ADVENTURES PRIMARY MATHEMATICS - BOOK 2

Authors: Annette McDonald, Diedre Callam, Latoya Fagan, Alleen Bethune

Adventures: Primary Mathematics – Book 2 comprehensively covers the mathematics concepts taught in Grade 2 (students ages 7 to 8) throughout the Caribbean. The children are encouraged, through the use of the three monkeys, Max, Mindy and Mikey, to embark on a fun-filled learning adventure that will increase their knowledge and improve their critical thinking skills.

The textbook encourages students to explore, engage, explain, evaluate, elaborate and investigate the content through the varied activities, projects and lessons. The material is carefully crafted for students to make mathematical connections to the world around them.

For Ages: 7-8 years

Organization of the Text

The textbook is organized as follows:
• Teacher/Parent Corner – offers important tips on how to assist students with some of the more difficult topics or activities.
• Note to the Teacher/Parent – explains how the book is structured.
• Workbook provides additional practice on the core concepts that will challenge students at varying cognitive levels.
• Units 1–15 cover the core concepts in the mathematics curricula. Topics are introduced in various ways to motivate students to grasp the concepts and are supported by ample examples.