Connections Maths 8 is the second of two dynamic textbooks and CD-ROM packages that give complete coverage of the new Mathematics Stage 4 syllabus for New South Wales.

Features:

• outcomes at the start of every chapter
• a dynamic full colour design that clearly distinguishes theory, examples, exercises, and features
• carefully graded exercises with worked examples and solutions linked to each
• cartoons offering helpful hints
• working mathematically strands that are fully integrated. These also feature regularly in challenging sections designed as extension material which also contain interesting historical and real life context
• a chapter review to revise and consolidate learning in each chapter
• speed skills sections to revise and provide mental arithmetic skills
• problem solving application strategies with communication and reasoning through an inquiry approach
• a comprehensive Diagnostic test providing a cumulative review of learning in all chapters, cross referenced to each exercise
• integrated technology activities
• literacy skills develop language skills relevant to each chapter
• fully linked icons to accompanying CD-ROM.
• the student CD-ROM accompanying this textbook can be used at school or at home for further explanation and learning.

Each CD-ROM contains:

• animated worked examples
• movies related to selected topics offering explanation for visual learners. These feature bright, energetic, young presenters in appealing locations
• technology files featuring formatted spreadsheets and geometry demonstrations
• the entire textbook, with hyperlinks to the above features.