Designed for use at Key Stages 1 and 2, "New Curriculum Mathematics for Schools" offers an integrated approach to mathematics. The series focuses on six main topics: pattern, number, data handling, shape and space, measurement and algebra. These key themes are taught through activities and are constantly reinforced. Emphasis is placed on purposeful, progressive and pleasurable learning. Each pupil's book is intended to encourage children towards the more abstract "paper and pencil" work from a problem-solving, activity-based starting point. The use of the pupil's books, together with the teacher's guides, activity starter cards, copymasters and games, should ensure that childrens' progression is gradual, well planned and well understood.