Hi,
So currently for Maths 2U and for Ext 1 maths, i am using the maths in focus textbook (Margaret Grove) but i want to purchase another textbook as this one is not that great. I was wondering if you could give suggestions as to what textbook is really good. I'm debating between the Fitzpatrick book and Cambridge book. Please help!
Thank you 
Hey!
I really think it depends on what you want a textbook
for.
I had the Cambridge textbook, which (if I recall correctly) does a fairly good job of explaining concepts etc. It has a good range of past questions, which will challenge and extend any 2U student.
However, most students don't use their textbook to explain concepts. Usually, students who actually USE their textbook are the super keen ones. In that case, they just want a billion past questions to smash through.
I would always recommend doing HSC past questions rather than textbook ones. They give you a better idea of where you're at, what you need to prepare for, and exactly how you'll be assessed. However, if you've gone through all the past papers so many times that you feel like looking at them, or just want some variety, a textbook is a great option.
If you're just looking for questions, I love the Coroneos textbooks. They are simple, to the point. There are a trillion billion questions to answer. The style takes a bit of getting used to (its like they used a type writer), but the range of questions is really great. It'll extend you as well as test your basic knowledge.
But again, it depends on why you want the textbook. I don't know much about Fitzpatrick, but I would generally lean towards Cambridge of the two.
Hope this helps! I'm sure others on here will have different opinions.
Jake
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