Foundation Maths has been written for students taking higher and further education courses who may not have specialised in mathematics on post-16 qualifications and need to use mathematical and statistical tools in their courses. It is ideally suited to those studying marketing, business studies, management, science, engineering, social science, geography, combined studies and design. It will be particularly useful for those who lack confidence and who need careful, steady guidance in mathematical methods. For those whose mathematical expertise is already established, the book will be a helpful revision and reference guide. The style of the book also makes it suitable for self-study and distance learning.
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Anthony Crofthas taught mathematics in further and higher education institutions for over thirty years.He is currently Professor of Mathematics Education and Director of sigma- theCentre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning based in theMathematics Education Centre at Loughborough University. He teaches mathematics and engineering undergraduates, and has championed mathematics support for students who find the transition from school to university difficult.He has authored many very successful mathematics textbooks, including several for engineering students. In 2008 he was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship in recognition of his work in these fields.
Robert Davisonhas thirty years' experience teaching mathematics in both further and higher education.He has authored many very successful mathematics textbooks, including several for engineering students.
Inhalt
- Mathematical symbols
- Using mathematical and statistical computer software and apps in Foundation Maths
- 1 Arithmetic of whole numbers
- 2 Fractions
- 3 Decimal numbers
- 4 Percentage and ratio
- 5 Algebra
- 6 Indices
- 7 Simplifying algebraic expressions
- 8 Factorisation
- 9 Algebraic fractions
- 10 Transposing formulae
- 11 Solving equations
- 12 Sequences and series
- 13 Sets
- 14 Number bases
- 15 Elementary logic
- 16 Functions
- 17 Graphs of functions
- 18 The straight line
- 19 The exponential function
- 20 The logarithm function
- 21 Measurement
- 22 Introduction to trigonometry
- 23 The trigonometrical functions and their graphs
- 24 Trigonometrical identities and equations
- 25 Solution of triangles
- 26 Vectors
- 27 Matrices
- 28 Complex numbers
- 29 Tables and charts
- 30 Statistics
- 31 Probability
- 32 Correlation
- 33 Regression
- 34 Gradients of curves
- 35 Techniques of differentiation
- 36 Integration and areas under curves
- 37 Techniques of integration
- 38 Functions of more than one variable and partial differentiation
- Solutions