Cambridge International AS and A Level Mathematics Pure Mathematics 1 Student Book (Cambridge International Examinations) - Softcover

Ball, Helen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0008257736 ISBN 13: 9780008257736

Publisher: Collins, 2018

Synopsis

This book provides in-depth coverage of Pure Mathematics 1 for Cambridge International AS and A Level Mathematics 9709, for examination from 2020 onwards. With a clear focus on mathematics in life and work, this text builds the key mathematical skills and knowledge that will open up a wide range of careers and further study. Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International Education First teaching: 2018 First exams: 2020 This student book is part of a series of nine books covering the complete syllabus for Cambridge International AS and A Level Mathematics (9709) and Further Mathematics (9231), for first teaching from September 2018 first examination from 2020. We are working with Cambridge Assessment International Education towards endorsement of this series. Written by expert authors, this Student Book: * covers all the content of Pure Mathematics 1 with clear references to what you will learn at the start of each chapter, and coverage that clearly and directly matches the Cambridge syllabus * sets mathematics in real-world contexts that emphasise practical applications and career paths, with inspiring case studies and discussion activities that showcase how mathematics is relevant to different roles * develops the key A Level mathematical skills of mathematical modelling, problem-solving and communication through dedicated questions and teaching * helps you master mathematics with varied practice to develop understanding, exam-style questions to test comprehension, and selected Cambridge past paper questions to help prepare for examination * gives you control of your learning with prior knowledge checks to assess readiness and end-of-chapter summaries that test understanding * supports you through the course with detailed explanations, clear worked examples and plenty of graduated practice on each topic with full workings shown for each answer * provides clear progression from IGCSE (R) Mathematics and develops confident, independent and reflective mathematicians through extension questions and group discussions * supports mathematical communication and literacy with key terms for each topic explained and supported by a comprehensive glossary.

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About the Author:

Helen Ball is co-author of the new Collins Core Maths resources. She is an ex-IT project manager who switched to maths teaching, rising to Head of Mathematics and teaching from KS3 through to KS5. She is an IGCSE and A-level examiner. Chris Pearce has an MA in maths and over 30 years’ teaching experience at secondary level through KS3 to KS5. Now a full-time author, education advisor and examiner, he has written many bestselling KS3 and KS4 materials for Collins.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0008257736
• ISBN 13: 9780008257736
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 220