Core Level Mathematics for Cambridge IGCSE is endorsed by University of Cambridge International Examinations & has been created for the international student. Written by an expert author team with an experienced examiner it provides complete coverage of the 0580 Mathematics syllabus at the core level. ...

Extended Level Mathematics for Cambridge IGCSE is endorsed by University of Cambridge International Examinations & has been created for the international student. Written by an expert author team with an experienced examiner it provides complete coverage of the 0580 Mathematics syllabus at the core level. ...

This book is a self-contained treatment of all the mathematics needed by undergraduate & masters-level students of economics. Building up gently from a very low level the authors provide a clear systematic coverage of calculus & matrix algebra. The second half of the book gives a thorough account of optimisation & dynamics in discrete & continuous time. The final two chapters are an introduction to the rigorous mathematical analysis used in graduate-level economics. The emphasis throughout is on intuitive argument & problem-solving. All methods are illustrated by well-chosen examples & exercises selected from central areas of modern economic analysis. The books careful arrangement in short chapters enables it to be used in a variety of course formats for students with & without prior knowledge of calculus as well as for reference & self-study. New features of the third edition include: > sections on double integration & dynamic programming; > substantial rewriting & expansion of early chapters making the book highly accessible for the complete beginner. > answers to all exercises & full solutions to all problems are available free online at ...

Mathematics is crucial to all aspects of engineering & technology. Understanding key mathematical concepts & applying them successfully to solve problems are vital skills every engineering student must acquire. This text teaches applies & nurtures those skills. Mathematics for Engineers is informal accessible & practically oriented. The material is structured so students build up their knowledge & understanding gradually. The interactive examples have been carefully designed to encourage students to engage fully in the problem-solving process. ...

From a review of the first edition: This book is suitable for those who lack confidence! It is particularly useful as a revision guide... Tasks & practical exercises are included throughout the book. Worth buying a copy
- Primary Mathematics This task-driven text emphasizes strategies & processes & is very different from the usual style of mathematics textbooks. For example algebra is treated as a way of thinking mathematically rather than merely manipulating symbols. Each of the sections is designed to stand alone so that they can be studied in any order or dipped into as needed. The Second Edition has been updated to meet the needs of anyone wanting to refresh their knowledge & understanding of mathematics to GCSE level. There is an emphasis on learning & doing mathematics with an expanded section on measures & proportion & statistics. Trainees & students have reported that the book has not only helped them to raise their knowledge & understanding to the required standard but also greatly enhanced their mathematical confidence. This is a set book for the Open University Course Ways of Knowing: language mathematics & science in the early years.
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This title forms part of the completely new Mathematics for the IB Diploma series. This highly illustrated book covers topic 9 of the IB Diploma Higher Level Mathematics syllabus the optional topic Calculus. It is also for use with the further mathematics course. Based on the new group 5 aims the progressive approach encourages cumulative learning. Features include: a dedicated chapter exclusively for mixed examination practice; plenty of worked examples; questions colour-coded according to grade; exam-style questions; feature boxes throughout of exam hints & tips. ...

This third edition of the best-selling Mathematics in Nursery Education provides an accessible introduction to the teaching of mathematics in the early years. Covering all areas of mathematics learning
- number & counting calculation pattern shape measures & data handling
- it summarises the research findings & underlying key concepts & explains how adults can help children to learn through practical experiences discussion & more direct intervention. This new edition has been fully updated to incorporate the latest research & thinking in this area &
Includes:: why mathematics is important as a way of making sense of the world how attitudes to mathematics can influence teaching & learning how children learn mathematics new material on sorting matching & handling data ideas for observation & questioning to assess children's understanding examples of planned activities suggestions for language development assessment criteria. This textbook is ideal for those training to be teachers through an undergraduate or PGCE route those training for Early Years Professional Status & those studying early childhood on foundation or honours degrees as well as parents looking to explore how their young children learn mathematics. This will be an essential text for any Early Years practitioner looking to make mathematics interesting exciting & engaging in their classroom.


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This new edition of the best-selling ISEB Revision Guide" has been substantially enhanced for the revised Mathematics Common Entrance syllabus at 11+ & 13+ (for first examination in Spring 2010) & is ideal to be used at Key Stage 3. The reader is taken through each topic with accessible text & clear diagrams to aid visual learning. The short answer exercises & sample exam questions at the end of each section allow pupils to check the retention of knowledge & practise exam technique. A comprehensive glossary provides definitions of important terms with helpful guidance on new Levels for the ISEB exam. It is a must-have guide for all those studying Mathematics in Years 6-8." ...

If you follow this eloquently written book you will be equipped to cope with all manner of challenges such as splitting a restaurant bill filling in a tax return or understanding the compound interest on your bank statement. You will also be able to calculate your chances of survival when playing Russian roulette win at Perudo & pronounce 324 in Tibetan (Gsum-bryga gnyis-bcu rtsa bzhi)... Plus there is a section on how the ancient Egyptians wrestled with equations; a 13-page appendix on how to solve Sudoku & a chapter on the Law of Large Numbers which offers useful tips on backing the right horses)". (" Daily Telegraph"). In this irreverent guide to classroom horrors such as algebra percentages & probability maths teacher Lawrence Potter sheds light on the dark mysteries that have haunted you since your childhood. Full of fascinating examples & surprising puzzles " Mathematics Minus Fear" demonstrates that maths is not an isolated realm of abstract thought but has fascinating connections with the world we encounter on a daily basis." ...

What happens when love doesn't add up? Dr Paul Mac Millan is a professor of Chaos Theory. Specialist subject: storm patterns. A month after the death of his father Paul's life has ground to a halt. With his itinerant ne'er do well brother Chancer in his spare room his girlfriend Emma pushing for a future & the arrival of a beautiful new Ph D student Zainab prediction is proving increasingly difficult. Then the discovery of his father's final & surprise possession catapults Paul's world into real chaos. Intelligent witty & sincere this drama combines strong emotion with knowing humour & a cleverly relevant academic backbone whereby scientific theories rebound themes & motifs & inform the characters' apparently random decisions & actions. Mathematics of the Heart won the Brighton Fringe Festival New Writing South Best New Play 2011 andthe Evening Argus ' Outstanding Artistic Contribution' Award 2011. ...