A revised and updated new edition of the bestselling workbook and grammar guide The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation is a concise, entertaining workbook and guide to English grammar, punctuation, and usage. This user-friendly resource includes simple explanations of grammar, punctuation, and usage; scores of helpful examples; dozens of reproducible worksheets; and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar to students of all ages. Appropriate for virtually any age range, this authoritative guide makes learning English grammar and usage simple and fun. This updated Eleventh Edition reflects ... View More...
Colourful and fun-to-use, this first reference book divides into three sections: grammar, punctuation, and spelling. In the first section, there are simple meanings, with friendly examples and interactive questions, for all the grammar terms required by the curriculum. Then it gives the punctuation marks and shows how to use them and finally provides rules and tips to support first spelling. At the back is an alphabetical dictionary of the curriculum words that children need to know, including tricky words, and fun ways to remember how to spell them. A cast of colourful, friendly birds give pa... View More...
The Pearson Illustrated Maths Dictionary 5th edition is a revised and improved edition of Australia’s best-selling mathematics dictionary incorporating all the mathematical terms in the Australian Curriculum glossary. Compatible with the Australian Curriculum. New, more engaging design. Over 80 new entries to cater for students up to year 10. Photographs replacing some illustrations where appropriate. Theme colours for letters and matching colour tabs for improved navigation. An index at the back of the book. Accurate definitions written in clear... View More...
When children can solve problems in their heads they feel more confident in their own abilities. The development of mental computation progresses through a range of strategies that can be improved by regular practice. The six books (Year 1 to Year 6) in the Targeting Mental Maths series target the structured development of children's mental maths strategies. Each double-page weekly unit includes an explanation and practice of a specific mental strategy alongside sets of focused questions that reinforce important basic facts. The problem of the week is a motivating problem that gets children ... View More...
When children can solve problems in their heads they feel more confident in their own abilities. The development of mental computation progresses through a range of strategies that can be improved by regular practice. The six books (Year 1 to Year 6) in the Targeting Mental Maths series target the structured development of children's mental maths strategies. Each double-page weekly unit includes an explanation and practice of a specific mental strategy alongside sets of focused questions that reinforce important basic facts. The problem of the week is a motivating problem that gets children ... View More...
A fully intergrated entry format Lower Primary dictionary and thesaurus. This book draws on the latest Oxford Wordlist research from students' common word use in their first three years of school. Dictionary headwords and thesaurus entries wtih customised fonts to find words easily, plus side alphabet guides Includes current words, meaningful for today's Australian children Clear definitions are reinforced by example sentences Simple respelling system to aid pronunciation Word origins are explained while synonyms and antonyms are included within dictionary entries Each of the 307 Oxford Wordli... View More...
My Macquarie Word Book, Queensland Beginner's Alphabet is a personal dictionary for students in the first 3 years at school. This great spelling resource includes the most common high-frequency words, and space for students to record their own words from their reading and writing activities. Special features: •alphabet reference chart on back cover for students learning the alphabet •alphabet guide down side of each page •each letter has a fun illustration showing two nouns and a verb •includes space for digraphs ch, sh, th and wh •plenty of space for students to add t... View More...
The Australian Curriculum Edition Targeting Maths Year 1 Student Book has been specifically written to meet the Australian Curriculum requirements of primary school Year 1. Features of the Targeting Maths program include: Australian Curriculum Alignment Complete coverage of all Year 1 Content descriptions for mathematics. Targeting Maths App for iPad The Targeting Maths Year 1 Student Book is fully cross-referenced to the Year 1 Targeting Maths App. Children will benefit from the combination of book-based and digital learning this program provides. Fully integrated Problem-solving Program A... View More...
The Australian Curriculum Edition Targeting Maths Year 2 Student Book has been specifically written to meet the Australian Curriculum requirements of primary school Year 2. Features of the Targeting Maths program include: Australian Curriculum Alignment Complete coverage of all Year 2 Content descriptions for mathematics. Targeting Maths App for iPad The Targeting Maths Year 2 Student Book is fully cross-referenced to the Year 2 Targeting Maths App. Children will benefit from the combination of book-based and digital learning this program provides. Fully integrated Problem-solving Program A... View More...
The Australian Curriculum Edition Targeting Maths Foundation Student Book has been specifically written to meet the Australian Curriculum requirements of the foundation year of primary school. Features of the Targeting Maths program include: Australian Curriculum Alignment Complete coverage of all Foundation Year Content descriptions for mathematics. Targeting Maths App for iPad The Targeting Maths Foundation Student Book is fully cross-referenced to the Year K Targeting Maths App (coming soon). Children will benefit from the combination of book-based and digital learning this program provi... View More...
My Wellbeing Journals are personal spaces for students to express their feelings, fears, goals, struggles and opinions without fear of judgement from others. They are tools children can use to help get their private thoughts out of their minds and onto paper, while simultaneously learning techniques and strategies to cope with life’s challenges. It is widely acknowledged that mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, affect one in seven primary-aged children, and an estimated 50% of all serious mental health issues in adulthood begin before age fourteen (beyondblue.com.au).
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My Wellbeing Journals are personal spaces for students to express their feelings, fears, goals, struggles and opinions without fear of judgement from others. They are tools children can use to help get their private thoughts out of their minds and onto paper, while simultaneously learning techniques and strategies to cope with life’s challenges. It is widely acknowledged that mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, affect one in seven primary-aged children, and an estimated 50% of all serious mental health issues in adulthood begin before age fourteen (beyondblue.com.au). Throu... View More...
My Wellbeing Journals are personal spaces for students to express their feelings, fears, goals, struggles and opinions without fear of judgement from others. They are tools children can use to help get their private thoughts out of their minds and onto paper, while simultaneously learning techniques and strategies to cope with life’s challenges. It is widely acknowledged that mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, affect one in seven primary-aged children, and an estimated 50% of all serious mental health issues in adulthood begin before age fourteen (beyondblue.com.au). Throu... View More...
A Thesaurus for Young Writers. Other Words will assist young writers to express their thoughts and feelings accurately in writing. It will extend their vocabularies and develop their confidence as writers. It is the ideal first thesaurus, with extensive wordlists in alphabetical orders by keywords commonly used by young students. Features: * a clear and lively collection of words * fun cartoons to inspire creativity * index and simple cross-references * appendixes with special subject wordlists, such as animals, civics, environment View More...
A perfect resource for primary students as they learn and develop. The Heinemann Lower Primary Dictionary supports younger students with illustrations that link words to meanings, and a student-friendly design that helps them find what they are looking for as easily as possible. Older and more confident students can graduate to the Heinemann Primary Dictionary, which includes a greater selection of words, and useful information on etymology. Key features of the Heinemann Primary Dictionary include: Over 13,500 headwords. Simple pronunciation guide. Information on usag... View More...
It is a common fallacy that mathematics does not require students to write. The writing demands of this subject are different from other subjects. The writing must be correct and the mathematics accurate. This book provides students with language in the form of sentence starters, connectives and useful mathematical language to enable them to write correctly. How to write what you want to say ... in mathematics: a guide for students of mathematics who know what they want to say but can't find the words provides parents, teachers and students with a unique tool for improving mathematical writing... View More...
The Macmillan Australian Pocket Dictionary is the perfect reference for the school, home or office. It has been compiled with Australian secondary students in mind, and its concise and convenient format makes it equally ideal for general reference. It presents an extensive up-to-date coverage of English as it is used in the Australian context. Features of the Macmillan Australian Pocket Dictionary: More than 50,000 words and phrases. More than 80,000 definitions. New words reflecting changes in the Australian experience -- street journalism, crowdfunding, battlefield tourism, regift, win... View More...
A shrinkwrap set which includes 1 x the Macmillan Australian Pocket Dictionary and 1 x Macmillan Australian Pocket Thesaurus. The Macmillan Australian Pocket Dictionary is the perfect reference for school, home or office. It has been compiled with Australian secondary students in mind, and its concise and convenient format makes it equally ideal for general references. It presents an extensive up-to-date coverage of English as it is used in the Australian context. The Macmillan Australian Pocket Thesaurus is a companion volume to the Macquarie Australian Pocket Dictionary. In the form ... View More...
The Macmillan Australian Primary Dictionary is designed as a school student's first dictionary. It has been specifically written for Australian students aged 6 to 10 years, and is the essential companion for them at the start of their language education. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, with new words and definitions reflecting our changing modern world. Features of the Macmillan Australian Primary Dictionary: more than 4500 words and phrases updated with new words and definitions clear definitions example sentences and phrases vocabulary extension usage notes spell... View More...
The Macmillan Australian Student Dictionary 2nd Edition is a comprehensive reference tool for students aged from 10 to 15 years. It has been specifically written for Australian students, and is an essential aid for them as they explore our language and develop their own language skills. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, with hundreds of new words reflecting technological and cultural developments in our modern world. Features of the Macmillan Australian Student Dictionary 2nd Edition: · more than 20,000 words and phrases · updated with new wo... View More...
