The post on 17 August 2011 included a set of questions for downloading, all based around topics that are very useful to know well when you start your A Level Maths studies. Yesterday’s post included downloads of answers to questions 1 to 22 inclusive. Here are the downloads for answers to questions 23 to 37 […]
For those of you who have tried the questions in my last post, here are the answers to questions 1 to 22 inclusive. The attached answer documents include worked solutions, not just the answers. All should be clear, but if you have any questions please email me. I’ll do my best to answer promptly! Questions […]
If you’ve already read through the series of posts on preparing for A Level Maths, you can now check your understanding of the topics covered by trying the questions in the download below. Answers to the questions will be available for downloading next week. If you have any questions, please email me, and I will […]
Sequences Sequence – a list of numbers in a given order Terms – the numbers in a sequence Consecutive terms – terms next to one another in a sequence A sequence is a pattern of numbers, connected by a rule. Arithmetic sequences In arithmetic sequences, the difference between consecutive terms is a constant or fixed […]
Trigonometry in all triangles The sine rule and cosine rule can be used with any triangle, including right-angled triangles. You should know how to use the sine rule and the cosine rule. You should know when to apply the sine rule and when to apply the cosine rule. Sine rule a/sinA = b/sinB = c/sinC […]
Trigonometry and Right-angled Triangles You should know how to use the trigonometric ratios (sine, cosine and tangent) in order to solve problems with right-angled triangles. Hypotenuse – the longest side of a right-angled triangle, it is always the side opposite the right-angle Opposite – the side opposite the known angle or the angle […]