Author(s): Ruth Merttens

Teaching & Background Material

Abacus is a popular Maths scheme used by thousands of schools all over the world. It fully aligns to the UK National Curriculum. Written by a team of experts, led by Series Editor, Professor Ruth Merttens.

For children who are following a UK National Curriculum-based maths scheme, the pupil book provides guidance for each strand the national curriculum.

Each Pupil Book includes:

• the right balance of practice and problem-solving for each area of maths


• pictorial representations to support children's conceptual understanding


• clearly laid out questions with instructions that are easy to follow


• a self-assessment opportunity on every page