MATHS & FURTHER MATHS Prepare for Year 12 by: The transition from GCSE maths to A level maths can be a challenging one. In order to succeed in A level maths, you will require some of the skills learnt during your GCSE maths course. To help you prepare, you should revise the following topics: Laws of indices Straight line graphs Equation of a line, (parallel and perpendicular lines) Equation of a circle Functions Iteration Rates of change Kinematics graphs Coordinate geometry: midpoint, gradient and length of a line segment Algebraic fractions Manipulating algebraic expressions Surds Changing the subject of the formula Linear equations, inequalities and simultaneous equations Solving quadratic equations Completing the square of a quadratic expression Factorising a quadratic expression Graphs - sketch and recognise common graphs Transformation of graphs Trigonometry Vectors Statistics Probability If you are not sure of any topic, use a GCSE textbook for reference or look at: www.kerboodle.com www.mathswatchvle.com www.mrbartonmaths.com/alevel.htm www.waldomaths.com/edexasa2/edexc1.jsp www.corbettmaths.com www.mathsgenie.co.uk
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