Provides authoritative coverage of the new VCE Study Design

Demonstrates how to deliver the course content in the intention of the Study Design

Cambridge University Press is the market leader for maths learning at both senior and lower secondary level. Our proven teaching and learning formula has been modified to accommodate the unique requirements of this new course and give teachers and students the tools for VCE success.
Our authors have extensive experience in numeracy education and training, including work for ACER, VCAL, VCAA, MAV, and PISA and have published articles on the need for maths in context to engage reluctant maths students. Combining this with decades of practical classroom experience, they have developed a series that draws on current education research literature, focuses on best practice pedagogy particularly for this cohort, and carefully adheres to the AITSL standards.

The problem-solving cycle is explicitly taught through a variety of application tasks, investigations and hands-on activities to build skills in communicating mathematically.
Two investigations are included per chapter – the first being more scaffolded to guide students through the investigation and the second allowing for more independence.
Flexible options are provided for introducing concepts, allowing teachers to work with the interests of the students.
The use of relevant, up-to-date technology is encouraged throughout, supporting the achievement of Outcome 2 in the Study Design and assisting students to acquire skills they will use when they leave school.

A glossary of mathematical terms provides clear and concise definitions.
Literacy-oriented tasks are included in every section, where students are invited to find information on the internet, learn the etymology of words, complete crosswords, consider their learning through see/think/wonder activities, build word clouds, and more.
Mathematical concepts are introduced visually as much as possible and connected to images and examples from the real world.

Justine Sakurai discusses the structure of the activities - 3 minute video

Detailed teacher notes and lesson planners outline what the Study Design is asking of students and how to achieve that for each topic.
Practical starter activities provide a diagnostic opportunity for teachers and are accompanied by a rubric to help identify gaps in knowledge that need to be addressed.
Icons clearly indicate a practical activity or technology-oriented activity to simplify planning.
Suggestions for a range of useful apps are supported with advice on how to use them.
A host of downloadable resources provide additional activities, editable worksheets, solutions, planning documents and more.
The tried and tested Learning Management System (LMS) – available with the Online Teaching Suite – combines task-management tools, a powerful test generator, readymade tests, and a suite of student and whole-class reports.