1 Arithmetic Sequences and Series
2 Algebra and Polynomials
3 Basic Probability
4 Functions and Graphs
5 Combinations and Conditional Probability
6 Geometric Sequences and Series
7 Rates of Change and the Derivative
8 Trigonometric Functions
9 Exponential Functions and Logarithms
10 Properties of Derivatives
11 Discrete Random Variables
12 Application of Derivatives
Ross Brodie has worked as a classroom teacher and Mathematics Head of Department at a number of regional and metropolitan secondary schools. He has taught Mathematics at all levels from years 8 to12. Ross brings a wide range of experience from education and other sectors to the writing of Mathematics textbooks – something he has been doing for over twenty years. Ross has significant experience and an ongoing interest in improving the school-to-work transition for secondary students.
Regina Edwards teaches mathematics and science at Cleveland District State High School where she coordinates International Baccalaureate High Level Mathematics and Physics. She was a district panellist for Mathematics C and Physics, and has worked in the Information Technology industry as an analyst.
Stephen Swift is the lead author of Nelson Think Maths 7–10 and Nelson Senior Maths for the Australian Curriculum: Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics. He has taught all levels of mathematics in several states.
Graded exercises feature Problem Solving sections, including multiple-choice questions
Includes Investigations and Technology sections, featuring Casio and Texas Instruments graphics calculator activities
Chapter summaries and chapter review exercises
Examination practice exercise after every four chapters.