Maths Quest Preliminary Mathematics General Student Book, 4th Edition

Maths Quest Preliminary Mathematics General, 4th Edition is written for the 2013 Mathematics General Stage 6 Syllabus. Not for the current syllabus but still helpful for revision & practice

This text provides comprehensive coverage of the five strands: Financial Mathematics, Data and Statistics, Measurement, Probability, and Algebra and Modelling. It also covers the two Focus Studies: Mathematics and Communication, and Mathematics and Driving.

The Preliminary Mathematics General course is structured to prepare students for pathways to both the HSC Mathematics General 1 course and the HSC Mathematics General 2 course.

In this text, students are encouraged to understand and experience the application of mathematics in the world, to appreciate the beauty and wonder of mathematics, and to realise the possibilities for their own lives and careers that the study of mathematics can give them.

This text strives to ignite the potential in each student.

• Interactivities that bring concepts to life.
• Easy-to-follow worked examples in the Think–Write format.
• Carefully graded exercises that conclude with further development questions designed to extend and challenge students.
• Investigations to stimulate students’ interest and engagement.
• Comprehensive chapter reviews.
• A glossary of mathematical terms that define the terminology introduced in each topic.