About the Book

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Mathematics for Australia 4 (2nd Edition)has been revised and rewritten with an increased depth of content, to fit within our series of Australian Curriculum publications. The new publication provides a bright and colorful approach to learning while still providing a solid mathematical foundation to support learners through their mathematical journey. 

The spiral-bound write-on workbook contains exercises ranging from basic to advanced, presented in a clear, easy-to-follow style. It provides learners, educators, and guardians with an organised record of work throughout the year. The content is supported and enhanced by an accompanying digital subscription on our Snowflake online learning platform.  

Worked examples are found throughout the title, providing step-by-step examples and relevant explanations. These are all enriched by our "Watch Listen Learn" examples on Snowflake which provide an animated and voiced walkthrough of each example. Discussions, Activities, Investigations, and Research exercises are used throughout the chapters to develop understanding and problem-solving skills, as well as growing cooperation skills through group activities and independence through individual tasks. 

This beautiful and accessible book aims to provide a stimulating exploration of age-appropriate concepts, hoping to develop and encourage student understanding and appreciation of mathematics. 

Snowflake access is included solely with the purchase of a physical copy. Given the single-use nature of a write-on workbook, Snowflake access cannot be renewed like our other textbooks.

Year Published: 2022
Page Count: 300
ISBN: 978-1-922416-61-2 (9781922416612)

Table of Contents

Mathematics for Australia 4 (2nd Edition)

  1 NUMBER 7
  2 ADDITION 19
  3 SUBTRACTION 34
  4 STATISTICS 49
  5 PROBABILITY 65
  6 MULTIPLICATION 76
  7 DIVISION 101
  8 FRACTIONS 122
  9 TURNS AND ANGLES 154
  10 TIME 161
  11 DECIMAL NUMBERS 179
  12 LENGTH 196
  13 SHAPE 209
  14 AREA 222
  15 VOLUME 233
  16 CAPACITY 240
  17 MASS 250
  18 TEMPERATURE 261
  19 MONEY 265
  20 LINE SYMMETRY 282
  21 LOCATION AND POSITION 290
       

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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