Sample chapters for download

5. Statistics
7. Networks & matrices
10. Models of growth

NB: Sample chapters do not have working links.

About the book

This second edition is a thorough revision of our established course in mathematics for Year 11 Mathematical Applications. This textbook leads to Year 12 Mathematical Applications. However, it is also possible to use this textbook as a lead in to Mathematical Methods (for Year 12) by appropriate chapter selection.

Other features:

• Gradual development of concepts
• Clear worked examples
• Plenty of well-graded exercises from basic to advanced
• Investigations and extension material

About the CD

A new and improved version of the interactive Student CD accompanies this new edition.

A feature of the CD is the ‘self-tutoring’ software where a teacher’s voice explains each step in every worked example.

Click anywhere on any worked example where you see the icon.

The CD is ideal for independent study and revision. Students can revisit concepts taught in class and undertake their own revision and practice. The CD also contains the full text of the book so that students can load it on a home computer and keep the textbook at school.

The CD offers a range of interactive links:

• Spreadsheets
• Computer demonstrations and simulations
• Graphing software
• Statistics package

Table of contents

Foreword

Mathematics for Year 11 Mathematical Applications (second edition) has been written to embrace the concepts outlined in the Stage 1 Mathematics Curriculum Statement. It is not our intention to define a course.

You are provided with a text book and a CD-Rom which displays the contents of the book plus many exciting new interactive features which will assist teachers and students. The book is language rich and technology rich. Whilst some of the exercises are simply designed to build skills, every effort has been made to contextualise problems, so that students can see everyday uses and practical applications of the mathematics they are studying.

The book contains many problems, from the basic to the advanced, to cater for a wide range of student abilities and interests. Much emphasis has been placed on the gradual development of concepts with appropriate worked examples. However, we have also provided extension material for those who wish to go beyond Stage 1 and look towards further studies or applications of mathematics for their career choices. It is not our intention that each chapter be worked through in full. Time constraints will not allow for this. Consequently, teachers must select exercises carefully, according to the abilities and prior knowledge of their students, in order to make the most efficient use of time and give as thorough coverage of work as possible.

The extensive use of graphics calculators and computer packages throughout the book enables students to realise the importance, application and appropriate use of technology. No single aspect of technology has been favoured. It is as important that students work with a pen and paper as it is that they use their calculator or graphics calculator, or use a spreadsheet or graphing package on computer.

The interactive features of the CD-Rom allow immediate access to our own specially designed geometry packages, graphing packages and more. Teachers are provided with a quick and easy method of demonstrating concepts, or students can discover for themselves, and revisit when necessary.

Teachers should note that instructions appropriate to each graphics calculator problem are available on the CD-Rom and can be printed for students.

In this changing world of mathematics education, we believe that the contextual approach shown in this book, with the associated use of technology, will enhance the students’ understanding, knowledge and appreciation of mathematics.

Each worked example in this book has a Self Tutor feature. Students can click on the icon to hear a teacher’s voice leading them through the solution.

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Using the interactive CD

The interactive CD is ideal for independent study.

Students can revisit concepts taught in class and undertake their own revision and practice. The CD also has the text of the book, allowing students to leave the textbook at school and keep the CD at home.

By clicking on the relevant icon, a range of new interactive features can be accessed:

• Self Tutor
• Printable Chapters
• Interactive Links – to spreadsheets, video clips, graphing and geometry software, graphics calculator instructions, computer demonstrations and simulations

Graphics calculators: some instructions for using Texas Instruments and Casio graphics calculators are also given on the CD and can be printed. Click on the relevant icon (TI or C) to access printable instructions.

Examples in the textbook are not always given for both types of calculator. Where that occurs, click on the relevant icon to access the instructions for the other type of calculator.

SELF TUTOR is a new exciting feature of this book. The   icon on each worked example denotes an active link on the CD.

Simply ‘click’ on the (or anywhere in the example box) to access the worked example, with a teacher’s voice explaining each step necessary to reach the answer.