We have written this book to provide a sound course in mathematics that Year 6 students will find easy to read and understand.

Our particular aim was to cover the core skills in a clear and readable way, so that every Year 6 student can be given a sound foundation in mathematics that will stand them in good stead as they near the end of their primary-level education.

Units are presented in easy-to-follow, double-page spreads. Attention has been paid to sentence length and page layout to ensure the book is easy to read. The content and order of the thirteen chapters parallels the content and order of the thirteen chapters in Mathematics for Year 6 (second edition) also published by Haese & Harris Publications and that book could be used by teachers seeking extension work for students at this level.

Throughout this book, as appropriate, the main idea and an example are presented at the top of the left hand page; graded exercises and activities follow, and more challenging questions appear towards the foot of the right-hand page. With the support of the interactive Student CD, there is plenty of explanation, revision and practice.

We hope that this book will help to give students a sound foundation in mathematics, but we also caution that no single book should be the sole resource for any classroom teacher.