The Only JC Maths Programme Offering Two Formats!
Overview
Active Maths is now the only Junior Cycle Mathspublication offering a choice of two formats. Choose the one that works best for you and your students:
- Two-book format – A single-volume Active Maths 1 covers Ordinary Level. Active Maths 2 covers Higher Level.
- Three-book format – In this format we offer a book designed for first year, with separate books for Ordinary and Higher Level from second year onwards.
Why Choose Active Maths?
Active Maths is designed with the challenges of the mixed-ability classroom in mind, as well as the need to achieve exam success. There are lots of reasons to consider choosing it for your school:
- Flexible format: Pick the one that best suits you and your students.
- Exam-focused approach: An exam-aligned design develops the skills needed for exam success.
- Comprehensive practice: Every chapter includes a wide range of exercises, worked examples, and revision questions.
- Colour-coded questions: Easy (light blue), Medium (green), and Difficult (dark blue) colour-coded questions supports differentiation.
- Developed by experienced educators: Written by an experienced team of teachers and examiners who understand the demands of the Junior Cycle classroom.
- Proven track record: Active Maths is the first choice of for many Maths teachers around the country.
Components
Student Textbooks
- Packed with practice: Exercises, revision questions, and worked examples.
- Strong exam focus with Linking Learning exam-style questions.
- Colour-coded questions (light blue = easy, green = medium, dark blue = difficult) allow for differentiated learning.
Digital Resources
- Editable teaching slides with topic summaries and worked examples.
- Question slides with two options:
- A free-hand version for writing answers in front of class
- A solution version that reveals the worked solutions as you click forward
- Digital activities, including Geogebra exercises and construction animations.
Teaching Support and Planning
- Comprehensive worked solutions for every exercise.
- Editable teaching plans that can be used to create personalised units of learning.
Exam and CBA Support
Exam-focused Features:
- Exam-style revision questions in every chapter.
- Linking Learning sections to connect key concepts as required in SEC exams.
- Extensive practice opportunities with exam-aligned questions and a strong emphasis on problem-solving.
CBA Support:
- A dedicated CBA chapter covering both CBA 1 and CBA 2.