KS3 – Elmwood Education

Key Stage 3
Higher, Core & Support pathways give every student the right level of challenge.

Essential Maths

Our Essentials Maths for KS3 series offers three levels designed for all strengths, giving every student the chance to build confidence and achieve their best. With six flexible units full of puzzles, mental arithmetic and the history of mathematics, learning is engaging, interactive and fun. Packed with high-impact self-assessment for instant feedback, this series ensures steady progress and real results, helping learners approach maths with curiosity and resilience. All this at an unbeatable price, making it a go to, classroom ready resource for teachers, parents and students alike.

Year 7

Perfect for transition to KS3.
Pupil self-assessment points throughout the book.
New ‘Spot the mistake’ sections.
A focus on mathematical themes from the past.
A selection of puzzles, investigations and mental arithmetic problems.

Year 8

Builds on the foundations laid in year 7.
Pupil self-assessment points throughout the book.
New ‘Spot the mistake’ sections.
A focus on mathematical themes from the past.
A selection of puzzles, investigations and mental arithmetic problems.

Year 9

The perfect stepping stone towards GCSE.
Clear, structured progress.
Practice-focused.
More problem solving tasks including using data in science and geography contexts.
Regular ‘personal finance’ related sections to act as stimuli to raise awareness in this area.