Collins Edexcel A-level Mathematics – Edexcel A-level Mathematics Student Book Year 1 and AS - Softcover

Pearce, Chris; Ball, Helen; Kent, Michael; HipKiss, Kath

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0008204950 ISBN 13: 9780008204952

Publisher: Collins, 2017

Synopsis

Covering all the material needed for AS and A-level Year 1 for the 2017 Edexcel specification, this Student Book combines comprehensive and supportive explanations with plenty of practice to prepare students for the new linear examinations. Written by expert authors for the 2017 Edexcel specification, this Student Book will:· prepare you for linear assessment with chapter links and exam-style practice questions that draw on different areas of mathematics to help build synoptic understanding· help you take control of your learning with prior knowledge checks to assess readiness and end-of-chapter summaries that test understanding· support you through the course with detailed explanations, clear worked examples and plenty of practice on each topic with full workings shown for each answer· build your confidence in the key A-level skills of problem-solving, modelling, communicating mathematically and working with proofs· set maths in the real-world contexts that emphasise practical applications and develop your skills using technology in maths.

About this title

About the Author:

Chris Pearce has an MA in maths and over 30 years' teaching experience at secondary level through KS3 to KS5. Now a full-time author, education advisor and examiner, he has written many bestselling KS3 and KS4 materials for Collins. Helen Ball is co-author of the new Collins Core Maths resources. She is an ex-IT project manager who switched to maths teaching, rising to Head of Mathematics and teaching from KS3 through to KS5. She is an IGCSE and A-level examiner. Michael Kent has 20 years' experience teaching Pure Maths, Mechanics and Statistics for AS and A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics, twelve of them also leading a successful department. He co-authored the most recent editions of Collins' GCSE Maths Student Books.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0008204950
• ISBN 13: 9780008204952
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 560