Building on the proven teaching and learning formula that underpins the Essential Mathematics 7-10 series, this new edition has been developed specifically for Western Australian students.

Students are supported through the new Western Australian Curriculum with logical and sequential topic development, carefully graded questions, linked examples and various rich tasks to encourage deep understanding of concepts.
 
In each year level, selected content is labelled Consolidating (for content in the previous level); Optional for Years 9 & 10 (leading to senior mathematics studies); and Extending (for content that goes beyond the core and Optional content) providing the flexibility to meet the needs of all students.
 
A stronger emphasis is placed on financial mathematics, in line with the new WA Curriculum. 

A mathematical modelling activity in every chapter provides students with opportunities to understand how the modelling process works and can be applied to solve problems.

Students are guided to use a computational approach to solving problems, using step-by-step processes, simulations and flowcharts in conjunction with a range of digital tools and software such as spreadsheets, Desmos, geometry software and CAS calculators.

Ongoing enhancements to the Cambridge HOTmaths platform ensure that the fully integrated Interactive textbook provides complementary and engaging resources that consolidate classroom teaching and allow students to take control of their own learning.

Follow-up work comprising worked example videos, Now you try questions, exercise questions and links to section content can be assigned to students to address gaps in knowledge identified in the Diagnostic Assessment tool.