Connections Maths 7 is the first of two dynamic textbooks and CD-ROM packages that give complete coverage of the new Mathematics Stage 4 syll abus for New South Wales. Features: outcomes at the start of every chapter a dynamic full colour design that clearl y distinguishes theory, examples, exercises, and features caref ully graded exercises with worked examples and solutions linked to each cartoons offering helpful hints working mathematically strands that are fully integrated. These also feature regularly in chal lenging sections designed as extension material which also contain inter esting historical and real life context a chapter review to rev ise and consolidate learning in each chapter speed skills secti ons to revise and provide mental arithmetic skills problem solv ing application strategies with communication and reasoning through an i nquiry approach a comprehensive Diagnostic test providing a cum ulative review of learning in all chapters, cross referenced to each exe rcise integrated technology activities literacy skills develop language skills relevant to each chapter fully linked icons to accompanying CD-ROM. The student CD-ROM accompanying this textb ook can be used at school or at home for further explanation and learnin g Each CD-ROM contains: interactive worked ex amples movies related to selected topics offering explanation f or visual learners. These feature bright, energetic, young presenters in appealing locations technology files featuring demonstration s preadsheets and dynamic geometry software the entire textbook, with hyperlinks to the above features

The Connections Maths 7 Teaching and Assessment Book includes many re sources that makes using the Connections series the most effective and u ser-friendly series available. The resources in this book include : a teaching program referenced to the student book syllabus notes detailed guidance on teaching each topic outcomes clearly stated and cross referenced to the student book assessment and reporting strategies over 70 photocopiable worksheets for use with talented students solutions to all wor ksheets overview and summary of every chapter and exercise in t he student book answers to activities in the student book relevant internet sites and further research questions all this material is also provided on CD-ROM to allow for customising

Connections Maths 8 is the second of two dynamic textbooks and CD-ROM packages that give complete coverage of the new Mathematics Stage 4 syl labus for New South Wales. Features: outcomes at the start of every chapter a dynamic full colour design that clear ly distinguishes theory, examples, exercises, and features care fully graded exercises with worked examples and solutions linked to each cartoons offering helpful hints working mathematicall y strands that are fully integrated. These also feature regularly in cha llenging sections designed as extension material which also contain inte resting historical and real life context a chapter review to re vise and consolidate learning in each chapter speed skills sect ions to revise and provide mental arithmetic skills problem sol ving application strategies with communication and reasoning through an inquiry approach a comprehensive Diagnostic test providing a cu mulative review of learning in all chapters, cross referenced to each ex ercise integrated technology activities literacy skill s develop language skills relevant to each chapter fully linked icons to accompanying CD-ROM. the student CD-ROM accompanying this textbook can be used at school or at home for further explanation a nd learning. Each CD-ROM contains: animated w orked examples movies related to selected topics offering expla nation for visual learners. These feature bright, energetic, young prese nters in appealing locations technology files featuring formatt ed spreadsheets and geometry demonstrations the entire textbook, with hyperlinks to the above features.

A unique book providing a tour through the fascinating connections between mathematics and games.

Designed for the new syllabus, this book will engage and support stud ents of all abilities. Presented in vibrant full colour format with phot ographs and cartoons. Connections Maths will motivate learning and appea l to all students. Each book comes with an interactive CD-ROM with extra learning material.

Connections Stage 4 Blackline Masters is designed for students studyi ng the Stage 4 (Years 7 and 8) course. The blackline masters in this boo k are generally quite challenging. They provide interesting enrichment a ctivities that will expand students,, skills in working mathematically a nd will help in developing positive attitudes towards mathematics. Techn ology can be used, where appropriate, to develop further understanding o f mathematical concepts. These blackline masters are also useful in asse ssing learning outcomes; they provide opportunities to work with others and also gives students an interesting way of showing their mathematical skills. Features include: a variety of problem-solv ing activities associated with the mathematics students are studying practise sheets to revise basic mathematical facts practi cal work that involves constructions of and investigations of the proper ties of basic shapes and solids language exercises to revise wo rds used in the topics a number of grids that are useful for dr awing shapes and investigating the properties of shapes answers to most of the blackline master sheets