Make sure you can confidently answer questions on all the topics listed in the posts How to get a Grade B at GCSE Maths and How to get a Grade C at GCSE Mathematics. Below is a list of additional topics that you need to know well if you want to get a grade A […]
To get a grade B at GCSE Maths you need to be able to answer questions on all the following topics: Number Writing numbers and performing calculations in standard form Expressing fractions as recurring decimals Calculating reverse percentages, given an amount after a percentage increase or decrease, calculate the original amount Understanding and working with […]
If you want to get a C grade at GCSE Maths you need to be able to answer questions on all of the topics listed below. Number Using your calculator correctly Rounding and estimating, including giving answers correct to a given number of significant figures Writing a number as a product of its prime factors […]
In August 2011 Carol Vorderman’s report – A world-class mathematics education for all our young people – was published. For those who struggled with Maths in secondary school, who are struggling now or who have children who are finding Maths difficult, the report makes particularly interesting reading. I recommend that all parents with school age […]
Once formed, habits are hard to change. Get in to the habit of good study practices as soon as you can. The good habits will help you through school, college, and beyond. Distractions When studying, avoid distractions. Concentrate on your studies, you will achieve more, remember more, and save yourself time. Study in a quiet […]
Calculators do a lot of the hard work for you, so why would you need to use a calculator more efficiently? Using a calculator efficiently is a good habit to get into, as soon as you can. Efficient use of your calculator can save you time in exams, save you time when you’re doing homework, […]