Sue Thomson is an experienced teacher and prolific author, well-known for writing and presenting for senior practical mathematics. Sue’s interests are in language development, financial literacy and making mathematics accessible to all.

Judy Binns was head teacher of mathematics at Mulwaree High School in Goulburn and has taught at Homebush Boys High School. She has an interest in motivating students with learning difficulties and wide experience in teaching senior practical mathematics courses. Judy also co-wrote New Century Maths 11-12 Mathematics Standard 1.

Each chapter begins with a ‘Chapter problem’, chapter table of contents, chapter outcomes, and a ‘How are we ever going to use this?’ list of applications.

Graded exercises are linked to worked examples and include problem-solving and realistic applications throughout the text.

‘Investigations’ and ‘practical activities’ explore the syllabus in more detail, through group work, discovery and modelling tasks.

A ‘language activity’ focuses on the mathematical language and terminology learned in the chapter.

‘Solution to the chapter problem’ is included at the end of the chapter.

Bonus extension chapters are included for students who wish to advance to Further Mathematics in Year 12, covering compound interest, trigonometry and correlation.