English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Student Book, Student Book + Work Book Pack, Study Guides, Test Book, Year, Year 12
English Language Year 12 – Units 3 & 4
$49.95
Insight’s new English Language Year 12: VCE Units 3 & 4 provides comprehensive coverage of Units 3 and 4 of the VCE English Language Study Design, to be implemented in 2024. Each chapter provides clear and thorough explanations of key knowledge, supported by linguistic theory and contemporary examples.
Written by highly experienced English Language teachers and assessors, this title provides students with clarity and direction regarding the content and Outcomes for each area of study. A variety of engaging activities will assist students to prepare for assessment tasks and lay the critical foundations for success in the end-of-year exam.
This book features:
- Accessible and thorough coverage of the key knowledge for each of the Outcomes in the Study Design
- Activities designed to encourage the development of skills in identifying, describing and analysing features of formal and informal language in written and spoken texts
- Activities designed to encourage the development of skills in identifying, describing and analysing varieties of English in Australian society
- An exploration of attitudes towards these varieties of English, and of how language choices reflect and convey identity
- High-level sample answers, available online
- Links to further reading and resources.
English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Student Book, Student Book + Work Book Pack, Study Guides, Test Book, Year, Year 12
English Language Year 12 – Units 3 & 4
$49.95
Insight’s new English Language Year 12: VCE Units 3 & 4 provides comprehensive coverage of Units 3 and 4 of the VCE English Language Study Design, to be implemented in 2024. Each chapter provides clear and thorough explanations of key knowledge, supported by linguistic theory and contemporary examples.
Written by highly experienced English Language teachers and assessors, this title provides students with clarity and direction regarding the content and Outcomes for each area of study. A variety of engaging activities will assist students to prepare for assessment tasks and lay the critical foundations for success in the end-of-year exam.
This book features:
- Accessible and thorough coverage of the key knowledge for each of the Outcomes in the Study Design
- Activities designed to encourage the development of skills in identifying, describing and analysing features of formal and informal language in written and spoken texts
- Activities designed to encourage the development of skills in identifying, describing and analysing varieties of English in Australian society
- An exploration of attitudes towards these varieties of English, and of how language choices reflect and convey identity
- High-level sample answers, available online
- Links to further reading and resources.
ENGLISH, English, English, English Skills, ENGLISH YEAR 12 (READING & RESPONDING), Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Test Book, Writing Skills, Year, Year 11
English Year 11: VCE unit 1 & 2
$49.95
The book features:
- Clear definitions and explanations for all key knowledge and vocabulary
- Activities that put knowledge into practice and build skills at every stage
- Sentence starters, model paragraphs and word banks to help students develop stronger written pieces
- Guidelines for writing personal and analytical responses to texts for Area of Study 1: Reading and exploring texts
- A variety of text excerpts to demonstrate the structures, language features and conventions of text types used in Area of Study 2: Crafting texts
- Strategies and activities to explore ideas and develop written pieces for five key ideas, including suggested mentor texts and annotated excerpts
- A range of media texts covering recent issues for Area of Study 2: Exploring argument
- Sample responses for all assessment tasks.
ENGLISH, English, English, English Skills, ENGLISH YEAR 12 (READING & RESPONDING), Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Test Book, Writing Skills, Year, Year 11
English Year 11: VCE unit 1 & 2
$49.95
The book features:
- Clear definitions and explanations for all key knowledge and vocabulary
- Activities that put knowledge into practice and build skills at every stage
- Sentence starters, model paragraphs and word banks to help students develop stronger written pieces
- Guidelines for writing personal and analytical responses to texts for Area of Study 1: Reading and exploring texts
- A variety of text excerpts to demonstrate the structures, language features and conventions of text types used in Area of Study 2: Crafting texts
- Strategies and activities to explore ideas and develop written pieces for five key ideas, including suggested mentor texts and annotated excerpts
- A range of media texts covering recent issues for Area of Study 2: Exploring argument
- Sample responses for all assessment tasks.
Film, Secondary, Teacher's Resources, Test Book, Year, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Film Analysis Handbook 2nd ed
$49.95
FEATURES:
- More than 160 full-colour photographs illustrating key terms and film techniques
- Excellent strategies and straightforward models for writing about film
- Discussion of the technical aspects of filmmaking
- Analysis of genres, narratives, intertextuality and more.
Film, Secondary, Teacher's Resources, Test Book, Year, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Film Analysis Handbook 2nd ed
$49.95
FEATURES:
- More than 160 full-colour photographs illustrating key terms and film techniques
- Excellent strategies and straightforward models for writing about film
- Discussion of the technical aspects of filmmaking
- Analysis of genres, narratives, intertextuality and more.
