an excellent mathematics foundation regardless of the future curriculum of the student. Our aim is to provide the students and teachers an organised record and clear progression of the work and learning throughout the year, but in a fun and engaging resource. 

The workbook contains a variety of exercises ranging from basic to advanced, to cater for a range of student abilities and interests. The material is presented in a clear, easy-to-follow style that remains bright and engaging to students. 

Important information and key notes are highlighted while worked examples provide step-by-step instructions and relevant explanations at an age-appropriate level. In addition to this, each worked example in the book has a corresponding Watch Listen Learn feature in the associated digital subscription, that features an animated and voiced explanation to boost comprehension. Discussions, Activities, Investigations, and Research exercises are used throughout the chapters to develop understanding and problem-solving skills and to develop cooperation within group activities and independence for individual tasks.

Given the nature of a write-on workbook, digital access via the Snowflake platform is only available with the purchase of a physical copy, and cannot be renewed at the end of its 12-month term. 

 

Year Published: 2020
Page Count: 142
ISBN: 978-1-922416-11-7 (9781922416117)

Table of Contents

Mathematics for Australia 2

  1 NUMBER 7
  2 ADDITION 27
  3 SUBTRACTION 39
  4 SHAPE 51
  5 MULTIPLICATION 59
  6 DIVISION AND FRACTIONS 69
  7 DATA HANDLING 79
  8 CHANCE 87
  9 TIME 95
  10 MEASUREMENT 109
  11 MONEY 125
  12 LOCATION AND POSITION 135

Authors

Author
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Michael Haese

Michael completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of Adelaide, majoring in Infection and Immunity, and Applied Mathematics. He studied laminar heat flow as part of his Honours in Applied Mathematics, and finished a PhD in high speed fluid flows in 2001. He has been the principal editor for Haese Mathematics since 2008.

 

What motivates you to write mathematics books?

My passion is for education as a whole, rather than just mathematics. In Australia I think it is too easy to take education for granted, because it is seen as a right but with too little appreciation for the responsibility that goes with it. But the more I travel to places where access to education is limited, the more I see children who treat it as a privilege, and the greater the difference it makes in their lives. But as far as mathematics goes, I grew up with mathematics textbooks in pieces on the kitchen table, and so I guess it continues a tradition.

 

What do you aim to achieve in writing?

I think a few things:

  • I want to write to the student directly, so they can learn as much as possible from the text directly. Their book is there even when their teacher isn't.
  • I therefore want to write using language which is easy to understand. Sure, mathematics has its big words, and these are important and we always use them. But the words around them should be as simple as possible, so the meaning of the terms can be properly explained to ESL (English as a Second Language) students.
  • I want to make the mathematics more alive and real, not by putting it in contrived "real-world" contexts which are actually over-simplified and fake, but rather through its history and its relationship with other subjects.

 

What interests you outside mathematics?

Lots of things! Horses, show jumping and course design, alpacas, badminton, running, art, history, faith, reading, hiking, photography ....

Author
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Philippa Sawyers

Born and raised in Wales, Philippa completed a Bachelor of Primary Education (Hons) in Music before going on to teach across the UK and internationally, spending time educating in Kuwait & China. She joined Haese Mathematics in 2008 and has since played a role in almost every department.

Philippa's focus while teaching was on special educational needs, and ensuring that all learners are presented with the opportunity to excel. Through her role with Haese Mathematics, she remains dedicated to making mathematics accessible for students and teachers through out the primary years.

Outside of mathematics, her interests include genealogy, music from a variety of genres and collecting cats. 

Features

  • Snowflake (12 months)

    A complete electronic copy of the textbook, with interactive, animated, and/or printable extras.

  • Watch Listen Learn

    Animated worked examples with step-by-step, voiced explanations.

Snowflake

This book is available on electronic devices through our Snowflake learning platform. This book includes 12 months of Snowflake access, featuring a complete electronic copy of the textbook.

Where relevant, Snowflake features include interactive geometry, graphing, and statistics software, demonstrations, games, spreadsheets, and a range of printable worksheets, tables, and diagrams. Teachers are provided with a quick and easy way to demonstrate concepts, and students can discover for themselves and re-visit when necessary.

Watchlistenlearn

This book offers Watch Listen Learn for every worked example. On the electronic copy of the textbook, access Watch Listen Learn by clicking anywhere on a worked example to hear a step-by-step explanation by a teacher. This is ideal for catch-up and revision, or for motivated students who want to do some independent study outside school hours.

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