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Syllabus subject matter at the start of each chapter Text written at appropriate reading level for senior students Life-related applications Historical notes Clearly worked examples which allow students to study independently Definitions and rules are highlighted Numerous, well graded exercises Class discussion topics Appropriate use of technology using graphics calculator activities which are integrated throughout the text Problem solving strategies are developed in all topics Mathematical modeling is integrated throughout the text Investigations to develop concepts Statistics using real-life datasets ‘Words you need to know' section in each chapter End of chapter review End of chapter tests End of chapter extension activities Cumulative review exercises An appendix to maintain knowledge and procedures Glossary Student's CD Includes: The complete textbook with links from the detailed contents list Exercises linked to the answers End of chapter test worksheets Chapter review worksheets Web page links Spreadsheets to support investigations where appropriate ‘Words you need to know' linked to the glossary CONTENTS: Chapter 1: Introduction To Functions Chapter 2: Quadratic Functions Chapter 3: Exploring Data Chapter 4: Modelling Data With Functions Chapter 5: Trigonometry Chapter 6: Revision Exercises For Chapters 1–5 Chapter 7: Indices And Logarithms Chapter 8: Polynomials Chapter 9: Further Functions And Relations Chapter 10: Rate Chapter 11: Instantaneous Rates Of Change—Differential Calculus Chapter 12: Revision Exercises For Chapters 7–11 Appendix 1: Maintaining Basic Knowledge And Procedures Appendix 2: Chapter 3 Survey On Statistics Appendix 3: Glossary Answers