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BRIAN SPEED
KEITH GORDON
KEVIN EVANS
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CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Basic number 1

Chapter 2 Fractions 25

Chapter 3 Negative numbers 49

Chapter 4 More about number 67

Chapter 5 Perimeter and area 95

Chapter 6 Statistical representation 119

Chapter 7 Basic algebra 143

Chapter 8 Further number skills 167

Chapter 9 Ratios, fractions, speed and proportion 195

Chapter 10 Symmetry 213

Chapter 11 Averages 225

Chapter 12 Percentages 257

Chapter 13 Equations and inequalities 275

Chapter 14 Graphs 299

Chapter 15 Angles 327

Chapter 16 Circles 355

Chapter 17 Scale and drawing 373

Chapter 18 Probability 397

Chapter 19 Transformations 427

Chapter 20 Constructions 453

Chapter 21 Units 473

Chapter 22 Pie charts, scatter diagrams and surveys 483

Chapter 23 Pattern 505

Chapter 24 Surface area and volume of 3-D shapes 523

Chapter 25 Quadratic graphs 539

Chapter 26 Pythagoras theorem 549

Answers 563

Index 599

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Welcome to Collins GCSE Maths, the easiest way to learn and succeed in
Mathematics. This textbook uses a stimulating approach that really appeals to
students. Here are some of the key features of the textbook, to explain why.

Each chapter of the textbook begins with an Overview. The

Overview lists the Sections you will encounter in the chapter,
the key ideas you will learn, and shows how these ideas relate
to, and build upon, each other. The Overview also highlights
what you should already know, and if youre not sure, there is
a short Quick Check activity to test yourself and recap.

Maths can be useful to us every day of

our lives, so look out for these Really
Useful Maths! pages. These double page
spreads use big, bright illustrations to
depict real-life situations, and present a
short series of real-world problems for
you to practice your latest mathematical
skills on.

Each Section begins first by explaining

what mathematical ideas you are
aiming to learn, and then lists the key
words you will meet and use. The ideas
are clearly explained, and this is
followed by several examples showing
how they can be applied to real
problems. Then its your turn to work
through the exercises and improve your
skills. Notice the different coloured
panels along the outside of the exercise
pages. These show the equivalent exam
grade of the questions you are working
on, so you can always tell how well
you are doing.

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Every chapter in this textbook contains

lots of Exam Questions. These provide
ideal preparation for your examinations.
Each exam question section also
concludes with a fully worked example.
Compare this with your own work, and
pay special attention to the examiners
comments, which will ensure you
understand how to score maximum
marks.

Throughout the textbook you will find

Puzzles and Activities highlighted in
the green panels designed to
challenge your thinking and improve
your understanding.

Review the Grade Yourself pages at the

very end of the chapter. This will show
what exam grade you are currently
working at. Doublecheck What you
should now know to confirm that you
have the knowledge you need to
progress.

Working through these sections in the right way should mean you achieve your very best
in GCSE Maths. Remember though, if you get stuck, answers to all the questions are at
the back of the book (except the exam question answers which your teacher has).
We do hope you enjoy using Collins GCSE Maths, and wish you every good luck in
your studies!
Brian Speed, Keith Gordon, Kevin Evans

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ICONS

You may use your calculator for this question

You should not use your calculator for this question

Indicates a Using and Applying Mathematics question

Indicates a Proof question