English, Literature, Secondary English, Shakespeare Play, Teacher's Resources, Test Book, Year 10, Year 8, Year 9
Harmlet Shakespeare Play 2nd ed
$30.95
EACH TITLE FEATURES:
- Accessible text notes on each page of the play text
- A brief synopsis, character list and key vocabulary at the start of each scene, to orient students to the text
- Stimulating historical background information, explanations of themes and techniques, and different interpretations compared and contrasted
- Numerous questions and activities for varied exploration of the play, including ideas for performance, creative writing, illustration and analysis.
English, Literature, Secondary English, Shakespeare Play, Teacher's Resources, Test Book, Year 10, Year 8, Year 9
Harmlet Shakespeare Play 2nd ed
$30.95
EACH TITLE FEATURES:
- Accessible text notes on each page of the play text
- A brief synopsis, character list and key vocabulary at the start of each scene, to orient students to the text
- Stimulating historical background information, explanations of themes and techniques, and different interpretations compared and contrasted
- Numerous questions and activities for varied exploration of the play, including ideas for performance, creative writing, illustration and analysis.
ICE-EM Mathematics Year 10 Third Edition Interactive Textbook (DIGITAL ONLY)
$59.95
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Peter Brown
Peter Brown completed postgraduate degrees in Pure Mathematics and Ancient Greek at the University of Sydney and has worked for nine years as a mathematics teacher in NSW State schools. Since 1990, he has taught Pure Mathematics at the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). He was appointed Director of First Year Studies at UNSW from 2011 to 2015. He specialises in Number Theory and History of Mathematics and has published in both areas. Peter regularly speaks at teacher inservices, Talented Student days and Mathematics Olympiad Camps. In 2008 he received a UNSW Vice Chancellor’s Teaching Award for educational leadership.
Michael Evans
Michael Evans has a PhD in Mathematics from Monash University and a Diploma of Education from La Trobe University. He currently holds the honorary position of Senior Consultant at the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute at the University of Melbourne. He was Head of Mathematics at Scotch College, Melbourne, and has also taught in public schools and in recent years has returned to classroom teaching. He has been very involved with curriculum development at both state and national levels. In 1999, Michael was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws by Monash University for his contribution to mathematics education.
Garth Gaudry
Garth Gaudry was Head of Mathematics at Flinders University before moving to UNSW, where he became Head of School. He was the inaugural Director of AMSI before he became the Director of AMSI’s International Centre of Excellence for Education in Mathematics. Previous positions include membership of the South Australian Mathematics Subject Committee and the Eltis Committee appointed by the NSW Government to enquire into Outcomes and Profiles. He was a life member of the Australian Mathematical Society and Emeritus Professor of Mathematics, UNSW.
David Hunt
David Hunt graduated from the University of Sydney in 1967 with an Honours degree in Mathematics and Physics, then obtained a master’s degree and a doctorate from the University of Warwick. He was appointed to a lectureship in Pure Mathematics at UNSW in 1971, where he is currently an honorary Associate Professor. David has taught courses in Pure Mathematics from first year to master’s level and was Director of First Year Studies in Mathematics for five years. Many of David’s activities outside UNSW have centred on the Australian Mathematics Trust. These contributions as well as those to the Inter national Mathematical Olympiad movement were recognised by the award of the Paul Erdos medal in 2016.
Robert McLaren
Robert McLaren graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) and a Diploma of Education. He commenced his teaching career in 1979 at The Geelong College and has taught at a number of Victorian Independent Schools throughout his career. He has been involved in textbook writing, curriculum development and VCE examination setting and marking during his teaching life. He has taught mathematics at all secondary levels and has a particular interest in problem solving. Robert is currently Vice Principal at Scotch College in Melbourne.
Bill Pender
Bill Pender has a PhD in Pure Mathematics from Sydney University. After a year at Bonn University , he taught at Sydney Grammar School from 1975 to 2008, where he was Subject Master for many years. He has been involved in the development of NSW Mathematics syllabuses since the early 1990s, and was a foundation member of the Education Advisory Committee of AMSI. He has also lectured and tutored at Sydney University and at UNSW, and given various inservice courses. Bill is the lead author of the NSW calculus series Cambridge Mathematics.
Brian Woolacott
Brian Woolacott graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science and a Diploma of Education. In 1979 he started his teaching career at Scotch College, Melbourne, and he has taught at all secondary levels. For 13 years Brian was the Coordinator of Mathematics for Years 9 and 10 and during this time he was involved in co-authoring a number of textbooks for the Year 9 and 10 levels. Brian is currently the Dean of Studies at Scotch College.
