GCSE Mathematics for OCR 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)

9781107448056, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 16 April 2015

776 pages
27.4 x 21.9 x 3 cm, 1.9 kg

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE Mathematics qualifications. Endorsed for the OCR J560 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 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. Surds
28. Plane vector geometry
29. Plane isometric transformations
30. Congruent triangles
31. Similarity
32. Pythagoras' theorem
33. Trigonometry
34. Circle theorems
35. Discrete growth and decay
36. Direct and inverse proportion
37. Collecting and displaying data
38. Analysing data
39. Interpreting graphs
40. Algebraic inequalities
41. Transformations of curves and their equations
Glossary
Index.

Subject Areas: Educational: Mathematics & numeracy [YQM]