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

Ball, Helen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0008257779 ISBN 13: 9780008257774

Publisher: Collins, 2018

Synopsis

This book provides in-depth coverage of Further Pure Mathematics 1 for Cambridge International AS and A Level Further Mathematics 9231, 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. 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 and 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 the complete content of Further 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 practice on each topic with full workings shown for each answer* provides clear progression from A Level 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.

About this title

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. Michael Kent has 20 years’ experience teaching Pure Maths, Mechanics and Statistics for AS and A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics, twelve of them also leading a successful department. He co-authored the most recent editions of Collins’ GCSE Maths Student Books.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0008257779
• ISBN 13: 9780008257774
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 200