Maths Skills Builder

by Chris Pearce

Published 17 October 2014

Boost crucial problem solving and mathematical reasoning skills with extra targeted practice for KS3 Maths.

  • Focus on two of the main aims of the new 2014 maths curriculum – reason mathematically and solve problems – with additional practice and explanation
  • Develop skills for GCSE from Year 9
  • Dip in and out for flexible use in the classroom or for homework
  • Help pupils to make connections across maths with plenty of mixed questions
  • Tackle problems in different contexts to improve literacy, thinking skills and investigative strategies
  • Assess learning with answers and comments at the back in a tear-out section

Collins GCSE AQA Maths Grade 1-3 Workbook provides targeted practice at to build confidence and skills for the Foundation GCSE exam. Develop fluency in key topics and the confidence to tackle multi-mark questions with supportive problem-solving questions and accessible practice.

Exam Board: AQA
Level & Subject: GCSE Maths
First teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2017

  • Written and reviewed by GCSE maths experts, this workbook is fully up to date for current GCSE Maths specifications
  • Support lower attainers to build their confidence and skills to tackle the Foundation Tier
  • Provides levelled practice to build fluency and confidence in answering GCSE-style questions
  • Targets the key skills and topics that will have most impact for students working towards Grades 1-3, informed by the latest examiner reports
  • Carefully structured problem-solving questions develop AO2 and AO3 skills
  • Builds familiarity with the key mathematical language students will need to understand for their exams
  • Hints provide support and guidance to access questions and address common misconceptions
  • Organised by strand for easy integration into any teaching programme.

Collins GCSE Edexcel Maths Grade 1-3 Workbook provides targeted practice at to build confidence and skills for the Foundation GCSE exam. Develop fluency in key topics and the confidence to tackle multi-mark questions with supportive problem-solving questions and accessible practice.

Exam Board: Edexcel
Level & Subject: GCSE Maths
First teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2017

  • Written and reviewed by GCSE maths experts, this workbook is fully up to date for current GCSE Maths specifications
  • Support lower attainers to build their confidence and skills to tackle the Foundation Tier
  • Provides levelled practice to build fluency and confidence in answering GCSE-style questions
  • Targets the key skills and topics that will have most impact for students working towards Grades 1-3, informed by the latest examiner reports
  • Carefully structured problem-solving questions develop AO2 and AO3 skills
  • Builds familiarity with the key mathematical language students will need to understand for their exams
  • Hints provide support and guidance to access questions and address common misconceptions
  • Organised by strand for easy integration into any teaching programme.