Essential Maths Skills for AS/A Level Business


Book Description

The worked examples and guided questions are invaluable, and are a particular strength of this text, as they help to prepare the students to tackle the practice questions. Having exam-style questions (at the end) is another very good feature of this book. All of the examples and questions use appropriate and relevant business-related scenarios ... I am confident that this book will achieve the aim of helping A/AS Business students develop their maths skills and enhance their understanding of the subject. Michaela Cottee, Principal Lecturer in Statistics, Hertfordshire Business School. If you struggle with calculating profit or working out unit costs, this is the book for you. This textbook companion will help improve your essential maths skills for business, whichever awarding body specification you're following. You can use it throughout your course, whenever you feel you need some extra help. - Develop your understanding of both maths and business with all worked examples and questions within a business context - Improve your confidence with a step-by-step approach to every maths skill - Measure your progress with guided and non-guided questions to see how you're improving - Understand where you're going wrong with full worked solutions to every question - Feel confident in expert guidance from experienced teacher Charlotte Wright and Principal Examiner Mike Pickerden; reviewed by Dr Michaela Cottee, Principal Lecturer in Statistics at Hertfordshire Business School.




Essential Maths Skills for AS/a Level Computer Science


Book Description

If you struggle with binary multiplication, or Big O Notation, this is the book for you. This textbook companion will help improve your essential maths skills for computer science, whichever awarding body specification you're following. You can use it throughout your course, whenever you feel you need some extra help. - Develop your understanding of both maths and computer science with all worked examples and questions within a computer science context - Improve your confidence with a step-by-step approach to every maths skill - Measure your progress with guided and non-guided questions to see how you're improving - Understand where you're going wrong with full worked solutions to every question - Feel confident in expert guidance from experienced teachers and examiners Victoria Ellis and Gavin Craddock, reviewed by Dr Kathleen Maitland, Senior Lecturer in Computing and Director of the SAS Student Academy at Birmingham City University




Essential Maths Skills for AS/a Level Psychology


Book Description

If your students struggle with standard deviation or statistical tests, this is the book for them. This textbook companion will help improve their essential maths skills for psychology, whichever awarding body specification you're following. You can use it throughout the course, whenever you feel they need some extra help. - Develop understanding of both maths and psychology with all worked examples and questions within a psychology context - Improve confidence with a step-by-step approach to every maths skill - Measure progress with guided and non-guided questions - Understand misconceptions with full worked solutions to every question - Feel confident in expert guidance from experienced teacher and examiner Molly Marshall, reviewed by Dorothy Coombs, Editor of ATP Today, former Chair of the Association for the Teaching of Psychology and experienced biology, psychology and FSMQ Statistics teacher




Essential Mathematics for Economics and Business


Book Description

Essential Mathematics for Economics and Business is established as one of the leading introductory textbooks on mathematics for students of business and economics. Combining a user–friendly approach to mathematics with practical applications to the subjects, the text provides students with a clear and comprehensible guide to mathematics. The fundamental mathematical concepts are explained in a simple and accessible style, using a wide selection of worked examples, progress exercises and real–world applications. New to this Edition Fully updated text with revised worked examples and updated material on Excel and Powerpoint New exercises in mathematics and its applications to give further clarity and practice opportunities Fully updated online material including animations and a new test bank The fourth edition is supported by a companion website at www.wiley.com/college/bradley, which contains: Animations of selected worked examples providing students with a new way of understanding the problems Access to the Maple T.A. test bank, which features over 500 algorithmic questions Further learning material, applications, exercises and solutions. Problems in context studies, which present the mathematics in a business or economics framework. Updated PowerPoint slides, Excel problems and solutions. "The text is aimed at providing an introductory-level exposition of mathematical methods for economics and business students. In terms of level, pace, complexity of examples and user-friendly style the text is excellent - it genuinely recognises and meets the needs of students with minimal maths background." —Colin Glass, Emeritus Professor, University of Ulster "One of the major strengths of this book is the range of exercises in both drill and applications. Also the 'worked examples' are excellent; they provide examples of the use of mathematics to realistic problems and are easy to follow." —Donal Hurley, formerly of University College Cork "The most comprehensive reader in this topic yet, this book is an essential aid to the avid economist who loathes mathematics!" —Amazon.co.uk




Essential Maths for Business and Management


Book Description

Assuming no prior mathematical knowledge, this approachable and straightforward text covers the essential mathematical skills needed by business and management students at undergraduate and MBA level. Clare Morris uses a clear and informal narrative style with examples painlessly leading the reader through basic mathematical principles. Exercises and activities enable students to check their learning and reflect on their progress and understanding. Providing a supportive learning environment which minimizes students' fear of mathematics, Essential Mathematics for Business and Management includes: u Chapters on Mathematics in Business and Solving Practical Problems highlighting important learning techniques and demonstrating different approaches to implementing theory in practice. u Business examples and quotations to keep students' interest and emphasize the competitive advantage that can be gained by business professionals who improve their mathematical skills. u Reflective and critical learning points to encourage students to consider their own approach to mathematics. u "For Excel users" sections illustrating how spreadsheet functions and capabilities relate to theory. Online lecturer support includes PowerPoint lecture slides and additional questions for class use. Companion Website: http://www.palgrave.com/business/morris/index.html




Essential Mathematics for Economics and Business


Book Description

Containing numerous worked examples and exercises, this text aims to help students improve their understanding of key concepts and to develop stronger mathematical skills.




Maths Skills for a Level Business Studies


Book Description

Suitable for all awarding bodies, this practical handbook clearly addresses the mathematical elements of the A Level Business Specifications. Within each topic, double-page spreads cover the mathematical skills your students will need to practise to fully understand that topic.




Essential Maths Skills for AS/A Level Design and Technology


Book Description

Don't let your students miss out on easy marks, prepare them for those Maths questions with this essential guide. Written specifically to build students' confidence in maths and to prepare them for the more challenging mathematical requirements which make up 15% of the new DT specifications. - Improve confidence with structured progression of worked examples, guided and non-guided questions, and worked solutions for every question - Strengthen students' maths skills and subject understanding with worked examples and practice questions all embedded in the subject context - Develop exam confidence with exam-style maths questions - An essential tool throughout the AS and A Level course with every maths skill mapped to subject topics, and applicable to every major exam board - Reviewed by subject and maths expert Glyn Granger (former D&T chief examiner)




Basic Business Math


Book Description

Very low level business math book (almost remedial). Provides a lot of drill and review of basic math skills. Brief - around 256 pages.




Essential Mathematics


Book Description

Many students starting courses in business, accounting and similar areas want to update their mathematical skills, and are seeking a suitable text; this book addresses their needs. Written in an informal style, emphasising understanding and application of techniques rather than formal proofs, it covers all the mathematics needed by entrants to BTEC, undergraduate, MBA and related professional courses. Plentiful worked examples and exercises with solutions make the book a practical self-study aid for those wishing to revise before starting their course.