Active Maths 1 3rd Edition

The Only JC Maths Programme Offering Two Formats! 

The winning formula for Junior Cycle Maths!

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. 
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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. 

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