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. ...

Designed to follow the latest CIE IGCSE syllabus this revision guide will provide revision material which is presented in a clear concise but not too condensed format appropriate for international students aged 14-16. They may be used for study & homework throughout the year but are predominantly intended as a student revision purchase. Suitable for all students it will stretch those of a lower ability while challenging & providing a wealth of exam practice for students of higher ability. We provide everything needed to ensure exam success including questions & answers revision & assessment advice. Laid out in short chapters that correspond to syllabus sections the book is easy to navigate & content is never overwhelming. Each chapter contains some information followed by a number of examples showing how that idea is used. Worked past paper questions demonstrate how real-life examination problems should be approached & a large bank of graduated examination-style questions are included that will challenge students at every level. ...

The fifth Maths Basic Skills book provides plenty of practice questions to work through to build confidence & improve Maths skills at Key Stage 2. Written by educational experts Practice in the Basic Skills Maths Book 5 saves your valuable time with ready-to-practice questions that comprehensively cover the basics of addition subtraction multiplication & division for KS2 Maths. Packed with engaging pictures & clear practice questions this handy study guide gives a strong foundation in Maths for Key Stage 2. It builds on the Maths skills learnt in Book 4. Content
Includes:: lots of practice in number (4 rules Roman numerals number bases averages) money fractions decimal fractions metric measures area & perimeter volume angles time graphs as well as problems.
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The fourth Maths Basic Skills book provides plenty of practice questions to work through to build confidence & improve Maths skills at Key Stage 2. Written by educational experts Practice in the Basic Skills Maths Book 4 saves your valuable time with ready-to-practice questions that comprehensively cover the basics of addition subtraction multiplication & division for KS2 Maths. Packed with engaging pictures & clear practice questions this handy study guide gives a strong foundation in Maths for Key Stage 2. It builds on the Maths skills learnt in Book 3. Content
Includes:: lots of practice in number (averages long multiplication/division approximations) money fractions decimal fractions capacity mass length time angles graphs as well as problems.
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With in-depth coverage of the KS3 course this book is written in units linked with the KS3 Maths attainment targets for Number Algebra Geometry & Measures & Handling Data. Elements of the attainment target for Mathematical processes & applications are also found throughout the book. * Supports all methods of assessment including testing & APP * Each unit starts with a checklist of topics students need to know *

Includes:: levelled questions for self-assessment * Level 7 & Level 8 topics are highlighted as some of these may not be covered until the GCSE course * Top tips in the margin & key point panels draw attention to important facts * Progress checks help test understanding of each topic * Assessment questions give valuable practice & help to track progress since they are labelled with a National Curriculum level *

Includes:: a glossary at the end to remind students of key words & their meaning



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This Success Revision Guide contains clear accessible text combined with memory-boosting images plus lots of questions so that students can test their knowledge & practise their skills. * All key concepts & skills are covered in a clear & user-friendly format * Practice questions reinforce understanding * Invaluable advice & tips including mnemonics to make sure students pick up all the available marks & avoid common mistakes. ...

This Success Revision Guide presents pupils with everything they need to know for their KS1 Maths SATs in a clear & accessible way. The accompanying Workbook motivates pupils making learning & practice simple & fun. * Motivates pupils through Top Tips & engaging characters * Ensures pupils get maximum practice with Quick Tests & mock SATs * Provides hundreds of practice questions to reinforce learning ...

Written by GCSE examiners this ultimate study guide offers in-depth coverage of the GCSE Maths course to provide students with everything they need for exam success. Practice questions model answers & examiners' comments provide essential exam practice & help students to improve exam technique. * Key facts highlight essential information *' Progress check' questions test learning * Model GCSE answers show what examiners are looking for *
Includes: two complete GCSE-style question papers at the back of the book for further practice in the build up to the exams * Functional skills are fully covered including a number of questions testing FS in the sample questions & practice sections This guide is for the new GCSE Maths specifications & is suitable for students starting the courses from September 2010 onwards. If you started your course before this date (e.g. in September 2009) you will be following a different

Specification & need the guide for the 2010/2011 exams.


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Complete support for thorough test preparation Fully aligned to the National Numeracy Strategy Framework this KS2 Maths revision guide is for levels 3-5 inclusive. The guide provides a concise summary of the work covered through Years 3-6 & covers all the skills which may be tested in the end of KS2 National Curriculum Tests (SATS). * Ensures complete coverage of all National Curriculum Test content * A user-friendly layout simple language diagrams & colour enhances understanding * Tasks & practice questions are included throughout to test & reinforce knowledge. ...