These study guides cover the basic concepts and skills required in a subject at first-year level and combine generic academic skills, professional skills and academic content. They simplify difficult concepts and allow the student to practice and apply these concepts. Each chapter covers the key areas of skills, ideas and practice. The step-by-step approach promotes an understanding of complex concepts. Practice for the exam exercises at the end of each chapter help students prepare for the exams. Tips are provided on how to cope with learning in the tertiary environment.

Progress in is a learner-centred series for Grades 8-12, written by subject specialists, with a step-by-step approach that ensures full syllabus coverage. Each concept is carefully explained so that individual learners can progress at their own pace.