Overview
The series has been completely reworked for implementation of the new K–2 NSW Syllabus in 2023, with reworked titles for years 3–6 to be released for 2024 implementation.
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Year Levels F–6
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Curriculum NSW
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Subject Mathematics
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Resource Formats Print, Digital
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Last Updated Oct 2023
What it is
Signpost Maths introduces maths to New South Wales students in Kindergarten to Year 6 with an emphasis on spiralled learning and spaced practice.
Now completely re-worked for the new K–2 NSW Syllabus by Alan McSeveny and his experienced author team, this series provides a year's work in mathematics and engages students with colourful, illustrated pages. It retains the popular printed student components with an innovative digital teacher resource. It includes:
- student books
- mentals books
- digital teacher resources.
What it includes
Discover how Australian Signpost Maths NSW improves teaching outcomes.
Components
Overview
Australian Signpost Maths NSW is designed to educate Kindergarten to Year 6 students according to the latest NSW syllabus requirements. This series also includes:
- a complete yearly teaching programme for K–2
- a week-by-week program comprehensively covering the Year 3 to 6 mathematics syllabus
- syllabus notes for each lesson
- regular progress test and remediation ideas
- a new downloadable and printable student consolidation resource.
Components
Student Books
The Signpost Maths series enables student learning in a variety of ways. This includes:
- a dictionary to help students learn the language of mathematics
- clearly highlighting important rules and concepts
- worked examples and explanations to support new ideas
- using colour to emphasise and motivate
- using cartoons to give instruction and friendly advice
- interactive activities for whole-class, small-group, and individual learning
- ID Cards that reinforce knowledge by asking students to identify common terms, shapes, and symbols.
Components
Mentals
Australian Signpost Maths NSW Mentals consolidate learning through:
- spaced practice
- differentiated mixed-topic questions
- explanations of essential skills
- incorporation of real-life situations
- ID Cards to review the language of mathematics
- quirky, engaging cartoons and illustrations to motivate students.
Components
Teacher Resources
The new 4th Edition of Australian Signpost Maths NSW K–2 provides educators with easy online access to:
- the student eBook
- comprehensive teaching and syllabus notes for each lesson
- blackline resources
- progress tests and retests
- a varied choice of digital maths tools and game options to enhance the classroom experience
- a new downloadable and printable student Consolidation Resource.
The reworked Teacher Resource for years 3–6 will be released for 2024 implementation.
Samples & downloads
- Australian Signpost Maths 2 — NSW Stage 1 — Fourth Edition — Sample Pages Download PDF (20.1MB)
- Australian Signpost Maths 3 — NSW Stage 2 — Fourth Edition — Sample Pages Download PDF (11.5MB)
- Australian Signpost Maths 4 — NSW Stage 2 — Fourth Edition — Sample Pages Download PDF (9.8MB)
- Australian Signpost Maths 5 — NSW Stage 3 — Fourth Edition — Sample Pages Download PDF (11.9MB)