Publisher's Synopsis
The Essential Maths for Students series provides the fundamental mathematical and statistical techniques required by students entering Higher Education in a wide range of courses. Reflecting the needs of both student and lecturer, each text assumes little previous knowledge and is designed to raise the reader's proficiency to the level required by today's courses.Foundation Maths - second edition is specifically written for non-specialists who need a solid introductory grounding in mathematics for their course. Essential mathematical ideas are explored through worked examples, highlighted key points and self-assessment questions. Particular emphasis is placed on developing basic algebraic skills.For the second edition, the authors have added a new chapter on decimal fractions, new material on the composition of functions, and a wealth of new examples and exercises spread throughout the book.Ideal for foundation and access courses in mathematics for a whole range of degrees and diplomas in subjects such as science, engineering, social sciences, geography, marketing, business studies, management, combined studies and design.Features:? serves equally well as self-study course, classro;informal and user-friendly throughout? complete self-study units? start-of-chapter objectives and end-of-chapter self-assessment questions? numerous fully-worked examples? end-of-chapter test and assignment questions? highlighted key points and formulaeTony Croft is Manager of the Mathematics Learning Support Centre in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Loughborough University and Robert Davison is a Principal Lecturer in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at De Montfort University.((AW logo))
