How to enlarge a shape by scale factor is one of those GCSE questions that you don't really think you'll ever need.. I guess, like a lot of math, it's just whether you are involved in that employment area. Enlargement of shapes is very important if you work in design, architecture, city landscapes, modelling or any area that requires a scale model first. The whole idea of … [Read more...]
Improve your written English – four awesome top tips
'Four awesome top tips to improve your written English' .. doesn't seem like the kind of title on a maths website.. but I've asked to write a series of articles and thought I should include them here. Please do let me know what you think. "Improve your written English - four awesome top tips." Try typing this title into Google and you’ll get 178 million results … [Read more...]
GCSE practice papers
Here's a range of GCSE practice papers by grade. View YouTube videos here for help. I'll add the answer papers soon, although I'm sure you're working through plenty of practice exam papers. Here's 6 tips to help you answer maths word problems and developing independent learning skills. You never know, you might be heading for one of 10 seriously brilliant maths careers! Grade … [Read more...]
3 Minute Math – Converting Miles to Kilometres / Kilometers
This is a favourite exam question. Changing the miles to kilometres can also make the journey seem longer (!). This series of 3 minute math is designed as a quick reminder for some of the main topics. I hope they help to provide a focus and a way forward. If you need any more detail please search the site or contact me – always pleased to answer any questions! All the very … [Read more...]
Try Some Quick Foundation Level Maths Tests
A selection of quick foundation level maths tests that feature around the site .. all in one place. The quick maths tests should be good for revision and only take around 10 minutes...ish. Some have attached posts although there are (quite a ) few that need either a YouTube video or an explanation. If you visit the YouTube … [Read more...]