Bibhya Sharma
Bibhya Sharma (Phd) is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at the University of The South Pacific (USP). He is a member of a number of professional mathematics societies and unions and has published more than 70 articles and book chapters in the fields of mathematics education, robotics, biologically inspired processes and the TLPs of higher education. He champions adaptive works and innovations in the areas of eLearning and mLearning for higher education. More information regarding his work and achievements can be found at http://staff.usp.ac.fj/~sharma_b/
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Because of the success of Revision Guide for Form Seven, we are extremely buoyed and encouraged, knowing that our work has had an impact on our beloved country and her people. Accordingly, we have decided to establish the SV Series of books that will incorporate our style of writing and presentation. The Revision Guide for Form Seven started off a series that will be continued under the same title. Indeed, the second edition (F7 Revision Guide II) will be ready soon. Another book in the SV series will cover the area of computing (Computing for Senior Secondary), while the third will cover statistics (Statistics for Senior Secondary).
A Study Guide for the Seventh Form, which you now have in your hands is a unique book. Here we have incorporated clear and succinct summaries of all mathematical concepts covered in Form 7. These concepts are then followed with a detailed solutions of problems that appear in exam questions of previous years. We have included hints, formulas and comments by our mascot, the parrot. They are very useful in understanding what is happening. Another new feature is the addition of similar tutorial problems with which students and teachers can practice. Detailed solutions of the tutorial problems are also given. A big plus is the inclusion of mock exams, similar to form 7 final exams. An online version of the book will soon be launched as well.
We have carried fourth our writing style from our first publication, namely, we have tried to produce the simplest of numerical techniques that are available. In some cases, we have expanded the solutions to include discussions on how they must be presented in cases where the questions are quite vague and incomplete from a strict mathematical view-point. Indeed, in some places, we have offered an alternative on how a question should have been stated. Throughout, we are conscious of the difficulties of the mathematical concepts involved such as continuity. Thus, wherever possible, we have included graphs for a better understanding of the problem. We have also given new techniques.
This book utilizes some questions that were prepared by Fiji's Ministry of Education. We acknowledge this source. Our contribution is in terms of reviewing the questions and in developing further on the topics covered in the questions.
Our efforts have been supplemented with valuable inputs from the other mathematicians whose name appear as contributors in this book. We acknowledge the most useful comments by all referees for this publication. We would like to also acknowledge the very detailed comments by Ms. Sharmila Kumari, senior lecturer in mathematics at the Lautoka Teachers College; these comments helped us in our effort to produce the best guide for our students.