This is the translation from the Japanese textbook for the grade 10 course, "Basic Mathematics". The book covers the material which is a compulsory for Japanese high school students. The course comprises algebra (including quadratic functions, equations, and inequalities), trigonometric functions, and plane coordinate geometry.

Readership

Teachers, researchers, students, and all others interested in examining a Japanese approach to mathematical education.

Reviews

"Covers a wealth of material ... clearly, matter-of-factly written ... A lot of trees and minds would be saved if this book were to replace typical American "Algebra I" texts ... I applaud UCSMP and AMS for their valuable work on making some of the world's better textbooks available to an English-reading audience."

-- Zentralblatt MATH

Table of Contents

• Numbers and expressions
• Equations and inequalities
• Plane figures and expressions
• Functions
• Trigonometric ratios
• Answers
• Index
• Greek letters
• Tables of squares, square roots, and reciprocals