Best Selling Books by Peter Clarke

Learning how to use and apply maths to solve problems is a critical aspect of children''s mathematical development during their time at primary school. Our We Can Do It series offers stimulating problem-solving challenges that inspire genuine mathematical thinking.

"The Busy Ant Maths program ensures confidence from the start for teachers and pupils, embedding best practice across the school. Using the planning tool on Collins Connect together with this guide offers you a complete solution for planning and delivering inspiring math lessons, helping promote learning and raising attainment for all children. Written by an expert author team with over 50 years'' combined classroom experience, Busy Ant Maths is a flexible, whole-school mathematics program that ensures conceptual understanding and mathematical fluency from the start. "

From the author of best-selling The Devil In Eden... What is the call of this bizarre world, an alien place so distant from humanity, when none had made the journey to witness first hand its forbidding realms? It is resources; resources of pressing need to a sun-warmed planet hungering to replenish its own plundered assets. Titan reaches out. Titan beckons with a promise of largesse. Titan waits. But will they find this frozen hell, this grim parody of Earth, altogether devoid of life?

Assisting Maths Discussion Book 1 is packed with exciting activities to help build and develop the skills needed to be successful in Maths. Assisting Maths Discussion Book 1 contains: * visual representations of mathematical concepts to promote speaking and listening * very little text so the focus remains on the maths * engaging, colourful graphics * fun games to practise and consolidate the maths skills learned during the session

Kids Perfecting & Mastering Math Number Tracing Worksheet" is an essential tool for early numeracy development, tailored for children aged 3 to 6 years old. With 110 pages filled with engaging activities, this book offers a comprehensive approach to mastering numbers 1 through 10 through the practice of tracing. Each page of the worksheet features a single number, large and clear for easy recognition, accompanied by dotted lines that guide children through the process of tracing. This methodical approach helps children develop fine motor skills while reinforcing number recognition and formation. The book''s structured format allows children to progress systematically from tracing basic numbers to mastering more complex ones. With ample practice space provided for each number, young learners have the opportunity to build confidence and proficiency at their own pace. "Kids Perfecting & Mastering Math Number Tracing Worksheet" is designed to be both engaging and educational, making learning fun for children as they embark on their mathematical journey. Whether used at home or in the classroom, this comprehensive workbook is sure to lay a solid foundation for future math success.

''Collins Easy Learning'' practice skills books help children develop their literacy and numeracy skills, through lots of fun activities. Helpful tips and answers are included to help support learning.

Collins International Maths Foundation and Foundation Plus provide inspirational, fun and age-appropriate learning for children in early years and kindergarten classes.The materials have been developed in consultation with expert practitioners to be easy to use in the classroom and to support children following a range of early years curricula and who are preparing for their first year of primary education in an international school, including schools following the Cambridge Assessment International Education primary framework.The course introduces young children to maths concepts in an age-appropriate way through topic-based discovery and activity-based learning, with plenty of opportunities to explore maths through games and hands-on exploration. Careful progression ensures children develop the skills they need to be ready for maths in their first year of primary and beyond.Each level comprises Activity Books A, B and C - one for each term - supported by a carefully selected collection of colourful stimulus materials in the Reading Anthology and Teacher''s Guide. Schools can opt to use the course over one or two school years.The engaging and brightly illustrated Activity Books provide age-appropriate practice that is fun for children, that allow teachers to see and record progress, and that show parents what is being covered in class.Collins International Maths Foundation and Foundation Plus can be used on their own, or alongside Collins International English Foundation and Foundation Plus and Collins International Science Foundation and Foundation Plus to provide a comprehensive early-years programme.

Collins International Primary Maths supports best practice in primary maths teaching, whilst encouraging teacher professionalism and autonomy. A wealth of supporting digital assets are provided for every lesson, including slideshows, tools and games to ensure they are rich, lively and engaging. Collins International Primary Maths supports best practice in primary maths teaching, whilst encouraging teacher professionalism and autonomy. Each Progress Book page offers assessment questions which allow learners to apply what they have learned and demonstrate mastery and understanding of mathematical concepts. Questions throughout the course develop learners'' Thinking and Working Mathematically skills and each unit offers an opportunity for personal reflection on progress.

