GCSE Mathematics for OCR 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)

9781107448094, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 9 April 2015

612 pages
27.6 x 22 x 2.4 cm, 1.53 kg

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE Mathematics qualifications. Endorsed for the OCR J560 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 Problem-solving Books, Homework Books and a free Teacher's Resource.

Introduction
Acknowledgements
1 Basic calculation skills
2 Whole number theory
3 Algebraic expressions
4 Functions and sequences
5 Properties of shapes and solids
6 Construction and loci
7 Further algebraic expressions
8 Equations
9 Angles
10 Fractions
11 Decimals
12 Units and measurement
13 Percentages
14 Algebraic formulae
15 Perimeter
16 Area
17 Approximation and estimation
18 Straight-line graphs
19 Graphs of equations and functions
20 Three-dimensional shapes
21 Volume and surface area
22 Calculations with ratio
23 Basic probability and experiments
24 Combined events and probability diagrams
25 Powers and roots
26 Standard form
27 Plane vector geometry
28 Plane isometric transformations
29 Congruent triangles
30 Similarity
31 Pythagoras' theorem
32 Trigonometry
33 Discrete growth and decay
34 Direct and inverse proportion
35 Collecting and displaying data
36 Analysing data
37 Interpreting graphs
38 Algebraic inequalities
Glossary
Index.

Subject Areas: Educational: Mathematics & numeracy [YQM]