1 Equations and inequalities
2 Functions and graphs
3 Polynomials
4 Transformations and matrices
5 Probability and counting
6 Rates of change
7 The exponential and logarithmic functions
8 Probability theory
9 The circular functions
10 Differentiation
11 Trigonometric and exponential equations
12 Applications of differentiation
Answers
Glossary and index
Sue Garner has taught VCE Mathematics at Ballarat Grammar School for over 30 years and lectured tertiary students in Mathematics Education. Sue has been a VCAA examination assessor for both Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics and works for the VCAA in the role of Curriculum Manager for VCE Coursework. Sue has expertise in CAS technology and regularly presents workshops to teachers on the senior Mathematics classroom.
Greg Neal has taught in regional schools for over 40 years and has co-written several senior textbooks for Cengage Nelson. He has been an examination assessor, presents at conferences and has expertise with CAS technology.
Toudi Kouris is Head of Mathematics at Norwood Secondary College in Ringwood. She has been teaching for over 20 years and has been a VCAA examination assessor for Mathematical Methods.
Stephen Swift has taught Mathematics, Science and Computing in urban and regional schools, and was Head of Mathematics at Wellington Point. State High School. He was the lead author of Nelson QMaths 7–10, Nelson QMaths 11–12 and Nelson Senior Maths 11–12 (Australian Curriculum).
George Dimitriadis teaches at Montmorency Secondary College and has been teaching for over 30 years. He has written for Heinemann Maths Zone 7–10 and Pearson Mathematics 7–10.
Study Design grid at the front of the book shows how each chapter is mapped to the areas of study of the study design.
Using CAS instructions for TI-Nspire and Casio ClassPad calculators with clear instructions integrated throughout to show students the most efficient ways to use CAS.
Study Design coverage at the start of each chapter includes the relevant extracts from the study design being covered in the chapter.
Explanations of course theory and concepts based on best-practice research into how students learn mathematics, including the highlighting of keywords, facts and formulas.
Exam hacks throughout the chapter provide useful expert advice based on VCAA exam reports to give students those extra tips and tricks that make a difference at exam time.
Worked examples presented clearly step-by-step work in concert with additional matched examples in the VICmaths Mastery Workbooks.
Exercises are separated clearly to support student progression towards exam question success.