Modified grading of problems allows lower and middle ability students to master the basics of the Victorian Curriculum.  

Refined language throughout supports students with lower literacy levels. 

Hints are scattered through the exercises to point students to where they can find help.  

Worked examples are carefully selected to suit the needs of this cohort.  

New content is introduced in the logical and sequential way you expect from Essential Mathematics to encourage deep understanding. 

Engaging new technology and computational thinking activities in every chapter meet the requirements of the Victorian Curriculum v2.0 and also give students the skills to use technology such as spreadsheets and calculators that they will encounter in the workplace and in life.  

These new activities also provide an accessible introduction to algorithms. 

New targeted skillsheets are included for every section and focus on a single skill or small set of closely related skills. Each skillsheet has a related worked example from the textbook and a video demonstration in the Interactive Textbook to help embed each skill.  

Interactive quizzes and pop-up definitions in the Interactive Textbook are written specifically for these students. 

Ongoing enhancements on the Cambridge HOTmaths platform ensure students always have access to the best learning experience using digital resources that complement and consolidate classroom teaching. 

Students are given opportunities to apply and consolidate their learning through scaffolded and open-ended tasks such as Investigations, Problem-solving and Maths@work activities and new Modelling activities in every chapter.