OCR GCSE Mathematics A - Higher Student's Book

Summary:
Ideal for studying the 2010 OCR GCSE in Mathematics A specification, this Student's Book offers comprehensive guidance and practice for tackling problem-solving questions and the functional elements of mathematics - how maths is applied in everyday life.

It provides complete coverage of all units (A, B, and C) at the Higher tier, with relevant and motivating activities and questions. Learning objectives and summaries are provided for each chapter. The book is fully supported by a Teacher's Resource and Homework Book.

Online assessment through Dynamic Learning provides flexible, any time, anywhere assessment to help students progress.

The highly experienced author team previously worked on Hodder Education's best-selling series 'Graduated Assessment'. All the authors have been involved with OCR specifications for many years.

• Written by experienced authors and examiners with years of experience delivering comprehensive, relevant and bestselling OCR GCSE maths courses

• Complete coverage of all units (A, B, and C) with relevant and motivating activities and questions.

• Comprehensive guidance and practice for tackling problem-solving questions and the functional elements of maths - how maths is applied in everyday life.

• Clear learning objectives and summaries for each chapter help to keep students on track.
• Practice questions on each topic consolidate the learning.
• Mixed exercises at the end of every chapter review students' understanding.

• Endorsed by OCR for use with the new OCR GCSE Mathematics A specification

Table of Contents:
Unit A
Working with numbers
Algebra
Statistical diagrams
Equations
Ratio and proportion
Statistical calculations
Pythagoras' theorem
Formulae 1
Measures
Planning and collecting
Sequences
Constructions and loci
Solving problems
Sampling
Trigonometry
Representing and interpreting data
Formulae 2
Unit B
Properties of shapes
Fractions, decimals and percentages
Mental methods
Transformations
Straight-line graphs
Indices, decimals and surds
Inequalities
Congruency
Simultaneous equations
Vectors
Circle theorems
Unit C
Algebraic manipulation
Perimeter, area, volume and 2-D representation
Solving equations by trial and improvement
Probability 1
Graphs 1
Measures
Percentage and proportional change
Standard form and use of calculator
Similarity
Factorising
Three-dimensional geometry
Proportion and variation
Graphs 2
Quadratic equations
Simultaneous equations
Trigonometry
Functions
Length, area and volume
Probability 2
Algebraic fractions

About the Author(s):
JBrian Seager is a former Chair of Examiners for a major awarding body as well as an experienced Mathematics teacher, examiner and author. Ruth Crookes teaches at Birley Community college in Sheffield and is Principal Examiner for a major awarding body. Howard Baxter is a former Head of Maths and Deputy Head and has over 30 years experience working with awarding bodies. Mike Handbury is Head of Maths in Ashfield School, Nottinghamshire and Chief Examiner for a major awarding body. John Jeskins is a former teacher at cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College and chief Examiner, Principal Examiner and Reviser for a major awarding body. Jean Matthews has many years experience, both of teaching and examining at a senior level. She enjoys sharing her experience through delivering INSET for a major awarding body. Colin White is Head of Maths at St Josephs School in Launceston, Cornwall. He is also Principal Examiner for a major awarding body.