ICE-EM Mathematics Year 10 Third Edition Interactive Textbook (DIGITAL ONLY)
$59.95
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Peter Brown
Peter Brown completed postgraduate degrees in Pure Mathematics and Ancient Greek at the University of Sydney and has worked for nine years as a mathematics teacher in NSW State schools. Since 1990, he has taught Pure Mathematics at the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). He was appointed Director of First Year Studies at UNSW from 2011 to 2015. He specialises in Number Theory and History of Mathematics and has published in both areas. Peter regularly speaks at teacher inservices, Talented Student days and Mathematics Olympiad Camps. In 2008 he received a UNSW Vice Chancellor’s Teaching Award for educational leadership.
Michael Evans
Michael Evans has a PhD in Mathematics from Monash University and a Diploma of Education from La Trobe University. He currently holds the honorary position of Senior Consultant at the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute at the University of Melbourne. He was Head of Mathematics at Scotch College, Melbourne, and has also taught in public schools and in recent years has returned to classroom teaching. He has been very involved with curriculum development at both state and national levels. In 1999, Michael was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws by Monash University for his contribution to mathematics education.
Garth Gaudry
Garth Gaudry was Head of Mathematics at Flinders University before moving to UNSW, where he became Head of School. He was the inaugural Director of AMSI before he became the Director of AMSI’s International Centre of Excellence for Education in Mathematics. Previous positions include membership of the South Australian Mathematics Subject Committee and the Eltis Committee appointed by the NSW Government to enquire into Outcomes and Profiles. He was a life member of the Australian Mathematical Society and Emeritus Professor of Mathematics, UNSW.
David Hunt
David Hunt graduated from the University of Sydney in 1967 with an Honours degree in Mathematics and Physics, then obtained a master’s degree and a doctorate from the University of Warwick. He was appointed to a lectureship in Pure Mathematics at UNSW in 1971, where he is currently an honorary Associate Professor. David has taught courses in Pure Mathematics from first year to master’s level and was Director of First Year Studies in Mathematics for five years. Many of David’s activities outside UNSW have centred on the Australian Mathematics Trust. These contributions as well as those to the Inter national Mathematical Olympiad movement were recognised by the award of the Paul Erdos medal in 2016.
Robert McLaren
Robert McLaren graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) and a Diploma of Education. He commenced his teaching career in 1979 at The Geelong College and has taught at a number of Victorian Independent Schools throughout his career. He has been involved in textbook writing, curriculum development and VCE examination setting and marking during his teaching life. He has taught mathematics at all secondary levels and has a particular interest in problem solving. Robert is currently Vice Principal at Scotch College in Melbourne.
Bill Pender
Bill Pender has a PhD in Pure Mathematics from Sydney University. After a year at Bonn University , he taught at Sydney Grammar School from 1975 to 2008, where he was Subject Master for many years. He has been involved in the development of NSW Mathematics syllabuses since the early 1990s, and was a foundation member of the Education Advisory Committee of AMSI. He has also lectured and tutored at Sydney University and at UNSW, and given various inservice courses. Bill is the lead author of the NSW calculus series Cambridge Mathematics.
Brian Woolacott
Brian Woolacott graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science and a Diploma of Education. In 1979 he started his teaching career at Scotch College, Melbourne, and he has taught at all secondary levels. For 13 years Brian was the Coordinator of Mathematics for Years 9 and 10 and during this time he was involved in co-authoring a number of textbooks for the Year 9 and 10 levels. Brian is currently the Dean of Studies at Scotch College.
ICE-EM Mathematics Year 5 Third Edition (Interactive Textbook Powered By Cambridge HOTMaths)
$47.95
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Colin Becker
Colin Becker works as a Mathematics and ITL T specialist at an independent boys’ school in Adelaide. Colin has written for professional publications, presented at conferences and schools, and is actively involved in mathematics education.
Howard Cole
Howard Cole was Senior Mathematics Master at Sydney Grammar School Edgecliff Preparatory for many years. He outlined the whole primary curriculum during that time, as well as writing and producing in-school workbooks for Years 5 and 6. Now retired from teaching, he still maintains a keen interest in mathematics and curriculum development.
Andy Edwards
Andy Edwards taught in secondary mathematics classrooms for 31 years in Victoria, Canada and Queensland. Since 2004, he has worked for the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority writing materials for their assessment programs from Years 3 to 12 and as a test item developer for W A’s OLNA program since 2013. He has written non-routine problems for the Australian Mathematics Trust since 1991.
