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Maths made clear,
one step at a time

Step-by-step maths books for UK children. Every method is broken into the smallest steps, with pictures, so children can follow along and grown-ups can help.

UK National Curriculum • Reception to Year 6 • Ages 4–11

The books

Cover of the Reception bookReceptionAges 4–5
Cover of the Year 1 bookYear 1Ages 5–6
Cover of the Year 2 bookYear 2Ages 6–7
Cover of the Year 3 bookYear 3Ages 7–8
Cover of the Year 4 bookYear 4Ages 8–9
Cover of the Year 5 bookYear 5Ages 9–10
Cover of the Year 6 bookYear 6Ages 10–11
Cover of the Maths Tricks bookMaths TricksReception to Year 6

Why step by step?

Every step shown

Methods like column subtraction and long division are worked one small step at a time, with the whole sum shown at every step.

Then your go

After each worked example, children finish one with prompts, then build one themselves, then try on their own.

Made for home

Written for home-educating families and parents helping at home, including grown-ups who aren't confident with maths.

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