Maths for science

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A book to consider using with more mathematically challenged students. Its presentation, coupled with starting at an appropriate level, make it one of the more accessible books on the market for this audience.

Alison Pyle

2012 | 400pp | £29.99

It is always refreshing when books on mathematics begin with a topic that their target audience may have a reasonable chance of understanding. The first page of this volume has a picture of a number line and leads into a discussion of positive and negative numbers. This sets the tone for the rest of the book and indeed the introduction emphasises the need to build confidence in the reader.

The inside front cover notes that this book forms part of the Open University's teaching materials, and it is therefore no surprise that it is produced to a very high standard with effective use of colour and graphics. The latter includes line drawings, photographs and cartoons all of which serve to increase readability.

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