The Blake’s Maths Guide is a great reference for anyone wanting a basic understanding of the Australian Mathematics curriculum in primary schools for Grades 1 and 2. This Guide is divided into the three major strands of the maths curriculum with the sub-strand topics in their recommended teaching order:

Number and Algebra

1. Count to 100

2. Count to 1000

3. Place Value to 100

4. Place Value to 1000

5. Add and subtract to 10

6. Add and subtract to 20

7. Multiply and divide

8. Fractions

9. Money

10. Patterns

Measure and Geometry

1. Length

2. Area

3. Mass

4. Volume and Capacity

5. Tell the time

6. Read a calendar

7. 3D objects

8. 2D shapes

9. Transform 2D shapes

10. Locate position

Statistics and Probability

1. Chance

2. Data

Each topic contains simple descriptions of concepts with examples and TRY THIS activities for students to test their understanding. Also included are curriculum correlation charts, an index, glossary and answers for all of the TRY THIS activities.Included are Curriculum Correlation tables that link the content to the new Australian Curriculum and is an ideal resource for all primary students.