Garth Gaudry
Garth Gaudry was Head of Mathematics at Flinders University before moving to UNSW, where he became Head of School. He was the inaugural Director of AMSI before he became the Director of AMSI’s International Centre of Excellence for Education in Mathematics. Previous positions include membership of the South Australian Mathematics Subject Committee and the Eltis Committee appointed by the NSW Government to enquire into Outcomes and Profiles. He was a life member of the Australian Mathematical Society and Emeritus Professor of Mathematics, UNSW.
Janine McIntosh
Janine McIntosh manages AMSI Schools at the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute. Janine leads a professional development and schools-visit program for teachers across the country. Through clusters of schools supported by industry and government partners, Janine’s aim is to encourage more Australians to enjoy and study mathematics.
Janine has developed a suite of online and careers materials in her time at AMSI and was one of the writers for the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics F – 10. She is an experienced primary teacher, who has worked as a lecturer in mathematics education at the University of Melbourne and serves on the Maths Challenge and AMOC Committees of the Australian Mathematics Trust.
Jacqui Ramagge
Jacqui Ramagge is currently Head of the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University in Sydney . After graduating in 1993 with a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Warwick (UK) she worked at the University of Newcastle (Australia) until 2007 and then at the University of Wollongong until 2015 when she moved to the University of Sydney. She has served on the Australian Research Council College of Experts, including as Chair of Australian Laureate Fellowships Selection Advisory Committee. She teaches mathematics at all levels from primary school to PhD courses and has won a teaching award. She contributed to the Vermont Mathematics Initiative (USA) and is a founding member of the Australian Mathematics T rust Primary Problems Committee. In 2013 she received a BH Neumann Award from the Australian Mathematics Trust for her significant contribution to the enrichment of mathematics learning in Australia.
ICE-EM Mathematics Year 5 Third Edition (Interactive Textbook Powered By Cambridge HOTMaths)
$47.95
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Colin Becker
Colin Becker works as a Mathematics and ITL T specialist at an independent boys’ school in Adelaide. Colin has written for professional publications, presented at conferences and schools, and is actively involved in mathematics education.
Howard Cole
Howard Cole was Senior Mathematics Master at Sydney Grammar School Edgecliff Preparatory for many years. He outlined the whole primary curriculum during that time, as well as writing and producing in-school workbooks for Years 5 and 6. Now retired from teaching, he still maintains a keen interest in mathematics and curriculum development.
Andy Edwards
Andy Edwards taught in secondary mathematics classrooms for 31 years in Victoria, Canada and Queensland. Since 2004, he has worked for the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority writing materials for their assessment programs from Years 3 to 12 and as a test item developer for W A’s OLNA program since 2013. He has written non-routine problems for the Australian Mathematics Trust since 1991.
Garth Gaudry
Garth Gaudry was Head of Mathematics at Flinders University before moving to UNSW, where he became Head of School. He was the inaugural Director of AMSI before he became the Director of AMSI’s International Centre of Excellence for Education in Mathematics. Previous positions include membership of the South Australian Mathematics Subject Committee and the Eltis Committee appointed by the NSW Government to enquire into Outcomes and Profiles. He was a life member of the Australian Mathematical Society and Emeritus Professor of Mathematics, UNSW.
Janine McIntosh
Janine McIntosh manages AMSI Schools at the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute. Janine leads a professional development and schools-visit program for teachers across the country. Through clusters of schools supported by industry and government partners, Janine’s aim is to encourage more Australians to enjoy and study mathematics.
Janine has developed a suite of online and careers materials in her time at AMSI and was one of the writers for the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics F – 10. She is an experienced primary teacher, who has worked as a lecturer in mathematics education at the University of Melbourne and serves on the Maths Challenge and AMOC Committees of the Australian Mathematics Trust.
Jacqui Ramagge
Jacqui Ramagge is currently Head of the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University in Sydney . After graduating in 1993 with a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Warwick (UK) she worked at the University of Newcastle (Australia) until 2007 and then at the University of Wollongong until 2015 when she moved to the University of Sydney. She has served on the Australian Research Council College of Experts, including as Chair of Australian Laureate Fellowships Selection Advisory Committee. She teaches mathematics at all levels from primary school to PhD courses and has won a teaching award. She contributed to the Vermont Mathematics Initiative (USA) and is a founding member of the Australian Mathematics T rust Primary Problems Committee. In 2013 she received a BH Neumann Award from the Australian Mathematics Trust for her significant contribution to the enrichment of mathematics learning in Australia.
English, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary English, Teacher's Resources, Test Book, Writing Skills, Year, Year 11, Year 12
Key Skills VCE English
$39.95
THE BOOK FEATURES:
- Guidelines and models for responding both personally and analytically to texts
- Advice for using key ideas and mentor texts to stimulate students’ own writing
- Diverse and engaging media texts, including audio and audiovisual texts, on contemporary issues
- High-level sample responses for all assessment tasks
- A chapter on the exam
- Bonus digital resources, including additional sample responses and further assessment practice.
English, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary English, Teacher's Resources, Test Book, Writing Skills, Year, Year 11, Year 12
Key Skills VCE English
$39.95
THE BOOK FEATURES:
- Guidelines and models for responding both personally and analytically to texts
- Advice for using key ideas and mentor texts to stimulate students’ own writing
- Diverse and engaging media texts, including audio and audiovisual texts, on contemporary issues
- High-level sample responses for all assessment tasks
- A chapter on the exam
- Bonus digital resources, including additional sample responses and further assessment practice.
Literature Handbook
$54.95
THE BOOK FEATURES:
- Definitions of the main terms and techniques used by writers of novels, short stories, plays, poems and nonfiction, and by creators of films
- Hundreds of examples from a wide range of texts, including excerpts from prose fiction, drama and poetry
- Explanations of the features and conventions of a range of literary forms and styles, such as romanticism, realism, modernism and postmodernism
- Guidelines on how to write a close analysis of a passage or poem, and complete sample essays
- Models of critical approaches to literature, including an overview of the main literary theories
- A literary time line from ancient Greece to the present and a comprehensive glossary of literary terms for quick reference.
Literature Handbook
$54.95
THE BOOK FEATURES:
- Definitions of the main terms and techniques used by writers of novels, short stories, plays, poems and nonfiction, and by creators of films
- Hundreds of examples from a wide range of texts, including excerpts from prose fiction, drama and poetry
- Explanations of the features and conventions of a range of literary forms and styles, such as romanticism, realism, modernism and postmodernism
- Guidelines on how to write a close analysis of a passage or poem, and complete sample essays
- Models of critical approaches to literature, including an overview of the main literary theories
- A literary time line from ancient Greece to the present and a comprehensive glossary of literary terms for quick reference.
Insight English Skills Series, Literature, Secondary, Secondary English, Student Book, Teacher's Resources, Test Book, Writing Skills, Year, Year 11, Year 12
Literature Western Australia (Print & Digital)
$49.95
Literature: Western Australia includes:
- All the essential knowledge for both Year 11 and Year 12 Literature
- Clear explanations of key concepts, reinforced by textual examples
- Annotated sample analyses that model metalanguage use and the application of analytical tools
- Guidelines for doing a close reading
- Numerous activities to build skills in writing and analysis
- A glossary and historical timeline for quick reference
- Guidelines for internal assessment tasks as well as the final exam.
Insight English Skills Series, Literature, Secondary, Secondary English, Student Book, Teacher's Resources, Test Book, Writing Skills, Year, Year 11, Year 12
Literature Western Australia (Print & Digital)
$49.95
Literature: Western Australia includes:
- All the essential knowledge for both Year 11 and Year 12 Literature
- Clear explanations of key concepts, reinforced by textual examples
- Annotated sample analyses that model metalanguage use and the application of analytical tools
- Guidelines for doing a close reading
- Numerous activities to build skills in writing and analysis
- A glossary and historical timeline for quick reference
- Guidelines for internal assessment tasks as well as the final exam.
Nelson VicMaths 12 SPECIALIST SB WB Value Pack with Nelson MindTap 15 Months
$99.95
Achieve VCE maths mastery with our comprehensive Specialist Mathematics Year 12 Value Pack. Built upon research into the science of learning, Nelson VICmaths Student Book is a complete teaching and learning solution to create focused and successful VCE Specialist Mathematics students.
The design and structure of this student book has been informed by teacher advice and evidence-based pedagogy, with the focus on preparing VCE students for their exams and maximising their learning achievement.
The Specialist Mathematics Mastery Workbook works with the student book to students understanding using example-based learning strategies to build their higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills. The workbook contains matched examples that pair with each of the worked examples in the student book. This extra level will build students procedural fluency, equipping them to succeed in their exams.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Greg Neal is the Mathematics Learning Area Leader at Ballarat High School and has been teaching for over 30 years. He has written a range of texts for VCE Mathematics, has been a VCAA examination assessor and is extremely proficient with CAS technology.
