Editing

Editors who specialise in mathematics

For more than 20 years, Nikki M Group has partnered with educational publishers to develop and perfect mathematics content for publishing.

Our editing services include:

  • structural editing
  • copyediting
  • proofreading
  • answer-checking
  • preparing manuscripts.

International expertise

We have extensive experience working on mathematics textbooks and materials for Australian and international curricula, including:

  • Australia (F–12)
  • United Kingdom (1–13)
  • North America (K–12).

Structural editing

Structural editing involves looking at the project in its entirety to develop:

  • opportunities – content that adds value
  • possibilities – strategies for enhancing learning outcomes
  • suitability – solutions for achieving the project’s objectives.

We work in consultation with you to make important analytical judgments on:

  • effective delivery of ideas
  • clarity of mathematical concepts
  • appropriate tone and language
  • integration of curriculum standards and learning criteria
  • appropriate language level for the intended audience.

Specialising in editing mathematics

Preparing manuscripts

We prepare manuscripts for publishing by:

  • formatting text into workable and styled templates
  • formatting equations for typesetting
  • creating artwork briefs for photographs, illustrations, tables, charts and graphs
  • producing blackline masters to suit content and style guides.

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Talk to us about your project

  • Publishing mathematics?
  • Need an experienced editor?
  • Want answer-checking?

Download a price list

Copyediting

Our specialist copyeditors check mathematics content for conceptual and logical errors, as well as checking grammar, readability and consistency.

They review to:

  • ensure clarity, understanding, sense and fluency
  • manage cultural sensitivities
  • avoid gender bias or discriminatory language
  • ensure the use of inclusive language.

They also prepare manuscripts by:

  • formatting mathematical expressions
  • ensuring conformity with house style
  • creating an editorial style sheet
  • applying paragraph and character styles
  • creating and/or reviewing artwork briefs.

Proofreading

Proofreading plays an important role in ensuring the integrity of mathematics content. Our proofreading services include checking:

  • spelling, grammar and punctuation
  • design, layout and style
  • formatting
  • document structure
  • hyperlinks and URLs
  • linked components, such as tables of contents, indexes, glossaries and references.

Answer-checking

Vital for quality and accuracy, our expert answer-checking services:

  • check steps in worked examples to ensure they are correct and logical
  • check answers to questions and remove any ambiguity
  • provide the correct solution or alternative answers where necessary.

Editing services that count

Consultation

Project briefing
and handover

Strategy

Forming direction and
making effective choices

Collaboration

Maximising knowledge,
expertise and experience

Price guide

Our mathematics editing prices are a guide for costing standard editorial services. We offer flexible rates, and would be happy to talk to you about your project. Projects can be costed per page, word or hour.

Proofreading

From

$12

per page

  • Consistency, style, formatting and design
  • Accuracy against manuscript or previous copy
  • Layout and readability
  • Grammar, spelling and punctuation
  • Cross-checking linked components, such as lists, indexes, glossaries and references

Copyediting

From

$24

per page

  • Grammar, spelling and punctuation
  • Clarity, understanding, sense and fluency
  • Manuscript styling and formatting
  • Style conventions and language level
  • Design specifications and layout
  • Content improvement and refinement

Structural
editing

From

$48

per page

  • Structure and logic of information
  • Writing style, language and tone
  • Purpose and intended audience
  • Reworking of content for clarity
  • Development, information design and interaction
  • Copyright advice

Prices are in Australian dollars and are GST exclusive. Prices are a guide only, not a formal quote. Pricing will also depend on the quality and complexity of the original manuscript. Minimum fee for editorial services is $150.

Maths editing calculator

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Price list

Download a price list for publishing mathematics. Contact us for a formal quotation.

Preparing manuscripts

Cleaning up the manuscript,
ready for production.

From $12 per page

Answer-checking

Ensuring quality and accuracy. Checking answers and removing ambiguity.

From $12 per page

Indexing

Generating a list of terms with page references.

Price on arrangement

Formatting equations

Generating and formatting equations ready for typesetting.

From $10 per page

Formatting manuscripts

Applying paragraph and character styles.

From $10 per page

CAS calculator screenshots

Generating CAS calculator images.

From $15 each

Preparing artwork briefs

Detailing illustration specifications for graphs, charts, diagrams and infographics.

From $10 each

Permissions lists

Preparing a permissions grid for creative artwork, technical illustration and photographs.

Price on arrangement

Consultation

Advice, guidance or technical support. In person, or via phone or video.

$200 per session

Editorial style sheets

Editorial style sheet for writing and content development.

From $500

Prices are in Australian dollars and are GST exclusive. Prices are a guide only, not a formal quote.

Books

Proofreading for Pearson Mathematics. Photograph showing a Teacher Companion folder containing booklets for each chapter.

  • Student books
  • Teacher companions
  • Homework books
  • Activity books
  • Student resources
  • Study notes
  • Practice exams

Education

Editing mathematics books for secondary education.

  • Foundation
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Senior
  • Higher education
  • Adult learning
  • Training manuals

Learning

Editing Mathspace Mathematics Student Book.

  • Understanding
  • Worked examples
  • Exercises
  • Theory
  • Practice
  • Reasoning
  • Answers

Working with local and international clients

Are you a maths publisher?

Nikki M Group has an experienced team to develop a mathematics series.

Are you a project manager?

We offer consultation services to help you plan and schedule your project.

Are you a maths author?

Ask us to help you prepare your manuscript or illustration artwork briefs for publishing.

Common questions

What is the cost of answer-checking for maths?

Cost is always dependent on the volume of content to be checked. We can review a sample of your content and provide an estimate prior to commencement.

Talk to us about how you would like to start.

Do you work with MathType?

All our editors are experienced MathType users who will ensure all equations are correctly formatted for use in Microsoft Word or a learning management system (LMS).

Can you prepare a manuscript for our creative team?

Our editors are experienced in getting manuscripts ready for design, layout and typesetting teams. The manuscript can be marked-up and artwork briefs prepared.

Contact us for a formal quotation.

Can you edit content to a structured template?

Most of our projects conform to a specific structure. We can use your template or create a template for your project.

Talk to us about how you would like to start.

Can you amend mathematical ideas for different grade levels?

Our editors have in-depth curriculum knowledge and are able to edit text using appropriate vocabulary and mathematical terms for each grade level.

Talk to us about how you would like to start.