WAmaths - a better way to WACE maths mastery

Built upon research into the science of learning, Nelson WAmaths is a complete teaching and learning solution design to create focused and successful WACE mathematics students.

The design and structure of the series has been informed by teacher advice and evidence-based pedagogy, with the focus on preparing WACE students for their exams and maximising their learning achievement.

WAmaths uses exam practice in every chapter with worked examples, exam tips and extensive array of revision and digital learning features to offer educators and learners a better way to maths mastery.

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Exam Support
Syllabus Support

Exam hacks throughout the chapter provide useful expert advice to give students those extra tips and tricks that make a difference at exam time.
Worked examples clearly take students through mathematical problems step-by-step to develop a deeper understanding of what is expected of them.
Using CAS instructions for Casio ClassPad and TI-Nspire and calculators with clear instructions integrated throughout to show students the most efficient ways to use CAS.
Exercises are separated clearly to support student progression towards exam question success.
- Recap allows a lesson warm-up by revisiting content from the previous exercise.
- Mastery provides questions tightly tied to the worked examples and Using CAS to help students cement skills.
- Calculator-free and Calculator-assumed includes graded past WACE and WACE-style questions.

WACE Question Analysis unpacks a past WACE exam question and presents the best-practice solution with marking keys.
Cumulative examinations: Exam-free and Exam-assumed at the end of each chapter are mini-WACE exams that contain questions from the current and previous chapters, to help students constantly revise and build their knowledge and skills throughout the year.

Syllabus grid at the front of the book shows how each chapter is mapped to learning outcomes of the syllabus.
Features throughout are designed to expose students to exam practice in every lesson.
Fully integrates cumulative practice and revision into students' learning.
Explains WACE maths in a short and sharp student-friendly style, including expert learning advice and 'exam hacks'.

Worked examples clearly take students through mathematical problems step-by-step to develop a deeper understanding of what is expected of them.
Using CAS instructions for Casio ClassPad and TI-Nspire and calculators with clear instructions integrated throughout to show students the most efficient ways to use CAS.

WAmaths Nelson MindTap

Nelson MindTap is an online learning space that puts you at the centre.

WAmaths Nelson MindTap courseware gives you access to an etext with integrated interactives and online assessment.

It is available as blended print/digital product or as digital only.

Students
Teachers

Self-correcting prior learning checks with worked solutions to ensure students are ready for chapter content.
Chapter tests to identify students' strengths and weaknesses.
Curated video playlists link to top video tutorials available for each topic, timestamped and ranked by relevance.

WACE question analysis videos unpack complex WACE exam questions, featuring expert advice and worked solutions.
Worksheets for practice and revision.
Skillsheets develop prerequisite skills and knowledge.

Gradebook analytics provide immediate student results and class progress.
Tailor to your students' needs by rearranging course content and activities.
Teachers can assign worked solutions to any question in the etext when it's best for students access them.
Teaching plans to help teachers get the most from the WAmaths resource suite.

Written by WA teachers for WA teachers

Dion Alfonsi

Judith Cumpsty

Tal Ellinson

Michael Loh

Amanda Pettitt

Greg Neal

Dion Alfonsi

Dion Alfonsi is the Head of Mathematics and a Secondary Mathematics Teacher at Shenton College in Perth, Western Australia. In the past, he has also had the roles of Year 9 & 10 Mathematics Curriculum Leader and Gifted & Talented/Academic Programs Coordinator. Dion has been a Board Member of MAWA, is a frequent presenter at the MAWA Secondary Conference and a teacher of the WA Mathematical Problem-Solving Program.

Judith Cumpsty

Judith Cumpsty has been a Mathematics teacher in various Western Australian schools for over thirty years, teaching at all different levels, as well as being a Head of Department. She has worked closely with students on improving their Mathematical skills, both in high school and primary school, with projects such as Have Sum Fun and preparing students for OLNA. She has kept abreast of changes in Mathematics by participating in activities such as Mathematics conferences, SCSA WACE marking as a Team Leader and proof-reading examinations published by MAWA.

Tal Ellinson

Tal Ellinson is an experienced teacher across all secondary maths subjects. He was the Learning Specialist for Numeracy, leading maths teacher training and numeracy intervention at his previous school. He is a maths presenter for Edrolo, with his content watched by thousands of students. Tal has consulted for education companies and presented at national conferences. Recently he has been working overseas as a data scientist in the field of artificial intelligence, applying advanced maths every day.

Michael Loh

Michael Loh is a Senior School Mathematics Teacher at Shenton College in Perth, where he also co-ordinates the Gifted and Talented Program, He has taught in the secondary and tertiary sectors for many years and is a regular presenter at various conferences including MAWA, Google Education Conference and EdTech Summit.

Amanda Pettitt

Amanda Pettitt is a Secondary Mathematics teacher at Lesmurdie Senior High School in Western Australia. She teaches ATAR and General Mathematics in senior school as well as lower school classes, including extension classes at the lower school level. Prior to teaching Amanda worked as an Analytical Chemist, working locally and in remote parts of Western Australia.

Greg Neal

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.