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Year 1 Mental Maths Workout Book (Ages 5-6)

Created By: CGP Written by William Hartley, CGP Books Product Code: EN1474
  • BUILD mental maths confidence with fun, engaging exercises for Year 1 pupils
  • Includes Mental Arithmetic & Counting practice
  • Aligned to Year 1 National Curriculum for ages 5-6
  • Includes full answers in removable section plus timed tests
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About the Year 1 Mental Maths Workout Book (Ages 5-6)

If your Year 1 child (ages 5–6) needs to build quick, confident mental maths skills, the Year 1 Mental Maths Workout Book from CGP delivers focused practice that prepares them for the demands of the English National Curriculum and lays a solid foundation for KS1 assessments. This 40-page workbook combines clear, step-by-step exercises with timed tests, so your child develops both accuracy and speed when working out problems in their head—without relying on written methods or a calculator.

Sample page showing three difficulty levels of mental arithmetic exercises
Each exercise is organised into three graded sections—Start Up, Into Gear, and Tough Challenge—so children progress at their own pace.

Every exercise is structured into three levels of difficulty, helping pupils warm up with straightforward addition and subtraction before tackling word problems and real-world scenarios involving money, measures, and comparisons. The dedicated 'Time Yourself' section encourages children to track their progress and build the stamina needed for test conditions. Answers are supplied in a removable pull-out section, making it simple for you to check work together and identify any gaps without flipping back and forth through the book.

Another sample page with visual aids including pictures of objects to support early number work
Colourful illustrations and picture-based questions keep young learners engaged while reinforcing counting and mental arithmetic concepts.

With regular, short bursts of practice, your child will move from hesitant counting to confident mental calculation, ready to tackle classroom tasks and end-of-year assessments with less stress. CGP's friendly layout and progressive structure mean even reluctant learners stay motivated, and you gain the reassurance that every key topic—counting, addition, subtraction, and early problem-solving—is covered in line with Year 1 expectations.

This single workbook suits any Year 1 pupil who needs extra mental maths reinforcement at home, whether you're supporting daily homework or building confidence ahead of school tests. Because it arrives as a physical book, you can use it anywhere—no screens or printing required—and the removable answer section lets siblings or classmates share the same resource without spoiling solutions.

  • 40 pages of mental arithmetic and counting exercises aligned to the Year 1 curriculum
  • Three difficulty levels per exercise (Start Up, Into Gear, Tough Challenge) ensure steady progression
  • Dedicated 'Time Yourself' tests build speed and exam readiness
  • Removable answer section included for quick, independent marking
  • Engaging, colourful design from CGP keeps 5–6-year-olds motivated and focused

Key Information

Type
Workbook
Subject
Maths
Topics
Counting, Mental Arithmetic
Publisher
CGP
ISBN 13
9781841460857
ISBN 10
1841460850
Anonymous

This brilliant book boosted my grandson's maths confidence for his upcoming tests. A must-have for young learners!

Louie Smith

Great practice workbook, helped my son feel ready for tests. No-nonsense content kept him engaged while learning.

Ellis Watson

As an experienced teacher, this workbook effectively reinforces mental maths skills, aligning perfectly with the curriculum.

Louie King

As their teacher, I find the Year 1 Mental Maths Workout Book helful in prepearing my pupils for exams. It builds their mental maths skills effectivly.

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Is this suitable for my child?

The Year 1 Mental Maths Workout Book (Ages 5-6) is absolutely perfect for children in Year 1 studying the national curriculum in England.

It is also very useful for children in the devolved nations of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland that study similar curriculums.

Finally, the Year 1 Mental Maths Workout Book (Ages 5-6) is also very useful for children studying outside of the UK on comparable international curriculums such as the Cambridge Primary Curriculum or The Pearson Edexcel International Primary Curriculum.

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