Maths

Dive deeper into Maths: from foundational arithmetic to complex algebra concepts. Unlock the magic of numbers!

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Fractions | GCSE Maths Revision

Fractions are used to represent a part of the whole. They appear throughout GCSE Maths as a foundation topic. This guide covers key fraction skills, including simplifying, comparing, converting and calculating. Step-by-step examples and practice questions are included.

12 Jul, 2025

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3d shapes - GCSE Maths

Explore the essential 3D shapes for GCSE Maths, including cubes, cylinders and pyramids. This guide explains key terms like faces, edges and vertices. It shows you how to calculate surface area and volume with easy formulas, visual aids and quiz questions.

22 Jun, 2025

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Graphs of inequalities - GCSE Maths Higher

Learn how to plot inequalities on graphs, interpret shaded regions and understand intersections of inequalities. This article includes step-by-step methods, practical examples and visual illustrations to reinforce learning. Quiz questions are included to test your understanding of graphing inequalities and applying them to real-life scenarios.

01 Jun, 2025

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Multiples and Factors - GCSE Maths

Factors divide exactly into numbers without remainders, while multiples are produced by multiplying numbers together. This guide explains factors, multiples, prime numbers and prime factorisation for GCSE Maths. Detailed examples, including the use of factor trees, demonstrate methods essential for solving problems involving the Highest Common Factor and Lowest Common Multiple.

11 May, 2025

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How To Use iteration - GCSE Maths Revision

Iteration is when we approximate solutions to challenging equations. It involves repeatedly applying a formula with an initial starting value, progressively moving towards the correct solution. Understanding this method graphically and numerically helps students confidently tackle related exam questions.

22 Apr, 2025

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Two dimensional shapes - GCSE Maths

A GCSE Maths guide to two-dimensional shapes, which are drawn on a flat plane and can only be measured by length and width. The article covers key properties, area and perimeter formulas, angles, symmetry, and compound shapes. Includes worked examples and interactive quiz questions to test your understanding.

31 Mar, 2025

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Representing data using Histograms for GCSE Maths

Learn about histograms for GCSE Maths - what they are, how to draw them and how to interpret them. We cover key concepts like frequency density, class width and distribution shapes. Step-by-step examples and practice questions included.

10 Mar, 2025

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How to proof maths, including geometric and algebraic proof | GCSE Math Revision

Mathematical proof is a statement that is always true, regardless of the numbers used. This article covers algebraic and geometric proof methods. It explains key proof techniques, including direct proof, proof by exhaustion and proof by contradiction. Examples and quiz questions are included to test your knowledge.

15 Feb, 2025

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Negative and fractional Indices | GCSE Maths

Learn about negative and fractional indices for GCSE Maths. Negative indices represent reciprocals, while fractional indices combine roots and powers. The laws of indices are covered and clear examples are provided. Test your knowledge with plenty of practice questions.

26 Jan, 2025

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Highest Common Factor (HCF) and Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)

Learn about the Highest Common Factor (HCF) and Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) for GCSE Maths. This article covers techniques like listing factors and multiples, using prime factorisation and creating Venn diagrams. Common mistakes and tips to avoid them are provided, ensuring students approach HCF and LCM problems with confidence. Examples and quiz questions are included to test your knowledge.

05 Jan, 2025