Foundation Mathematics

STRONG> Struggling with maths? This is the answer. Gain confidence and make maths easy with this book from leading authors. - Suitable for self-study, and for students on a range of courses - Contains everything you need to know to pass your exams - The unique and much-praised approach leads you through the maths step by step - Examples and exercises help you practice and learn with confidence K.A. Stroud was Principal Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics at coventry University, UK. He is also the author of Engineering Mathematics and Advanced Engineering Mathematics , companion volumes to this text. Dexter J.Booth was Principal Lecturer in the School of Computing and Engineering at the University of Huddersfirld, UK. He is the author of several mathematics textbooks and is co-author of Engineering Mathematics and Advanced Engineering Mathematics . This complete entry-level textbook from leading authors gives students the confidence they need to succeed in core mathematics skills in preparation for undergraduate courses in engineering or science, or to build skills to support the mathematical elements of other degree courses. Its unique programmed approach takes students through the mathematics they need in a step-by-step fashion with a wealth of examples and exercises. The text demands that students engage with it by asking them to complete steps that they can manage from previous examples or knowledge they have acquired, while carefully introducing new steps. By working with the authors through the examples, students become proficient as they go. By the time they come to trying examples on their own, confidence is high. The text is aimed at students on Foundation courses in engineering, construction, science and computer science, and for all mathematics courses for students of business studies, psychology, and geography. Cover Summary of contents Contents Preface How to use this book Useful background information Module 1 Arithmetic Module 2 Introduction to algebra Module 3 Expressions and equations Module 4 Graphs Module 5 Linear equations and simultaneous linear equations Module 6 Polynomial equations Module 7 Partial fractions Module 8 Trigonometry Module 9 Functions Module 10 Matrices Module 11 Vectors Module 12 Binomial series Module 13 Sets Module 14 Probability Module 15 Statistics Module 16 Regression and correlation Module 17 Introduction to differentiation Module 18 Partial differentiation Module 19 Integration Answers Index This is a complete entry level mathematics book based on the successful approach of the bestselling 'Engineering Mathematics' by the same authors. The book is designed to help students embarking on a wide range of higher education courses to improve their mathematics to the required standard