This series is an excellent preparation for the linear and modular mathematics GCSE specifications offered by AQA, Edexcel and OCR. Higher 1 is the first of two main books for the Higher tier. It prepares up to grade B and is suitable as the year 10 text for students who have followed any 'extension' course in key stage 3. Alternatively it can follow on from Higher transition, a preparatory key stage 4 text for students who have followed a 'core' key stage 3 course