Decision Mathematics (A Level Maths) - Softcover

The Spode Group

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0132009730 ISBN 13: 9780132009737

Publisher: Ellis Horwood Ltd , Publisher, 1986

Synopsis

Complete coverage of the requirements of all Advanced courses in Decision and Discrete Mathematics. The text is written in a lively style and includes many problem-solving activities and exercises using new calculator technology. Examples draw on the many applications of this exciting new field of A-level study in business and the world of work.

The book covers:

· Algorithms
· Networks 1: Shortest path
· Networks 2: Minimum connector and travelling salesman problem
· Networks 3: Route inspection problems
· Network flows
· Critical path analysis
· Matchings
· Linear programming 1: Modelling and graphical solution
· Linear programming 2: The simple x method
· Recurrence relations
· Coding
· Simulation
· Decision-making

About this title

About the Author

Sue de Pomerai teaches maths at Seaford, East Sussex. She is involved in question preparation for the EdExcel decision mathematics examinations.
Professor John Berry is Director of the Centre for Teaching Mathematics, University of Plymouth. He has been involved in evaluation of A-level courses for SCAA – now QCA – and has interests in the application of new technology to the teaching of advanced mathematics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ellis Horwood Ltd , Publisher
• Publication date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0132009730
• ISBN 13: 9780132009737
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 676
• Editor: Berry John, Burghes D. N., Huntley Ian