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Advanced Mathematics for Secondary Schools - Form VI together with its accompanying first volume for Form V are undoubtedly the first set of books fully adhering to the 2009 syllabus (as reprinted in 2010 and 2013).
This is a special textbook specifically prepared based on competence approach. This approach seeks to make the student a center of attention in the teaching and learning process. The subject matter has been laid out building from simple to complex. In the process, the book carries along fairly well both slow learners and fast leaners.
In line with the syllabus, this volume covered: coordinate geometry,
vectors, hyperbolic functions, statistics, probability, complex numbers, differential equations and numerical methods. To make the students appreciate the course's relevance in' their tertiary education and career, applications of various theories to the surrounding real life situations are included.
There are 186 examples and 1 077 questions that seek to ensure that the student understands each aspect and tricks regarding examination questions. At the end of the book, answers to non-textual questions are given to allow for self-evaluation.
Careful efforts were made to allow easy navigation through the
numerous aspects covered in the book. The table of contents is detailed and well outlined. The subtopics were also carefully arranged and numbered to allow a better flow. At the end of the book is an index that seeks to quickly guide you directly to smaller and specific details.
Careful use of this and the first volume for Form V should lead to a successful completion of your advanced secondary education course and permanently build a foundation for logical view of all aspects in life.