The GCSE group have been working diligently on recalling a lot of previous learning so far this term. We have worked on Angles, Scale Diagrams and Bearings; then Basic numbers with factors and multiples. The last couple of weeks have been spent on reviewing basic algebraic principles and working with fractions and decimal numbers.

Here are a few example questions for you to try.

Saturn and Neptune have learned about straight line graphs and the generalised form of y=mx+c. They can graph linear equations using both a table of values and the gradient, y-intercept. 

Then we worked on forming and solving equations, including changing the subject. This is a useful skill when working with formulae across the school, such as in Science when calculating for density or even converting between fahrenheit and celsius.

At the end of this term we will be testing conjectures in given contexts. 

Can you solve these questions?

Mercury has looked at ratio and compared ratio with fractions. Did you know that a ratio tells you part:part and a fraction is the part you want over the total parts available?

We then learned about multiplicative change which includes changing recipes, converting currency and looking for the best buy. They have all done well with their learning. 

What’s your opinion on this published bargain?

Mars started their secondary maths lessons learning about sequences. They can identify linear and non-linear sequences and use substitution to find the nth term in a sequence. We also looked at triangular, square and fibonacci sequences.

Your turn… give this a try.

At the end of the first term, we focused on algebraic notation and substitution. A fair few in the class hadn’t learned algebra before, so we took it slowly and now everyone is much more confident with the topic of algebra. 

Can you find the answer for this expression?