ESSENTIAL Mathematics Primary 1 is written to meet the full requirements of the current New Standards-based curriculum by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) with a problem-solving and discovery approach to the learning of Mathematics. Each lesson plan follows a highly effective lesson structure based on a ‘Big idea’, providing an engaging, exciting theme which is endorsed in a real-life context. The series is designed to ensure that the core values (core competencies) that epitomise the Standards-based curriculum are imbued in learners. All the indicators have been covered sequentially. The Teacher’s Guide offers to the teacher: Clear directives on activities and lesson plans; additional recommended activities for better transfer of knowledge; answers to all exercises, test and assessments. ESSENTIAL, your guarantee of success!