Mathematics for the IB Diploma: Higher Level

Erscheinungsjahr 2012
ISBN: 978-1-107-66173-8
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 928 Seiten, Format (B × H): 197 mm x 266 mm, Gewicht: 1995 g

Reihe: IB Diploma

This title forms part of the completely new Mathematics for the IB Diploma series. This highly illustrated coursebook, available in both print and e-book formats, has been written to specifically cover the new IB Higher Level syllabus. Based on the new group 5 aims, the progressive approach encourages cumulative learning. Features include: a dedicated chapter exclusively for combined exercises; plenty of worked examples; questions colour-coded according to grade; exam-style questions; feature boxes of hints and tips. The print book includes a CD-ROM providing a complete e-version of the book, all the options chapters, extension worksheets, prior learning sheets, calculator skills sheets and fill-in proofs. These additional materials are also included in the e-book version.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Fannon, Paul

Kadelburg, Vesna

Woolley, Ben

Ward, Stephen

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Allgemeine Didaktik Naturwissenschaften, Mathematik (Unterricht & Didaktik)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction; Algebra: 1. Counting principles; Algebra, Function and Equations: 2. Exponents and logarithms; 3. Polynomials; 4. Algebraic structures; 5. The theory of functions; 6. Transformations of graphs; 7. Sequences and series; 8. Binomial expansion; Geometry: 9. Circular measure and trigonometric functions; 10. Trigonometric equations and identities; 11. Geometry of triangles and circles; 12. Further trigonometry; 13. Vectors; 14. Lines and planes in space; Algebra: 15. Complex numbers; Calculus: 16. Basic differentiation and its applications; 17. Basic integration and its applications; 18. Further differentiation methods; 19. Further integration methods; 20. Further applications of calculus; Probability and Statistics: 21. Summarising data; 22. Probability; 23. Discrete probability distributions; 24. Continuous distributions; Algebra: 25. Mathematical induction; 26. Questions crossing all chapters; Examination tips; Answers; Index; Acknowledgements; Terms and conditions of use for the CD-ROM.

Über Autor(innen)

Kadelburg, Vesna
Vesna Kadelburg is a teacher at the Stephen Perse Foundation (IB school of the year 2010/11). She has six years’ experience of teaching IB Mathematics at all levels. Whilst Head of Mathematics at Mander Portman Woodward College, she taught A Levels for all boards. She has represented both England and Serbia in international mathematics competitions and currently trains the UK mathematics team.

Fannon, Paul
Paul Fannon is a teacher at the Stephen Perse Foundation (IB School of the Year 2010/11). He has nine years’ experience of teaching IB Mathematics from Studies to Further Mathematics, as well as Theory of Knowledge and A Levels (OCR). He has a background as a researcher in both the physical and biological sciences.

Ward, Stephen
Stephen Ward is currently Head of Sixth Form at Lancing College in West Sussex where he is also responsible for the Gifted and Talented Programme for Mathematics. He has 6 years experience of teaching A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics (Edexcel and OCR) and as well as an undergraduate and Masters degree in Mathematics he also has a background in Educational research and Economics.

Woolley, Ben
Ben Woolley is a teacher at the Stephen Perse Foundation (IB school of the year 2010/11). He has four years’ experience of teaching IB Mathematics and A Level (OCR). He has a background in epidemiology and is a qualified vet!

Paul Fannon is a teacher at the Stephen Perse Foundation (IB School of the Year 2010/11). He has nine years’ experience of teaching IB Mathematics from Studies to Further Mathematics, as well as Theory of Knowledge and A Levels (OCR). He has a background as a researcher in both the physical and biological sciences.

Vesna Kadelburg is a teacher at the Stephen Perse Foundation (IB school of the year 2010/11). She has six years’ experience of teaching IB Mathematics at all levels. Whilst Head of Mathematics at Mander Portman Woodward College, she taught A Levels for all boards. She has represented both England and Serbia in international mathematics competitions and currently trains the UK mathematics team.

Ben Woolley is a teacher at the Stephen Perse Foundation (IB school of the year 2010/11). He has four years’ experience of teaching IB Mathematics and A Level (OCR). He has a background in epidemiology and is a qualified vet!

Stephen Ward is currently Head of Sixth Form at Lancing College in West Sussex where he is also responsible for the Gifted and Talented Programme for Mathematics. He has 6 years experience of teaching A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics (Edexcel and OCR) and as well as an undergraduate and Masters degree in Mathematics he also has a background in Educational research and Economics.