Maths B: Modelling and Problem Solving

Each of these three titles for Maths A, Maths B and Maths C, provides a comprehensive range of questions for each topic, with an emphasis on modelling and problem solving. They are particularly valuable for Queensland senior maths students.

For each topic there are

• fully worked solutions for each questions
• formula test for each topic
• general strategies for approaching questions on the topic
• student record sheet, to record progress
• tips for helping to solve questions

In addition there is a complete practice paper, using the format and layout of a senior maths examination, with annotations to show students how to approach the paper.

The result is a book that allows students to experience the complete range of the types of questions asked and which they can use:

• in Year 11 and Year 12, while studying the topic in class
• before examination and assessment for revision and final study
• to concentrate on and improve in weaker topics

Julie Quinn is Curriculum Director at St Joseph's College Brisbane. Owain Rowland-Jones is an experienced senior maths teacher, formerly teaching at Scots College.

Contents

• To the student
• Using a topic approach
• Steps to success
• Techniques for answering questions
• Exam techniques
• Abbreviations, symbols
• Sample exam paper, with annotations
• Solutions to sample exam paper

TOPICS 

• Functions
• Rates of change
• Periodic functions & applications, and trigonometry
• Exponential & logarithmic functions, and applications
• Optimisation using derivatives
• Integration
• Applied statistical analysis