2. Maths Made Easy for GCSE Practice

Worked Solutions: Step by step simple instructions of how to approach questions and complete 2018 paper 1 non-calculator past exam paper. This is an ideal way to revise basic topics in maths no matter what level you are. Following through a past exam paper is a good way to keep revision interesting and relevant. This level of maths is also a good way to exercise your brain if you are an adult learner:-)

Subject content

• Number.

  • order positive and negative integers, decimals and fractions

  • apply the four operations, including formal written methods, to integers, decimals and simple fractions (proper and improper), and mixed numbers – both positive and negative

  • understand and use place value (eg when working with very large or very small numbers, and when calculating with decimals)

  • Ratio, proportion and rates of change.

• Algebra

  • use and interpret algebraic notation, including Geometry and measures.

• Geometry

  • use conventional terms and notations: points, lines, vertices, edges, planes, parallel lines, perpendicular lines, right angles, polygons, regular polygons and polygons with reflection and/or rotation symmetries

  • use the standard conventions for labelling and referring to the sides and angles of triangles

• Probability.

  • relate relative expected frequencies to theoretical probability, using appropriate language and the 0 to 1 probability scale

• Statistics.

  • appropriate measures of central tendency (median, mean, mode and modal class) and spread (range, including consideration of outliers)

  • use and interpret scatter graphs of bivariate data

  • know and understand the terms: positive correlation, negative correlation, no correlation, weak correlation and strong correlation