Understanding Maths: Statistics

Understanding Maths is a series of topic-based study books for children in Key Stage 2, providing rigorous practice of key subject areas.Each topic contains a concise summary of the information required by the National Curriculum, making the series ideal for use as preparation for the Key Stage 2 tests.Each book is a stand-alone resource, so children can either work through them in order or focus on individual aspects of the subject.Together, the nine books support the whole of the Key Stage 2 maths curriculum, providing a solid foundation for success in maths. Statistics meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 maths, and covers the following areas: bar charts, Venn diagrams, grouped data, averages, co-ordinates, 2-D and 3-D shapes, angles, length, mass, capacity, area and perimeter, timetables, distance charts, scatter graphs, pie charts, converting units, and misleading statistics.This book describes different ways to represent data and explains how to interpret information presented in a range of graphs and charts. Key features of Understanding Maths include: an 'Explanation' to introduce each topic; activities to consolidate and revise knowledge and skills; thought-provoking facts to foster a love of learning beyond the National Curriculum; regular 'Progress tests' and a 'Final test' to track children's development.