‘Fast Track 5M’ is written for able NCEA Level 3 Maths students and is a write-on student workbook that provides a comprehensive study programme for students wishing to sit any combination of the following NCEA Level 3 Mathematics Achievement Standards :

3.1 Apply the geometry of conic sections in solving problems 3.2 Apply linear programming methods in solving problems 3.3 Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems 3.4 Use critical path analysis in solving problems 3.5 Apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems 3.6 Apply differentiation methods in solving problems 3.7 Apply integration methods in solving problems 3.15 Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems

‘Fast Track 5M’ covers all the mathematical and calculus based NCEA Level 3 standards worth a total of 32 credits. No Level 3 student is expected to do all eight standards, schools usually provide courses with a selection of five or six achievement standards. A ‘Calculus’ course typically contains AS 3.1, AS 3.3, AS 3.5, AS 3.6 and AS 3.7, worth a total of 24 credits. An ‘Applied Maths’ course could contain AS 3.1, AS 3.2, AS 3.3, AS 3.4 and AS 3.15, worth a total of 15 credits.

Instruction boxes and worked examples appear on almost every page to help students with independent study. At the end of each chapter there is a valuable revision test. A full set of answers is included, which can act as a guide to structuring quality answers.

Once completed, ‘Fast Track 5M’ provides a useful set of study notes at assessment time. It should be kept as a reference book if students intend taking university maths courses.

256 pages (includes a full set of removable answers) ISBN: 978-1-877567-15-5

Sigma Publications Ltd produces write-on educational workbooks based on the New Zealand curriculum. We specialise in the skills-based core subjects of Mathematics and English. We have workbooks available for Years 3 to 13 in both subjects including NCEA secondary level books.