Summary: Is this the right book for me?Are you looking for a clear, accessible guide to mathematics that can help you brush up your skills and rediscover the key concepts and techniques?Complete Mathematics provides an invaluable, step-by-step introduction to the subject. Packed full of worked examples and useful exercises, it will guide you through the essentials quickly and easily, giving you the knowledge you need to gain maths confidence. Complete Mathematics includes: Chapter 1: NumbersChapter 2: AnglesChapter 3: FractionsChapter 4: Two-dimensional shapesChapter 5: DecimalsChapter 6: Statistics 1Chapter 7: Directed numbersChapter 8: Graphs 1Chapter 9: MeasurementChapter 10: Perimeter and areaChapter 11: Algebraic expresionsChapter 12: Approximation Chapter 13: Equations 1Chapter 14: PercentagesChapter 15: FormulaeChapter 16: CirclesChapter 17: ProbabilityChapter 18: Three-dimensional shapesChapter 19: Ratio and proportionChapter 20: Pythagoras' theorem and trigonometryChapter 21: Indices and standard formChapter 22: Statistics 2Chapter 23: Graphs 2Chapter 24: Equations 2 Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and added features: Not got much time?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.Author insightsLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.Test yourselfTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.Extend your knowledgeExtra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the subject.Five things to rememberQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.Try thisInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
This new edition brings the bestselling title in the maths sub-series (a sub-series that has been part of the list since 1938) completely up-to-date.This title is packed full of worked examples, clear explanations and exercises.Easy to understand, this book enables you to fill the gaps in your knowledge and gain confidence with numbers.
Table of Contents: 1. Number2. Angles3. Fractions4. Two-dimensional shapes5. Decimals6. Statistics7. Directed numbers8. Graphs 19. Measurement10. Perimeter and area11. Algebra12. Approximation13. Equations 114. Percentages15. Formulae16. Circles17. Probability18. Three-dimensional shapes19. Ratio and proportion20. Pythagoras' Theorem and trigonometry21. Indices and standard form22. Statistics 123. Graphs 224. Equations 2AnswersIndexTaking it further
About the Author(s): Trevor Johnson and Hugh Neill are both very well established authors, A Level examiners and maths consultants. Trevor is the Chief Examiner for Edexcel's International GCSE and was joint editor and author of the recently published Edexcel GCSE Mathematics series.
Readership: Those looking to gain confidence in key mathematical concepts and techniques.
Reviews:
"All the topics are well explained and with a little application, the content is within the grasp of all . . . . if you want to refresh your knowledge after a long time, help your children with homework, or just understand the wonder of maths, this is a book you should have."