Sue Garner is Head of VCE Mathematics at Ballarat Grammar School, where she has taught for over 20 years. She has been a VCAA examination assessor for Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics, has written a range of texts for both courses, and regularly presents teacher workshops on CAS technology.
George Dimitriadis teaches at Montmorency Secondary College and has been teaching for over 30 years. He has written for Heinemann Maths Zone 7–10 and Pearson Mathematics 7–10.
Stephen Swift is the lead author of Nelson Think Maths 7–10 and Nelson Senior Maths for the Australian Curriculum: Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics. He has taught all levels of mathematics in several states.
FEATURES
- Features throughout designed to expose students to exam practice in every lesson.
- Uses VCAA data to enable students to measure themselves against student performance data from past VCE exams.
- Fully integrates cumulative practice and revision into students’ learning.
- Explains VCE maths in a short and sharp student-friendly style, including expert learning advice and ‘exam hacks’.
- Provides clear student-friendly explanations and exam-targeted worked examples.
- The workbook contains matched examples that pair with each of the worked examples in the student book. This extra level will build students procedural fluency, equipping them to succeed in their exams.
- Matched examples in the workbook consist of a question, a step column with instructions and a working column for student to complete the answer.
Nelson VicMaths 12 SPECIALIST SB WB Value Pack with Nelson MindTap 15 Months
$99.95
Achieve VCE maths mastery with our comprehensive Specialist Mathematics Year 12 Value Pack. Built upon research into the science of learning, Nelson VICmaths Student Book is a complete teaching and learning solution to create focused and successful VCE Specialist Mathematics students.
The design and structure of this student book has been informed by teacher advice and evidence-based pedagogy, with the focus on preparing VCE students for their exams and maximising their learning achievement.
The Specialist Mathematics Mastery Workbook works with the student book to students understanding using example-based learning strategies to build their higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills. The workbook contains matched examples that pair with each of the worked examples in the student book. This extra level will build students procedural fluency, equipping them to succeed in their exams.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Greg Neal is the Mathematics Learning Area Leader at Ballarat High School and has been teaching for over 30 years. He has written a range of texts for VCE Mathematics, has been a VCAA examination assessor and is extremely proficient with CAS technology.
Sue Garner is Head of VCE Mathematics at Ballarat Grammar School, where she has taught for over 20 years. She has been a VCAA examination assessor for Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics, has written a range of texts for both courses, and regularly presents teacher workshops on CAS technology.
George Dimitriadis teaches at Montmorency Secondary College and has been teaching for over 30 years. He has written for Heinemann Maths Zone 7–10 and Pearson Mathematics 7–10.
Stephen Swift is the lead author of Nelson Think Maths 7–10 and Nelson Senior Maths for the Australian Curriculum: Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics. He has taught all levels of mathematics in several states.
FEATURES
- Features throughout designed to expose students to exam practice in every lesson.
- Uses VCAA data to enable students to measure themselves against student performance data from past VCE exams.
- Fully integrates cumulative practice and revision into students’ learning.
- Explains VCE maths in a short and sharp student-friendly style, including expert learning advice and ‘exam hacks’.
- Provides clear student-friendly explanations and exam-targeted worked examples.
- The workbook contains matched examples that pair with each of the worked examples in the student book. This extra level will build students procedural fluency, equipping them to succeed in their exams.
- Matched examples in the workbook consist of a question, a step column with instructions and a working column for student to complete the answer.
Nelson VICmaths Specialist Mathematics 12 student book
$89.95
Built upon research into the science of learning, Nelson VICmaths is a complete teaching and learning solution to create focused and successful VCE mathematics students.
The design and structure of the series has been informed by teacher advice and evidence-based pedagogy, with the focus on preparing VCE students for their exams and maximising their learning achievement.
Closely following the 2023 VCE Study Design VICmaths uses exam practice in every chapter, exam hacks, worked examples and an extensive array of revision and digital learning features to offer educators and learners a better way to maths mastery.
This product includes Nelson MindTap. Nelson MindTap products are courseware. They are designed to be used by a teacher and class. These products are not for individual use, they are for adoption, class set or book hire.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
George Dimitriadis teaches at Montmorency Secondary College and has been teaching for over 30 years. He has written for Heinemann Maths Zone 7–10 and Pearson Mathematics 7–10.
Stephen Swift is the lead author of Nelson Think Maths 7–10 and Nelson Senior Maths for the Australian Curriculum: Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics. He has taught all levels of mathematics in several states.
Greg Neal is the Mathematics Learning Area Leader at Ballarat High School and has been teaching for over 30 years. He has written a range of texts for VCE Mathematics, has been a VCAA examination assessor and is extremely proficient with CAS technology.
