Devised after extensive consultation with primary teachers, STEPS is a complete maths scheme offering a pathway through the programmes of study for Key Stages 1 and 2. Among the features incorporated are activity-led learning; built-in assessment; a flexible approach to suit individual teachers; a wide choice of activities for all ability levels; cross-curricular links; attractive, highly visual pupil materials; help with forecasting and planning; a choice of record-keeping procedures; and ideas for home-school links. STEPS is structured and keyed to the new Attainment Targets and Statements of Attainment of the National Curriculum. The series will be kept up-to-date with any National Curriculum changes by means of free updates. Full colour textbooks are introduced at level 3. Activities include: follow-up work to direct teaching; individual, paired and group work; integrated calculator work; investigatory work; and problem solving. This textbook is covers level 3b of the course.