Maths in Focus: Mathematics Extension 1 - Year 11

Maths in Focus 11 & 12 have been rewritten and updated to cover the new senior mathematics courses: Advanced and Mathematics Extension 1 & 2. The student book includes graded exercises with multiple-choice questions and realistic applications, while the included Investigations allow students to explore the syllabus in more detail, providing ideas for research projects and modelling activities.

FEATURES

• Each chapter begins with a Chapter Outline that includes a list of objectives and a Terminology glossary
• Graded exercises are linked to worked examples and include multiple-choice questions, HSC-style questions and realistic applications
• Investigations sections explore the syllabus in more detail through group work and modelling activities
• Did you know? sections contain interesting facts and applications of the material
• Each chapter ends with a Test Yourself revision set and Challenge exercise
• Mathematics Extension 1 content specifically highlighted practice papers, syllabus grid and codes, glossary, answers and index included.

About the Author

Margaret Grove has spent more than 30 years teaching HSC Mathematics, most recently at a TAFE campus in Sydney. An author for over 20 years, Margaret has continually drawn on her extensive experience to create and revise the Maths in Focus series, which has been a bestseller for almost ten years. Outside of teaching, Margaret’s interests are many and varied. A mother of three children, she began as a breastfeeding counsellor with the Australian Breastfeeding Association over 25 years ago and subsequently spent several years on the association’s board and three as its national president. She is also an enthusiastic choir member and names concerts with the Stomp Company and Andrea Boccelli as highlights of her singing career.