Collins International Maths Foundation and Foundation Plus provide inspirational, fun and age-appropriate learning for children in early years and kindergarten classes. The materials have been developed in consultation with expert practitioners to be easy to use in the classroom and to support children following a range of early years curricula and who are preparing for their first year of primary education in an international school, including schools following the Cambridge Assessment International Education primary framework. The course introduces young children to maths concepts in an age-appropriate way through topic-based discovery and activity-based learning, with plenty of opportunities to explore maths through games and hands-on exploration. Careful progression ensures children develop the skills they need to be ready for maths in their first year of primary and beyond. Each level comprises Activity Books A, B and C - one for each term - supported by a carefully selected collection of colourful stimulus materials in the Reading Anthology and Teacher''s Guide. Schools can opt to use the course over one or two school years. The engaging and brightly illustrated Activity Books provide age-appropriate practice that is fun for children, that allow teachers to see and record progress, and that show parents what is being covered in class. Collins International Maths Foundation and Foundation Plus can be used on their own, or alongside Collins International English Foundation and Foundation Plus and Collins International Science Foundation and Foundation Plus to provide a comprehensive early-years programme.

Collins New Primary Maths Assessment Pack 5 offers fantastic support in assessment and record-keeping to allow you to track children''s progress with ease.

Challenge and stretch Year 2 pupils with this resource designed to broaden and deepen children''s mathematical understanding. This book supports the classroom teacher in delivering structured guidance and support for gifted children who are exceeding age-related expectations in mathematics. - contains 36 photocopiable newspaper-style issues packed with investigations, problem-solving activities and maths challenges- specific teacher guidance (and answers) in the accompanying teachers notes for all 36 issues- all content is within the years programme of study- evaluate children''s learning and identify the next steps for progression with detailed assessment guidance- encourage children to apply their mathematical knowledge and skills across the curriculum with cross-curricular activities

A guide to getting the best possible medical care offers tips on making decisions among treatment options, communicating with physicians, and creating an effective system of social support.

Teacher''s Guide accompanied by: Speaking and Listening 1; Cross-curricular word problems 1; Assessment pack 1; Investigations 1; Differentiation pack 1; Homework pack 1; Activity book 1A, 1B and 1C; 4 CDs

This series supports the development of number fluency through individual and paired activity. Children can monitor their own progress and work together to support each other.

Fluency in Number Facts - Facts and Games Book Year 3 and Year 4 for lower Key Stage 2 contain two sections: Maths facts and Paired games. Maths facts provide comprehensive lists of all the maths facts children need to know at each key stage and Paired games provide a fun way for children to practise and consolidate maths facts. Pupil Fluency Book for Y3/Y4 contains: * games and activities arranged according to the three Key Aspects: Number, place value and rounding, Addition and subtraction and Multiplication and division * objectives at the top of each page so the child is in control of their own learning * clear and accessible lists of the key addition, subtraction, multiplication and division number facts that children need to be able to recall instantly * a bank of paired games to help children become fluent in each of the three Key Aspects * engaging and colourful artwork.

Challenge and stretch Year 1 pupils with this resource designed to broaden and deepen children''s mathematical understanding. This book supports the classroom teacher in delivering structured guidance and support for gifted children who are exceeding age-related expectations in mathematics. - contains 36 photocopiable newspaper-style issues packed with investigations, problem-solving activities and maths challenges- specific teacher guidance (and answers) in the accompanying teachers notes for all 36 issues- all content is within the years programme of study- evaluate children''s learning and identify the next steps for progression with detailed assessment guidance- encourage children to apply their mathematical knowledge and skills across the curriculum with cross-curricular activities

In 12th Century England, Guillame Mareschal is an old soldier whose family have held Herraton Bonville since the conquest. 40 years earlier, during the Anarchy of Stephen, his father Ralphe sustained a fatal wound. Guillame, ageing and uneasy, embarks on an expedition for revenge and the truth. In the mid 19th Century, Herton Home Farm is occupied by the Digweed family. William, head of the family, has moved on from his humble past. But social advancement is under threat from the relationship between his eldest daughter and a boatman called Jago. 1999, and Pete Florence is a landscape gardener facing hardship who lands the job of reconstructing the garden and grounds at the old Herton Home Farm in the nick of time. Tony Cawsand is a local archaealogist whose interest in the large mound in the grounds leads to he and Florence having to work side by side. Cawsand has an adopted daughter, Joanne, a strange balkan refugee. Florence is fascinated.

Enriching Maths Resource Pack 1 provides a bank of activities for children working above age-related expectations, which can be slotted in alongside the maths programme for your class. The engaging activities enrich and extend the objectives you’re already teaching, offering breadth and depth for those children who need an extra challenge. Enriching Maths Resource Pack 1 features: • a bank of easy-to-use activities, saving you time in thinking up new enrichment ideas • support for practitioners in identifying and teaching gifted pupils, including those who are not subject specialists • fun activities in a newspaper-style format that will ensure children use and apply their mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding • links to the entire primary curriculum, via a range of cross-curricular contexts • puzzles that require children to read, consider, then choose the methods and equipment to solve the problem, fostering independent thinking and working • All materials are available as editable Word files on the accompanying CD-ROM, allowing you to tailor them to the needs of your pupils.

