Maths Extra! Higher Level Paper 2 - Leaving Cert Exam Handbook

Maths Extra! A handbook to improve your exam grade in Leaving Certificate Maths - Higher Level Paper 2

Maths Extra! Higher Level Paper 2 is an exam-focused handbook designed to maximise performance and help students achieve the highest possible marks in the Leaving Certificate Maths Paper 2 exam. Acting as a companion and personal tutor throughout the course, this Maths revision book supports students as they read, plan, time and answer questions in the most efficient and effective manner.

• Summarises all key concepts, formulae and methods required for Higher Level Paper 2 in a clear, accessible format.
• Presents material without unnecessary background detail, making revision faster and more focused.
• Divided into two main sections for structured, exam-oriented study.
• First section covers Strand 2 (Geometry & Trigonometry) and relevant parts of Strand 3 (Areas & Volumes), highlighting how geometry underpins many exam questions.
• Second section covers Strand 1 (Probability & Statistics), including pure probability, pure statistics and inferential statistics.
• Chapters 13-15 focus on pure probability, explaining essential concepts, formulae and applications not contained in the Formulae and Tables book.
• Chapters 16-18 cover pure statistics: gathering reliable data, graphical presentation, analysis and correlation.
• Final chapters combine probability and statistics to explore normal distributions and interpreting empirical results with confidence.