1 Basic vectors
2 Mathematical proof
3 Counting methods and permutations
Mixed revision for Chapters 1-3
4 Applications of vectors
5 Counting methods and combinations
6 Circle geometry
Mixed revision for Chapter 4-6
7 Real numbers and proofs
8 Matrix arithmetic
9 Trigonometric identities
Mixed revision for Chapters 7-9
10 Complete numbers
11 Transformations in the plane
12 Trigonometric functions and graphs
Mixed revision for Chapters 10-12
Answers
Glossary
Index
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.
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.
Janet Hunter is Head of Mathematics at Ascham School in eastern Sydney. She is a contributor to MANSW HSC solutions booklets and has worked on curriculum development committees for the Board of Studies. Janet’s interests include financial mathematics, multiple intelligences and resilience in education, and she has written courses for the University of Sydney’s Mathematics Learning Centre
and the Centre for Continuing Education.
Sue Garner is assistant Head of Mathematics at Ballarat Grammar, specialising in both Mathematical Methods (CAS) and Specialist Mathematics. She has extensive knowledge of CAS calculator technology, and pioneered the first trial of CAS calculators in Ballarat Grammar in Victoria. She has published extensive material for secondary teachers and students of Maths, has lectured at The University of Ballarat and at The University of Melbourne, and has taught students of all secondary levels of Mathematics in Government, Catholic and Independent schools in Australia and in the UK.
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Rich investigative development tasks that can be used as assessment
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