maths topics - calculator

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Topics in exam

2. Algebra

Trial and improvement

Plotting a curve

Rules of Indices

Solving equations or inequalities

Forming equations (angles in a triangle/ quadrilateral)

Nth term rule

3. Shape

Trigonometry

Volume and surface area

Pythagoras

Similarity

Angles (alternate and corresponding)

Bearings and construction

Enlargement

Circles and parts of circles

Vectors

4. Handling Data

Pie charts

Averages (including from a frequency and grouped frequency table)

Box plots

Histograms

Frequency polygon

Sampling

Questionnaire

Calculator

Number

Product of Prime Factors (LCM and HCF)

Compound interest

Bounds (Greatest value/least value)

Using a calculator to get an answer

Fractions

Reverse Percentages

Overview of content 1. Number 2. Algebra 3. Geometry 4. Measures 5. Statistics 6. Probability Overview of assessment • Two written papers: each contributes 50% of the final grade • Tiered papers o Foundation Tier grades C-G available o Higher Tier grades A*-D available (E allowed) • 1 hour 45 minutes (Foundation papers) • 1 hour 45 minutes (Higher papers) • 100 marks on each paper • Paper 1F and 1H: Non-calculator • Paper 2F and 2H: Calculator • The functional elements of mathematics are assessed on each paper: o 30-40% of the Foundation Tier papers o 20-30% of the Higher Tier papers.

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