The second edition of this textbook has been fully revised and updated to reflect changes made to the SQA syllabus from 2017 onwards. Ensure your students are prepared for every aspect of their assessment with fully comprehensive coverage of the new syllabus requirements. - Fully supports the new course specification and addresses all skills covered in the SQA examinations, with key areas reordered, activities restructured and terminology updated. - Explains the format and mark distribution of the course assessment in an updated preface. - Provides key questions for homework and assessment for all content areas in the form of End-of-chapter questions sections. - Helps retention of key facts and concepts with Summary, Checklist for Revision and Glossary features. - Packed full of diverse practical features: In-text questions, Activities and Worked Examples, plus additional advice on General practical techniques. - Develops exam skills and technique with practice Open-ended questions, with support on interpreting the question, planning your answer and comprehensive model solutions. - Makes it easy to plan, manage and monitor student progress, with an engaging and practical pathway through the syllabus. - Written by a highly experienced and respected author team.