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Maths Explained – Fractions and Operations

Learning Pathways That Value Mistakes and Reasoning

Simone Zuppiroli, Giuseppe Bianco

Product: Book

Trim size in cm: 20x27cm

Pages: 120

ISBN: 9788859046677

Publication date: 01/11/2026

Suitable for: Lower secondary 1st level (ages 10-11), Lower secondary 2nd level (ages 12-13)


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Maths Explained – Fractions and Operations offers an approach to mathematics that goes beyond memorising rules and procedures, encouraging students to understand the reasoning behind them. The learning pathway gradually explores fractions, equivalent fractions, comparing fractions and the lowest common multiple, before moving on to operations, powers and expressions involving fractions. Each topic begins with “What It Is and How to Do It”, which reviews key concepts and procedures, and continues with “Understanding Why”, where targeted questions help students explore mathematical processes and understand the reasoning behind the rules.

Maths Explained
A series of practical workbooks designed to take students beyond simply knowing “how to do it” and towards truly understanding mathematics. A structured, visual learning pathway that promotes independence, awareness and critical thinking.


Introduction to the Book
Learning Pathway Maps

Chapter 1 – Fractions
What It Is and How to Do It
Understanding Why
Activities 1–4

Chapter 2 – Equivalent Fractions
What It Is and How to Do It
Understanding Why
Activities 1–6

Chapter 3 – Comparing Fractions and the Lowest Common Multiple
What It Is and How to Do It
Understanding Why
Activities 1–4

Chapter 4 – Adding and Subtracting Fractions
What It Is and How to Do It
Understanding Why
Activities 1–4

Chapter 5 – Multiplying Fractions
What It Is and How to Do It
Understanding Why
Activities 1–6

Chapter 6 – Dividing Fractions
What It Is and How to Do It
Understanding Why
Activities 1–5

Chapter 7 – Powers and Expressions with Fractions
What It Is and How to Do It
Understanding Why
Activities 1–6