Bridging the Gap to University Mathematics

by Edward Hurst

Helps to ease the transition between school/college and university mathematics by (re)introducing readers to a range of topics that they will meet in the first year of a degree course in the mathematical sciences, refreshing their knowledge of basic techniques and focussing on areas that are often perceived as the most challenging. Each chapter starts with a "Test Yourself" section so that readers can monitor their progress and readily identify areas where their understanding is incomplete. A range of exercises, complete with full solutions, makes the book ideal for self-study.

Genres: Mathematics

360 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2008

Reviews

[Bookish Hedgehog · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource for self-study. No doubt, the authors must be brilliant teachers with a good sense of empathy — a rarity for mathematicians, I think.

If, like me, you’ve been haunted by maths all your life, and, after much futile efforts at escape, have finally given in, this is a great book. The explanations are clear and there is such a variety of material that you can finally see how everything fits together, how maths goes beyond cramming formulae.

However, the book does presume some (patchy) knowledge of the fundamentals — if you’re feeling rusty in any specific area, I’ll recommend accompanying it with the free HELM workbooks or Khan Academy. Also, beware: few, minor typos (if something seems wrong in a figure, it probably is).

But, otherwise, 5/5 recommended.

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[Graham Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well and engagingly written, covering a wide range of topics. Very good and helpful worked solutions, with occasional errors!

[Aarav · Rating 5 out of 5]

thank you edward hurst!! will mention you in my msc thesis :)