A unique feature of the ICE-EM Mathematics program is the extent to which teachers have been involved in its development. In 2006 and 2007, teachers in pilot schools throughout Australia were invited to suggest improvements to the materials and advise on student response. This feedback, along with suggestions arising from the professional development sessions, led to significant improvements in the program. 

Advantages for teachers

• Provides a structured approach with clear explanation of concepts
• Reduces preparation time, as a full set of supplementary exercise sheets and test materials is included
• Prepares upper primary students for a smooth transition to secondary mathematics
• Creates a community of interest by providing professional development opportunities, so that teachers in the region can meet and share knowledge, experience, activities and teaching tips
• Helps teachers who are not mathematics specialists by providing clear, accessible explanations
• Covers curriculum requirements

Advantages for students

• Explores ideas through carefully chosen activities and examples
• Explains mathematics concepts in a clear, natural and structured way
• Provides graded exercises and activities to promote student learning
• Uses challenge problems to extend problem-solving skills
• Comes as two easy-to-carry books per year, along with CD-ROM versions of the secondary books

Advantages for parents

• Gives a clear explanation of what children are learning
• Provides the opportunity to get involved and help children with their studies

“The ICE-EM Mathematics books are so clearly written with such detailed explanations that it makes it easy for me to help my son with his homework”.

“My daughter asked me why all mathematics textbooks aren’t like this, it makes learning easy.  That’s why I’m getting the ICE-EM Mathematics Transition books for my daughter who is in year 6 ”.

Lina Turecki from Keilor Victoria, a parent whose children are using the ICE-EM Mathematics books