GCSE Mathematics for AQA Foundation Student Book
A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE Mathematics qualifications.
Approved by AQA and created specifically for the GCSE Mathematics Foundation tier specification for first teaching from 2015, this Student Book covers the new GCSE Mathematics qualification. With a strong focus on developing problem-solving skills, reasoning and fluency, it helps students understand concepts, apply techniques, solve problems, reason, interpret and communicate mathematically. Written by experienced teachers, it also includes a solid breadth and depth of quality questions set in a variety of contexts. GCSE Mathematics Online - an enhanced digital resource incorporating progression tracking - is also available, as well as Problem-solving Books, Homework Books and a free Teacher's Resource.
Features
- Includes exercises with a variety of questions, including practice, investigatory, reasoning and problem-solving questions which gradually increase in difficulty, and link together sections and topics to develop fluency of mathematics, problem solving and reasoning skills.
- Exam-style questions to prepare students for assessment at the end of the two year linear course.
- Real life relevancy - chapters will begin with how the content of the chapter relates to work, linking to an example image and quote.
- ‘Before you start’ questions at the beginning of every chapter on each concept assess whether students can recall the necessary knowledge and skills required.
- Calculator tips included.
- A ‘Work it out’ feature will help draw out misconceptions. Featuring a set question or a problem with three possible solutions and one correct answer, containing common errors to act as teaching points.
- Every chapter includes a summary of the subject content covered in the chapter and a checklist against which students can check their knowledge and understanding in order to identify any gaps.
- End of chapter review questions act as summative assessment and revision.
- Split across 2 tiers – Foundation and Higher.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Working with integers
- 2. Collecting, interpreting and representing data
- 3. Analysing data
- 4. Properties of integers
- 5. Working with fractions
- 6. Working with decimals
- 7. Basic algebra
- 8. Properties of polygons and 3D objects
- 9. Angles
- 10. Perimeter
- 11. Area
- 12. Rounding and estimation
- 13. Percentages
- 14. Powers and roots
- 15. Standard form
- 16. Further algebra
- 17. Equations
- 18. Functions and sequences
- 19. Basic probability
- 20. 3D objects
- 21. Units and measure
- 22. Formulae
- 23. Volume and surface area
- 24. Further probability
- 25. Inequalities
- 26. Ratio
- 27. Proportion
- 28. Graphs of linear functions
- 29. Interpreting graphs
- 30. Vector geometry
- 31. Transformations in a plane
- 32. Construction and loci
- 33. Similarity
- 34. Congruence
- 35. Pythagoras' theorem
- 36. Trigonometry
- 37. Graphs of other functions and equations
- 38. Growth and decay
- Glossary
- Index
- Acknowledgements.
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