Sue Garner is Head of VCE Mathematics at Ballarat Grammar School, where she has taught for over 20 years. She has been a VCAA examination assessor for Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics, has written a range of texts for both courses, and regularly presents teacher workshops on CAS technology.
FEATURES
- Study Design grid at the front of the book shows how each chapter is mapped to the areas of study of the study design.
- Using CAS instructions for TI-Nspire and Casio ClassPad calculators with clear instructions integrated throughout to show students the most efficient ways to use CAS.
- Study Design coverage at the start of each chapter includes the relevant extracts from the study design being covered in the chapter.
- Explanations of course theory and concepts based on best-practice research into how students learn mathematics, including the highlighting of keywords, facts and formulas.
- Exam hacks throughout the chapter provide useful expert advice based on VCAA exam reports to give students those extra tips and tricks that make a difference at exam time.
- Worked examples presented clearly step-by-step work in concert with additional matched examples in the VICmaths Mastery Workbooks.
- Exercises are separated clearly to support student progression towards exam question success.
Nelson VICmaths Specialist Mathematics 12 student book
$89.95
Built upon research into the science of learning, Nelson VICmaths is a complete teaching and learning solution to create focused and successful VCE mathematics students.
The design and structure of the series has been informed by teacher advice and evidence-based pedagogy, with the focus on preparing VCE students for their exams and maximising their learning achievement.
Closely following the 2023 VCE Study Design VICmaths uses exam practice in every chapter, exam hacks, worked examples and an extensive array of revision and digital learning features to offer educators and learners a better way to maths mastery.
This product includes Nelson MindTap. Nelson MindTap products are courseware. They are designed to be used by a teacher and class. These products are not for individual use, they are for adoption, class set or book hire.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
George Dimitriadis teaches at Montmorency Secondary College and has been teaching for over 30 years. He has written for Heinemann Maths Zone 7–10 and Pearson Mathematics 7–10.
Stephen Swift is the lead author of Nelson Think Maths 7–10 and Nelson Senior Maths for the Australian Curriculum: Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics. He has taught all levels of mathematics in several states.
Greg Neal is the Mathematics Learning Area Leader at Ballarat High School and has been teaching for over 30 years. He has written a range of texts for VCE Mathematics, has been a VCAA examination assessor and is extremely proficient with CAS technology.
Sue Garner is Head of VCE Mathematics at Ballarat Grammar School, where she has taught for over 20 years. She has been a VCAA examination assessor for Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics, has written a range of texts for both courses, and regularly presents teacher workshops on CAS technology.
FEATURES
- Study Design grid at the front of the book shows how each chapter is mapped to the areas of study of the study design.
- Using CAS instructions for TI-Nspire and Casio ClassPad calculators with clear instructions integrated throughout to show students the most efficient ways to use CAS.
- Study Design coverage at the start of each chapter includes the relevant extracts from the study design being covered in the chapter.
- Explanations of course theory and concepts based on best-practice research into how students learn mathematics, including the highlighting of keywords, facts and formulas.
- Exam hacks throughout the chapter provide useful expert advice based on VCAA exam reports to give students those extra tips and tricks that make a difference at exam time.
- Worked examples presented clearly step-by-step work in concert with additional matched examples in the VICmaths Mastery Workbooks.
- Exercises are separated clearly to support student progression towards exam question success.
Nelson VICmaths Specialist Mathematics 12 workbook
$29.95
VICmaths Mastery Workbooks work within the VICmaths series to scaffold students understanding using example-based learning strategies to build their higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills. The workbook contains matched examples that pair with each of the worked examples in the student book. This extra level will build students procedural fluency, equipping them to succeed in their exams.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Greg Neal is the Mathematics Learning Area Leader at Ballarat High School and has been teaching for over 30 years. He has written a range of texts for VCE Mathematics, has been a VCAA examination assessor and is extremely proficient with CAS technology.
FEATURES
- Scaffolded exercises to build student’s understanding
- Example-based learning strategies to build student’s higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills.
- The workbook Contains matched examples that pair with each of the worked examples in the student book. This extra level will build students procedural fluency, equipping them to succeed in their exams.
- Matched examples in the workbook consist of a question, a step column with instructions and a working column for student to complete the answer.
