Overview
Built upon research into the science of learning, Nelson VICmaths is a complete teaching and learning solution to create focused and successful VCE mathematics students.
The design and structure of the series has been informed by teacher advice and evidence-based pedagogy, with the focus on preparing VCE students for their exams and maximising their learning achievement.
Closely following the 2023 VCE Study Design VICmaths uses exam practice in every chapter, exam hacks, worked examples and an extensive array of revision and digital learning features to offer educators and learners a better way to maths mastery.
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1 Polynomials
2 Equations
3 Functions and graphs
4 Differentiation
5 Functions and transformations
6 Applications of differentiation
7 Integration
8 Applying the circular functions
9 Applying the exponential and logarithmic functions
10 Discrete probability and the binomial distribution
11 Continuous probability and the normal distribution
12 Sample proportions
Answers
Glossary and index
Stephen Swift has taught Mathematics, Science and Computing in urban and regional schools, and was Head of Mathematics at Wellington Point. State High School. He was the lead author of Nelson QMaths 7–10, Nelson QMaths 11–12 and Nelson Senior Maths 11–12 (Australian Curriculum).
Greg Neal has taught in regional schools for over 40 years and has co-written several senior textbooks for Cengage Nelson. He has been an examination assessor, presents at conferences and has expertise with CAS technology.
Sue Garner has taught VCE Mathematics at Ballarat Grammar School for over 30 years and lectured tertiary students in Mathematics Education. Sue has been a VCAA examination assessor for both Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics and works for the VCAA in the role of Curriculum Manager for VCE Coursework. Sue has expertise in CAS technology and regularly presents workshops to teachers on the senior Mathematics classroom.
George Dimitriadis teaches at Montmorency Secondary College and has been teaching for over 30 years. He has written for Heinemann Maths Zone 7–10 and Pearson Mathematics 7–10.
Toudi Kouris is Head of Mathematics at Norwood Secondary College in Ringwood. She has been teaching for over 20 years and has been a VCAA examination assessor for Mathematical Methods.
Study Design grid at the front of the book shows how each chapter is mapped to the areas of study of the study design.
Using CAS instructions for TI-Nspire and Casio ClassPad calculators with clear instructions integrated throughout to show students the most efficient ways to use CAS.
Study Design coverage at the start of each chapter includes the relevant extracts from the study design being covered in the chapter.
Explanations of course theory and concepts based on best-practice research into how students learn mathematics, including the highlighting of keywords, facts and formulas.
Exam hacks throughout the chapter provide useful expert advice based on VCAA exam reports to give students those extra tips and tricks that make a difference at exam time.
Worked examples presented clearly step-by-step work in concert with additional matched examples in the VICmaths Mastery Workbooks.
Exercises are separated clearly to support student progression towards exam question success.
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By
Greg Neal, Sue Garner, George Dimitriadis, Toudi Kouris, Stephen Swift
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ISBN:
9780170306393
$99.95