Author(s): David Barton

Secondary Year 11 (level 1 NCEA) Maths | Mathematics

This third edition of Beta Mathematics is written for Level 5 Mathematics and Statistics in the New Zealand Curriculum. The content matches the three curriculum strands: Number and Algebra, Geometry and Measurement, and Statistics. As a key component in the only current New Zealand-written secondary mathematics series, Beta Mathematics is rich in cross-curricular applications, which are always grounded in a New Zealand context. The mathematical activities are designed to relate to the students’ own experiences. New to this edition: - About 30 extra exercises for skills practice, by teacher request - Each chapter has a new summary exercise at the end, called 'Checking Your Understanding'. The questions are graded in difficulty in the usual David Barton style - New material on: unit ratios algebraic fractions converting area units parallel and perpendicular lines a variety of lively new puzzles and investigations to add interest, and show maths in unexpected situations - The Statistics section has been extensively over-hauled to put the emphasis on interpreting data displays and distributions - Thoroughly updated to reflect GST, tax rates, realistic prices, and more. This Textbook can be used alongside the other elements of the Beta Mathematics package: - Beta Mathematics Workbook (ISBN 9780947496494) – a write-on publication for student use at home or in class