Nelson VICmaths Specialist Mathematics 12 workbook
$29.95
VICmaths Mastery Workbooks work within the VICmaths series to scaffold students understanding using example-based learning strategies to build their higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills. The workbook contains matched examples that pair with each of the worked examples in the student book. This extra level will build students procedural fluency, equipping them to succeed in their exams.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Greg Neal is the Mathematics Learning Area Leader at Ballarat High School and has been teaching for over 30 years. He has written a range of texts for VCE Mathematics, has been a VCAA examination assessor and is extremely proficient with CAS technology.
FEATURES
- Scaffolded exercises to build student’s understanding
- Example-based learning strategies to build student’s higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills.
- The workbook Contains matched examples that pair with each of the worked examples in the student book. This extra level will build students procedural fluency, equipping them to succeed in their exams.
- Matched examples in the workbook consist of a question, a step column with instructions and a working column for student to complete the answer.
Visual Communication Design Units 1-4
$76.95
Explores the power of visual language in communicating ideas.
Fully updated for the new 2018 study design, this visually impressive second edition incorporates new technology, contemporary design practices and trends, and a host of new activities and instructions to guide students as they become informed, discriminating and creative designers.
Jacinta Patterson
Jacinta is an experienced Visual Communication Design teacher who has taught in a variety of independent and Catholic secondary schools. She is currently the Head of Art and Design at The Ivanhoe Grammar School. Jacinta has significant experience with curriculum development and design including working in the roles of Panel Chair and Chief Assessor for the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). She is an active member of Visual Communication Victoria (VCD Teachers Association), presenting at both their Units 1–4 seminars and annual conferences. Jacinta has assisted in running presentations for teachers on the Unit 3 and 4 folio for the VCAA and is actively involved with the Top Designs program.
Joanne Saville
Joanne Saville has been teaching in the visual arts for over 20 years. Currently Head of Creative Arts at Genazzano FCJ College in Kew, she has successfully established a vibrant and diverse creative arts curriculum including introducing visual communication design, media, and design and technology while in this role. Joanne has been an exam panel member, assessor and deputy chief examiner for the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) Visual Communication Design exam. A member of Visual Communication Victoria, Joanne has participated in conferences and actively contributes to the development of curriculum and assessment of visual communication design.- This second edition is closely aligned to the new study design for 2018 and reflects the increased emphasis on areas such as copyright, design elements and principles, and two- and three-dimensional drawing techniques.
- New case studies and profiles of local and global designers, both emerging and established, showcase contemporary design practice and trends.
- A mix of new and proven assessment tasks cater for different learning styles, cover all study design outcomes and provide practical applications for building folios.
- All new end-of-chapter activities help consolidate understanding of key skills and knowledge.
- The Interactive Textbook brings the study of visual communication design to life with engaging online activities and rich media such as how-to videos, step-by-step guides and online activities.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
Visual Communication Design Units 1-4
$76.95
Explores the power of visual language in communicating ideas.
Fully updated for the new 2018 study design, this visually impressive second edition incorporates new technology, contemporary design practices and trends, and a host of new activities and instructions to guide students as they become informed, discriminating and creative designers.
Jacinta Patterson
Jacinta is an experienced Visual Communication Design teacher who has taught in a variety of independent and Catholic secondary schools. She is currently the Head of Art and Design at The Ivanhoe Grammar School. Jacinta has significant experience with curriculum development and design including working in the roles of Panel Chair and Chief Assessor for the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). She is an active member of Visual Communication Victoria (VCD Teachers Association), presenting at both their Units 1–4 seminars and annual conferences. Jacinta has assisted in running presentations for teachers on the Unit 3 and 4 folio for the VCAA and is actively involved with the Top Designs program.
Joanne Saville
Joanne Saville has been teaching in the visual arts for over 20 years. Currently Head of Creative Arts at Genazzano FCJ College in Kew, she has successfully established a vibrant and diverse creative arts curriculum including introducing visual communication design, media, and design and technology while in this role. Joanne has been an exam panel member, assessor and deputy chief examiner for the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) Visual Communication Design exam. A member of Visual Communication Victoria, Joanne has participated in conferences and actively contributes to the development of curriculum and assessment of visual communication design.- This second edition is closely aligned to the new study design for 2018 and reflects the increased emphasis on areas such as copyright, design elements and principles, and two- and three-dimensional drawing techniques.
- New case studies and profiles of local and global designers, both emerging and established, showcase contemporary design practice and trends.
- A mix of new and proven assessment tasks cater for different learning styles, cover all study design outcomes and provide practical applications for building folios.
- All new end-of-chapter activities help consolidate understanding of key skills and knowledge.
- The Interactive Textbook brings the study of visual communication design to life with engaging online activities and rich media such as how-to videos, step-by-step guides and online activities.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS: