Mathematics for A Level Physics: A Course Companion - Softcover

Kelly, Gareth; Wood, Nigel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1908682183 ISBN 13: 9781908682185

Publisher: Illuminate Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

The first book available that specifically supports A Level and post-16 Physics students learning essential maths skills needed for exam success. Written by senior examiners, this full-colour course companion reinforces all the maths skills and techniques you require for your exams. It will help you understand how and why mathematical formulae work in physics and give you the techniques you need to effectively answer the range of exam questions. No matter how confident you feel with your maths this book to cover your needs. GCSE Mathematics techniques are recapped to make sure they are fully understood. Topics slowly build skills and understanding, using physics problems as the key worked examples throughout. The book is aligned to the requirements of A Level courses offered by AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, and CCEA. It is also appropriate for the CIE Pre U, the IB and Oxford University Physics Aptitude Test. Key features include: /Numerous test yourself questions provide plenty of practice and skill reinforcement; / Data exercises provide practice in using techniques to handle data and plot results; / Quickfire quizzes rapidly reinforce skills and understanding as a topic progresses; / Pointers provide hints for refining exam technique and avoiding common mistakes.

About this title

About the Author

Gareth Kelly has been involved with A Level and GCSE Physics and Electronics for a major awarding body for almost ten years. Nigel Wood is an experienced Chief Examiner in A Level Physics for a major awarding body, and was formerly Head of Physics at Dulwich College, London.

Edition details

• Publisher: Illuminate Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1908682183
• ISBN 13: 9781908682185
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 154