Product Reviews
Keith Edgley, King's College Madrid. - 28 May 2009
Our KS3 students have become more mature in their mathematical learning and are now accessing KS4 material. They have outgrown their previous text books and the Galore Park ‘So you really want to learn maths’ series addresses our needs. With a depth of content and a variety of questions, the books satisfy both the most needy and most gifted students in Years 7 – 9.
David E. Hanson, Leader of the ISEB 11+ Mathematics setting team, member of the ISEB 13+ Mathematics setting team, Member of the ISEB Editorial Board - 28 Oct 2008
Those who appreciate Book 1 will find in Book 2 an equally challenging and enjoyable experience. There is more than enough here to meet the needs of the most able pupils.
Home Education Advisory Service Bulletin - 17 Dec 2007
These books provide a thorough grounding in maths. Detailed explanations are given through graded exercises, practical work, investigations and puzzles. The material is neatly laid-out, well organised with clear instructions and excellent diagrams, and very informative. The author even brings in fascinating snippets of history throughout the books: how the Egyptians wrote fractions, the history of the penny and of percentages, the origin of imperial units and much more. For instance, did you know that it was the Greeks who established the 'foot' as their basic unit of length and that, according to legend, this Greek unit was based on the measurement of Hercules' foot?
I am very impressed by the quality of material, which is very substantial both in content... and in weight (these books are heavy!) and would definately recommend them as a complete course.