Download Maths Quest 7 (Second Edition)

Maths Quest 7 for Victoria 2E and CD-ROM
ISBN: 0-7314-0330-4
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Advances Due: September 2005
CONTENTS
Chapter 1
Number skills and the history of number
 Ex 1A
Place value
 Ex 1B
Adding and subtracting whole numbers
 Ex 1C
Multiplying whole numbers
 Ex 1D
Dividing whole numbers
 Ex 1E
Order of operations
 Ex 1F
Estimation
 Ex 1G
Subsets (special groups of numbers)
Chapter 2
Number theory
 Ex 2A
Squares, square roots, cubes and cube roots
 Ex 2B
Index notation
 Ex 2C
Multiples
 Ex 2D
Factors
 Ex 2E
Prime numbers
 Ex 2F
Prime factors and factor trees
 Ex 2G
Divisibility
Chapter 3
Fractions
 Ex 3A
Understanding fractions
 Ex 3B
Simplifying fractions
 Ex 3C
Improper fractions and mixed numbers
 Ex 3D
Adding and subtracting fractions
 Ex 3E
Multiplying fractions
 Ex 3F
Dividing fractions
 Ex 3G
Mixed operations with fractions
 Ex 3H
Powers and square roots of fractions
Chapter 4
Decimals
 Ex 4A
Place value
 Ex 4B
Comparing decimals
 Ex 4C
Converting decimals to fractions
 Ex 4D
Rounding
 Ex 4E
Adding and subtracting decimals
 Ex 4F
Multiplying decimals by a whole number
 Ex 4G
Multiplying, squaring and obtaining square roots of decimals
 Ex 4H
Dividing decimals by whole numbers
 Ex 4I
Converting fractions to decimals and recurring decimals
 Ex 4J
Dividing decimals
Chapter 5
Patterns and algebra
 Ex 5A
Using rules
 Ex 5B
Writing and finding formulas
 Ex 5C
Substitution
 Ex 5D
Terms, expressions and equations
 Ex 5E
Like terms
 Ex 5F
Problem solving using algebra
Chapter 6
Equations
 Ex 6A
Using inverse operations
 Ex 6B
Building up expressions
 Ex 6C
Solving equations using backtracking
 Ex 6D
Checking solutions
 Ex 6E
Solving word problems
Chapter 7
Length and perimeter
 Ex 7A
Metric units of length
 Ex 7B
Reading scales and measuring length
 Ex 7C
Converting units of length
 Ex 7D
Perimeter
Chapter 8
Area, volume and capacity
 Ex 8A
Area
 Ex 8B
Converting units of area
 Ex 8C
Finding the area of a rectangle
 Ex 8D
Finding the area of a triangle
 Ex 8E
Area of composite shapes
 Ex 8F
Volume
 Ex 8G
Finding the volume of a rectangular prism
 Ex 8H
Finding the volume of other types of prisms
 Ex 8I
Capacity
Chapter 9
Time, mass and temperature
 Ex 9A
Time calculations
 Ex 9B
24-hour clock
 Ex 9C
The calendar
 Ex 9D
Time lines
 Ex 9E
Timetables
 Ex 9F
Time zones and flight schedules
 Ex 9G
Mass
 Ex 9H
Temperature
Chapter 10
Angles
 Ex 10A
Measuring angles
 Ex 10B
Constructing angles with a protractor
 Ex 10C
Types of angles
 Ex 10D
Naming angles
 Ex 10E
Calculating the size of angles
 Ex 10F
Constructing angles with a pair of compasses
 Ex 10G
Bearings
Chapter 11
Plane and solid shapes
 Ex 11A
Triangles
 Ex 11B
Quadrilaterals
 Ex 11C
Polygons
 Ex 11D
Constructing polygons
 Ex 11E
Plans and views
 Ex 11F
Polyhedra, nets and Euler’s rule
 Ex 11G
Axes of symmetry
 Ex 11 H
Transformations
 Ex 11 I
Tessellations
Chapter 12
Maps, networks and coordinates
 Ex 12A
Interpreting maps and scale
 Ex 12B
Location on Earth
 Ex 12C
Maps, bearings and plans
 Ex 12D
Networks
 Ex 12E
Networks and maps
 Ex 12F
Chapter 13
The Cartesian plane
Data
 Ex 13A
Classifying data
 Ex 13B
Displaying data in tables
 Ex 13C
Understanding graphical displays
 Ex 13D
Displaying data as graphs
 Ex 13E
Summary statistics
Chapter 14
Chance
 Ex 14A
The language of chance
 Ex 14B
The sample space
 Ex 14C
Simple probability
 Ex 14D
Using tables to show sample spaces
 Ex 14E
Experimenting with chance
 Ex 14F
Fair games
Strategies for problem solving
Introduction to problem solving
Strategies for investigation and problem solving
 Create a table, then look for a pattern or a result
 Draw a diagram, then look for a pattern or a result
 Use a pattern of numbers, making use of technology such as a computer
spreadsheet
 Work backwards from the answer
 Use a process of elimination
 Look at similar but simpler problems
 Use trial and error (guess and check), making use of technology such as a
computer spreadsheet
Communicating, reasoning and reflecting