Perfect for quick and easy lesson starters, plenaries or homework, this series of books for Years 1 to 6 helps children practise arithmetical skills, individually and in pairs, to become fluent in the number system and mental calculation.

Collins International Primary Maths supports best practice in primary maths teaching, whilst encouraging teacher professionalism and autonomy. A wealth of supporting digital assets are provided for every lesson, including slideshows, animations, tools and games to ensure they are rich, lively and engaging.

Ensure every pupil is fluent in the times tables up to and including 12x12 for success in the Multiplication Tables Check. This whole-school resource gives teachers new tools to help children memorise, recognise patterns, and secure mastery of the multiplication tables.Make every minute count using the quick-fire tasks for lesson starters, times tables sessions or in small windows before or after break times.- Master the multiplication tables with varied and purposeful practice.- Develop rapid recall with whole-class, paired and individual games.- Reduce workload with over 1000 pages of ready-to-use interactive PowerPoints, activity sheets, games boards, cards and more to download when you buy the book.- Practice single or multiple tables at a time, with games suitable for use from Year 2 onwards.Created by leading expert, Peter Clarke, Busy Ant Maths ensures confidence from the start for teachers and pupils, embedding best practice across the school. Peter Clarke has many years'' experience in primary classroom teaching, leading curriculum development and writing best-selling maths resources.

Collins New Primary Maths: Investigations 2 encourages children to practise and consolidate the skills of using and applying mathematics. The investigations build problem-solving skills while developing other key mathematical skills and concepts, and enable children to apply their mathematical knowledge to other areas of the curriculum. * Contains approximately 60 investigations, each matched to an objective from the Renewed Framework * Can be easily integrated with the daily mathematics lesson * Guidance is given on how to assess pupil''s progress * Comes with a CD of editable Word files, so you can tailor the investigations to the needs of your class

Collins New Primary Maths: Investigations 5 encourages children to practise and consolidate the skills of using and applying mathematics. The investigations build problem-solving skills while developing other key mathematical skills and concepts, and enable children to apply their mathematical knowledge to other areas of the curriculum. * Contains approximately 60 investigations, each matched to an objective from the Renewed Framework * Can be easily integrated with the daily mathematics lesson * Guidance is given on how to assess pupil''s progress * Comes with a CD of editable Word files, so you can tailor the investigations to the needs of your class.

In 1966 and 1969 Tigran Petrosian and Boris Spassky contested two epic battles for the world crown. In the first of these Petrosian became the only world champion to actually win a title defence for 32 years when his inspired defensive technique thwarted all of Spassky''s aggressive intentions. In the second of these two ferocious fights Spassky eventually broke through to seize the world title. En route the two great players created some of the most beautiful chess ever witnessed at this high level, sparkling with numerous sacrifices of rook for bishop or knight, piece sacrifices to inaugurate enduring attacks and even a stunning queen sacrifice by Petrosian in game 10 of the first encounter.

Collins New Primary Maths: Speaking and Listening 6 is a series of activities that can be used during the daily maths lesson to improve children''s speaking, listening and memory skills. Each activity offers questions for the teacher to ask the class, a sheet for children to record the answers, as well as further questions for discussion. * Contains around 30 x 20-minute activities, each matched to an objective from the Renewed Framework * Perfect for the starter or plenary sessions * Guidance is given on how to assess pupil''s progress * Comes with a CD of editable Word files, so you can tailor the activities to the needs of your class.

Collins International Primary Maths supports best practice in primary maths teaching, whilst encouraging teacher professionalism and autonomy. A wealth of supporting digital assets are provided for every lesson, including slideshows, tools and games to ensure they are rich, lively and engaging.

Used in conjunction with the Teacher''s Guide, Progress Guide and Homework Guide, the Busy Ant Maths Pupil Book 1C is the best way to ensure that pupils achieve all the learning objectives of the new Primary Maths National Curriculum. Collins Busy Ant Maths Activity Book 1C is packed with exciting activities to help build and develop the skills needed to be successful in Maths. Each page features lots of hands-on, highly visual activities with a low level of text to give pupils confidence in learning maths. Activity Book 1C contains: * fun activities to consolidate the objectives covered in the daily maths lesson * objectives at the top of each page so the child is in control of their own learning * space to record answers, providing structure to each exercise * simple text. * engaging, colourful graphics.