Cambridge 3 Unit Mathematics Year 12 Pdf

About the authors

Dr Bill Pender is Subject Master in Mathematics at Sydney Grammar School, where he has taught since 1975. He has an MSc and PhD in Pure Mathematics from Sydney University and a BA(Hons) in Early English from Macquarie University. In 1973–4, he studied at Bonn University in Germany and he has lectured and tutored at Sydney University and at the University of NSW, where he was a Visiting Fellow in 1989. He was a member of the NSW Syllabus Committee in Mathematics for two years and subsequently of the Review Committee for the Years 9–10 Advanced Syllabus. He is a regular presenter of inservice courses for AIS and MANSW, and plays piano and harpsichord.

David Sadler is Second Master in Mathematics and Master in Charge of Statistics at Sydney Grammar School, where he has taught since 1980. He has a BSc from the University of NSW and an MA in Pure Mathematics and a DipEd from Sydney University. In 1979, he taught at Sydney Boys' High School, and he was a Visiting Fellow at the University of NSW in 1991.

Julia Shea is Head of Mathematics at Newington College, with a BSc and DipEd from the University of Tasmania. She taught for six years at Rosny College, a State Senior College in Hobart, and then for five years at Sydney Grammar School. She was a member of the Executive Committee of the Mathematics Association of Tasmania for five years.

Derek Ward has taught Mathematics at Sydney Grammar School since 1991, and is Master in Charge of Database Administration. He has an MSc in Applied Mathematics and a BScDipEd, both from the University of NSW, where he was subsequently Senior Tutor for three years. He has an AMusA in Flute, and sings in the Choir of Christ Church St Laurence.

About this title

CAMBRIDGE Mathematics 3 Unit Year 12 Enhanced encourages mathematical imagination, demonstrates the relationship between topics and reflects the key syllabus emphases for Stage 6 Mathematics.

This new enhanced version enables teachers and students to take full advantage of the latest educational technologies. It includes access to:

Digital versions of the student text in Interactive (HTML) and PDF formats to provide flexible and innovative digital resourcing options for class and home use

Online interactive objective response quizzes for each chapter, to provide further opportunities to practice the multiple choice style questions included in the HSC Mathematics exams.

Cambridge GO for students and teachers
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The Interactive Textbook may be accessed using the code in the Interactive Textbook sealed pocket, available for purchase separately or with the student text

The PDF textbook may be activated using the access code printed in the front of the textbook, or through the Interactive Textbook code, as above

The online quizzes are available through either Cambridge GO access code.

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Features of Cambridge Mathematics 3 Unit Year 12 Enhanced:

Provides theory that is logically developed and clearly explained

Summarises main result and algorithms in numbered boxes for easy reference and revision

Divides chapters systematically into manageable sections which consist of a substantial exercise preceded by theory and working examples

Designed to expand and develop the wide range of student abilities through extensive and aptly graded exercises, providing a large number of fully worked examples

Includes exercises divided into three groups: Foundation (basic algorithms), Development (algorithms applied to appropriate problems and put in context with material from other sections) Extension (to inspire further thought and development among those students who wish to master the Mathematics Extension 2 course).

How to use this book

This Interactive Textbook is an HTML version of the student textbook, with additional interactive features.

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First published 2012.

ISBN 978-1-139-50947-3 interactive textbook

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