GCSE Mathematics for OCR Higher Student Book
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.
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.
Features
- Includes exercises with a variety of questions, including practice, investigatory, reasoning and problem-solving questions which gradually increase in difficulty, and link together sections and topics to develop fluency of mathematics, problem solving and reasoning skills.
- Exam-style questions to prepare students for assessment at the end of the two year linear course.
- Real life relevancy - chapters will begin with how the content of the chapter relates to work, linking to an example image and quote.
- ‘Before you start’ questions at the beginning of every chapter on each concept assess whether students can recall the necessary knowledge and skills required.
- Calculator tips included.
- A ‘Work it out’ feature will help draw out misconceptions. Featuring a set question or a problem with three possible solutions and one correct answer, containing common errors to act as teaching points.
- Every chapter includes a summary of the subject content covered in the chapter and a checklist against which students can check their knowledge and understanding in order to identify any gaps.
- End of chapter review questions act as summative assessment and revision.
- Split across 2 tiers – Foundation and Higher.
Table of Contents
- 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.
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