1 What's the price?
2 The shape of our world
3 Measuring length and perimeter
4 It's better than average
5 On the surface
6 From paper to reality
7 Comparing data
8 Turn up the volume
9 So you've got the right angle
10 Investing money
11 Graphing lines
12 Simulating events
13 Scattering the data
14 Taking chances
15 Fitting the data
16 Borrowing money
Sue Thomson is an experienced teacher and prolific author, well-known for writing and presenting for senior practical mathematics. Sue’s interests are in language development, financial literacy and making mathematics accessible to all.
Judy Binns was head teacher at Mulwaree High School in Goulburn. She has an interest in motivating students with learning difficulties and wide experience in teaching senior practical mathematics courses. She also co-wrote New Century Maths 11-12 Mathematics Standard 1.
Investigations and Practical Activities explore the syllabus in detail through group work, discovery and modelling activities.
Keyword Activities focus on the mathematical language and terminology learned in the chapter.