Cambridge Primary Pat 2nd Edition
Key features
Children investigate and discover the world through a Big Question in each unit, which is woven into the activities and explored from a variety of angles.
Through activities based on creativity principles and their own Creative Journal, children experiment, think critically and find the fun in learning about the world.
Through reading authentic fiction and nonfiction texts, learners develop a rich vocabulary and learn to express themselves in a variety of written forms.
Learners take a hands-on approach to developing their skills through Big Challenge projects, some of which include explicit emphasis on STEAM content.
Teachers and learners can enjoy a stimulating class environment thanks to extensive digital support, such as videos, games, flashcards and extra interactive activities.
Through observing and practicing oracy in action, students develop the cognitive, physical and social-emotional skills needed to become effective collaborators and communicators.
What makes Cambridge Primary Path 2nd Edition special?
Developed with experts at the University of Cambridge, the course's groundbreaking Oracy Framework instils the cognitive, physical and social-emotional skills needed to become effective communicators. Videos from real classrooms, animations, extension activites, posters and cue cards help learners observe and practice oracy skills.
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Learners develop a rich vocabulary as they explore fiction and nonfiction texts in every unit. They become well-rounded readers who go beyond learning facts, using reading as a tool for critical thinking and learning about the world around them.
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Activities are developed around creativity principles that encourage students to experiment, immerse themselves in tasks and find the fun in learning about the world! They learn to solve problems and express themselves freely. A personal Creative Journal nurtures the imagination of every child.
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A Big Question sets the scene for every unit and is introduced through a unit-opener video, prompting students to start thinking from different angles. Each unit culminates in a creative Big Challenge project, bringing together the language and knowledge students have acquired.
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A selection of the Big Challenge projects now include a specific emphasis on STEAM (Science, Teachnology, Engineering, Arts, Math). These projects are aligned to the STEAM methodology and are supported by extension activities and worksheets.
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Student components
Student's Book with My Creative Journal, Cue Cards and eBook
The Student’s Book is built around 18 fiction and nonfiction reading texts linked to Big Questions, explored throughout each unit. The robust oracy program is supported by functional language Cue Cards and a new STEAM program is woven into the Big Challenge projects. Each student has their own Creative Journal to nurture their creativity and self expression.
Activity Book with Digital Pack
The Activity Book provides a variety of material and activities to be used alongside the Student’s Book. In every unit there are two further reading texts, four pages of grammar practice, a structured writing program and lessons in values. The Activity Book provides access to the Learner’s Digital Pack, including Practice Extra.
Find out more about the Digital Pack here.
Grammar and Writing Workbook
The Grammar and Writing Workbook provides additional practice of target grammar and more opportunities to work on process writing skills. A free digital version including answer keys is available for teachers.
Explore the course through this interactive unit walkthrough.
What's new
What's new along the path?
Cambridge Primary Path has started many young learners on their journey towards a future full of opportunities. For the second edition, we asked teachers what makes it a brilliant course for them and their learners, and how to make it even better. New print and digital features support teaching and learning with more visual material, interactivity, and stimulating challenges.
Enhanced Oracy Program
The groundbreaking Oracy Program has been enhanced in the second edition with printed cue cards, posters, extension activities and a digital Oracy Pack for teachers. Your Oracy Pack will give you teaching tips to help you make the most of the oracy resources, along with teacher training videos, assessment grids, and downladable content such as warm-ups and games.
Oracy in Action!
Oracy in Action videos feature real students in real Cambridge Primary Path classrooms, working on oracy activities including groupwork and presentations. By watching their peers, young learners can reflect on their own oracy skills and identify ways to improve.
Story Time and Grammar Time
For Levels 5 and 6, Kahoot! quizzes focus learning and provide consolidation for the stories and nonfiction texts. You'll find review quizzes after every three units and a "mega-quiz" at the end of each level to wrap up the whole year's learning.
Kahoot! quizzes
For Levels 5 and 6, Kahoot! quizzes focus learning and provide consolidation for the stories and nonfiction texts. You'll find review quizzes after every three units and a "mega-quiz" at the end of each level to wrap up the whole year's learning.
STEAM Big Challenges
A selection of Big Challenge projects now include a specific emphasis on STEAM (Science, Teachnology, Engineering, Arts, Math). These projects are aligned to the STEAM methodology and are supported by extension activities and worksheets.
Explore the course through this interactive unit walkthrough.
Teacher components
Teacher's Edition with Digital Pack
The Teacher’s Edition provides comprehensive teaching notes for every unit, with explicit guidance on teaching oracy, literacy and creativity. The second edition includes a range of new Oracy Extension activities and support for STEAM Big Challenge projects. The unique access code unlocks the Digital Pack on Cambridge One, giving access to Presentation Plus, the Oracy Pack, Teacher’s Resources, plus full audio, animation and video content.
Find out more about the Digital Pack here.
Flashcards
The Flashcards present the key vocabulary for each unit, to help learners make visual and oral connections with new words. They facilitate engaging revision activities and games.
Posters
The Poster packs include 6-8 interactive posters to enrich your oracy lessons. You can find tips on how to make the most of the posters in your teacher’s Digital Pack.
Explore the course through this interactive unit walkthrough.
Digital Packs
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Interactive walkthrough
Cambridge Primary Reading Anthologies
Cambridge Primary Reading Anthologies are the ideal reading supplement for Cambridge Primary Path Second Edition. The beautifully illustrated stories and nonfiction texts align with the unit structure and centre around the same Big Questions.
Find out more about Cambridge Primary Reading Anthologies here.
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Supplementary reading
Cambridge Little Steps Second Edition
Cambridge Primary Reading Anthologies are the ideal reading supplement for Cambridge Primary Path Second Edition. The beautifully illustrated stories and nonfiction texts align with the unit structure and centre around the same Big Questions.
Find out more about Cambridge Primary Reading Anthologies here.
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Pre-primary companion course
Cambridge Little Steps Second Edition
Cambridge Primary Path Second Edition is the perfect next step from Cambridge Little Steps Second Edition. The unique combination of oracy, literacy and creativity pillars in both courses builds the skills children need to thrive, now and in the future.
Find out more about Cambridge Little Steps Second Edition here.
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