GCSE Mathematics for Edexcel Higher 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)

9781107448001, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 21 May 2015

767 pages
27.5 x 21.8 x 2.9 cm, 1.87 kg

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE Mathematics qualifications. Endorsed for the Edexcel GCSE Mathematics Higher 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. Surds
15. Equations
16. Functions and sequences
17. Formulae
18. Volume and surface area
19. Percentages
20. Ratio
21. Probability basics
22. Construction and loci
23. Vectors
24. Straight-line graphs
25. Graphs of functions and equations
26. Angles
27. Circles
28. Probability – combined events
29. Standard form
30. Similarity
31. Congruence
32. Pythagoras' theorem
33. Trigonometry
34. Growth and decay
35. Proportion
36. Algebraic inequalities
37. Sampling and representing data
38. Data analysis
39. Interpretation of graphs
40. Transformations
41. Transforming curves
Glossary
Index
Acknowledgements.

Subject Areas: Educational: Mathematics & numeracy [YQM]