Overview
Built upon research into the science of learning, Nelson Maths QLD 11-12 for Units 1 & 2 and Units 3 & 4 is a complete teaching and learning solution to create focused and successful QCE mathematics students.
The design and structure of the series have been informed by teacher advice and evidence-based pedagogy, with the focus on maximising the learning achievement of students and preparing them for their exams.
With strict and explicit syllabus coverage by a QLD author team of teachers and assessors, Nelson Maths 11-12 QLD includes past QCE and QCE-style questions that feature problem-solving and real-life applications to ensure students are set up for success.
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Lachlan Grierson has been a teacher for over 20 years, most recently at Emerald Christian College. He has taught Mathematics and Information Technology in schools and at TAFE and recently wrote assessment resources for Nelson Maths 7-10.
Sam Hodgson has taught the new Mathematical Methods course and marked its external exam extensively since it was introduced. Working at a large academic school, he also teaches Specialist Mathematics, is involved in Fast-Track Mathematics programs, and coordinates the Year 10 Mathematical Methods Preparation course.
Anna Wethereld has been a leader in schools, curriculum, assessment, and teacher training for 25 years, including at Brisbane State High School. As a teacher, she was a Panelist for Mathematics C (Specialist Maths) for Brisbane North, head of mathematics and deputy principal. As the state Mathematics Curriculum Manager at NESA, Anna led Mathematics K-12 in NSW and coordinated the development of new Years 11-12 syllabuses. Anna has extensive presenting experience and would make a good workshop presenter.
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).
Graded exercises include Recap, Mastery and Exam Practice questions, exposing students to exam practice in every lesson.
Exam practice includes simple, complex familiar and complex unfamiliar questions
Cumulative examinations 1 and 2 in each chapter are mini-QCE exams that provide practice and revision of content from that chapter and previous chapters
End-of-chapter Exam Question Analysis and supporting videos unpack an exam or exam-style question and provide in-depth advice on how to best approach them and avoid common pitfalls.
Exam hacks and Exam Question Analysis in every chapter provide practical assessor advice and feedback.
Decluttering and chunking of content informed by learning design to reduce cognitive load of learners
Technology activities, including spreadsheets, the Internet, and the use of graphics calculators for TI-84 Plus CE, Casio fx-CG20AU, TI-Nspire CX non-CAS