Description
Grade 8 Mathematics is extremely important as it forms the basis of all Maths covered in the senior phase (Grades 10-12). It is therefore of the utmost importance that learners understand the mathematical concepts taught in Grade 8.
- This is exactly where the Grade 8 Maths 4 Africa study guide comes in. This learner-friendly book is an invaluable tool in understanding Grade 8 Mathematics.
- It is aimed at explaining the basic concepts of Grade 8 Maths as well as more complicated questions (such as exam-type questions) in a way that learners can easily understand, using colour coding, highlighting of important information, useful notes, and simple, easy-to-understand language.
- In Grade 8, learners are introduced to new concepts such as factorisation, quadratic equations, and straight-line graphs, which are all extremely important in Grades 10-12. Learners could find such new concepts somewhat daunting at first, but the Grade 8 Maths 4 Africa study guide explains everything step by step in a way that they will find easy to understand.
- In the chapter on factorisation, for example, a summary of the different types of factorisation is given first, followed by a step-by-step explanation of each. Various worked examples are then provided, and learners also get the opportunity to practise mixed factorisation and handle more complicated questions.
- Quadratic equations are also new to Grade 8. The Grade 8 Maths 4 Africa study guide explains this concept in a simple manner, helping learners deal with different types of equations.
- The concept of straight-line graphs forms the basis of all other graphs studied in Grades 10-12. This chapter is therefore extremely important. The Grade 8 Maths 4 Africa study guide takes care to keep explanations simple, using easy-to-understand language and colour coding to explain the concept of gradient, different types of lines, etc. All aspects of straight-line graphs, including drawing straight line graphs, finding the equations of straight lines, and interpreting such graphs, are covered in this chapter.
- In the chapter on probability, tree diagrams are explained in a simple manner, thereby preventing learners from becoming confused by different scenarios.
- Even though everything is explained simply and clearly, more difficult exam-type questions are also included in this study guide, thereby helping learners prepare for tests and exams.
- Learners who use the Grade 9 Maths 4 Africa study guide on a regular basis will find this book invaluable. It has been designed to help learners succeed.
ISBN: 9780639728056