Hi!
I was wondering what are the best textbooks for 4U? I've heard that while cambridge is good for the harder questions, it isn't really realistic for the types of questions in the HSC? (Any recs for 3U as well? Is Fitzpatrick 'better' than Cambridge?)
Thank you
There is no such thing as
best textbooks to rely on HSC questions/preparation, especially given that the ultimate focus is always past papers.
For some decently worthwhile mentions, if you're using the small Cambridge book that is only ever so decent. As for question types, they are either too easy or too hard.
On the other hand, things like Terry Lee's textbook are generally recommended for selective schools, due to the difficulty of the questions.
4U Fitzpatrick is decent, provided the newer version is chosen. The old version is quite useless.
What's generally regarded as a standout is the Sydney Grammar textbook, as it is most similar to the 3U Cambridge textbook. This textbook, however, must be purchased from the school. It was never published (presumably due to the new syllabus things), and comes as only a PDF.