Nelson Senior Maths 11 Mathematics Essential has been revised and updated for the Western Australia Curriculum and the Australian Curriculum. The Mathematics Essential course caters for students heading towards the workforce or further training after school, covering interesting and relevant applications of mathematics, and teaching useful skills for life. You'll also have access to FREE* NelsonNet resources to engage your students and provide you with valuable teaching tools.
Teacher Resources: ' All the resources from the student website ' Chapter PDFs ' Teaching plan ' ExamView software and question bank
Student Resources: ' Worksheets ' Skillsheets ' Video tutorials ' Spreadsheets ' ExamView chapter quizzes ' Weblinks *Complimentary access to NelsonNet is available to teachers who use the accompanying student book as a core resource in their classroom. Contact your education consultant for access codes and conditions.
Features:
- Written by successful authors Sue Thompson and Judy Binns who are experts in teaching and writing for senior practical mathematics courses.
- Chapters are written in plain English with an emphasis on numeracy and literacy.
- Themes include sport, health, travel, house plans, building and measurement.
- Each chapter begins with a chapter problem to be solved, a chapter table of contents, and a list of chapter outcomes.
- Graded exercises are linked to worked examples and include problem-solving and realistic applications.
- Investigations explore the syllabus in more detail through group work, discovery and modelling activities.
- A keyword activity at the end of each chapter focuses on the mathematics languages and terminology learned in the chapter.
- Glossary/index is a useful reference of course terminology.
About the Authors
Sue Thomson is a prolific and successful author with an interest in language development, financial literacy and making mathematics accessible to all. She is an experienced educational leader, examination writer and curriculum writer. Sue has written many successful series for Queensland, NSW, Victoria, and WA, including the Access to Prevocational Mathematics series.
Judy Binns Judy Binns is an experienced author and former head of mathematics who has taught in urban and rural schools. She has an interest in motivating students with learning difficulties, with wide experience in teaching senior practical mathematics courses. With Sue Thomson, Judy has written for senior practical mathematics in Queensland, NSW, Victoria, and WA.