GCSE Mathematics for Edexcel Foundation Student Book

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE Mathematics qualifications.

Karen Morrison (Author), Julia Smith (Author), Pauline McLean (Author), Rachael Horsman (Author), Nick Asker (Author)

9781107448025, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 21 May 2015

598 pages
27.6 x 21.9 x 2.3 cm, 1.47 kg

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE Mathematics qualifications. Endorsed for the Edexcel GCSE Mathematics Foundation tier specification for first teaching from 2015, this Student Book provides full coverage of the new GCSE Mathematics qualification. With a strong focus on developing problem-solving skills, reasoning and fluency, it helps students understand concepts, apply techniques, solve problems, reason, interpret and communicate mathematically. Written by experienced teachers, it also includes a solid breadth and depth of quality questions set in a variety of contexts. GCSE Mathematics Online - an enhanced digital resource incorporating progression tracking - is also available, as well as a free Teacher's Resource, Problem-solving Books and Homework Books.

Introduction
1. Calculations
2. Shapes and solids
3. 2D representations of 3D shapes
4. Properties of whole numbers
5. Introduction to algebra
6. Fractions
7. Decimals
8. Powers and roots
9. Rounding, estimation and accuracy
10. Mensuration
11. Perimeter
12. Area
13. Further algebra
14. Equations
15. Functions and sequences
16. Formulae
17. Volume and surface area
18. Percentages
19. Ratio
20. Probability basics
21. Construction and loci
22. Vectors
23. Straight-line graphs
24. Graphs of functions and equations
25. Angles
26. Probability – combined events
27. Standard form
28. Similarity
29. Congruence
30. Pythagoras' theorem
31. Trigonometry
32. Growth and decay
33. Proportion
34. Algebraic inequalities
35. Sampling and representing data
36. Data analysis
37. Interpretation of graphs
38. Transformations
Glossary
Index
Acknowledgements.

Subject Areas: Educational: Mathematics & numeracy [YQM]