Year 11 GCSE Maths Revision Checklist (Higher Tier) PDF

YEAR 11 GCSE MATHS REVISION CHECKLIST HIGHER TIER TOPICS ARE CATEGORISED VIA MATHS STRANDS NUMBER TOPICS 1 Number Grade 3 to 9 J K L 1.1 Number problems and Work out the total number of ways of performing a series of...

YEAR 11 GCSE MATHS REVISION CHECKLIST HIGHER TIER TOPICS ARE CATEGORISED VIA MATHS STRANDS NUMBER TOPICS 1 Number Grade 3 to 9 J K L 1.1 Number problems and Work out the total number of ways of performing a series of reasoning tasks. 1.2 Place value and Estimate an answer. estimating Use place value to answer questions. 1.3 HCF and LCM Write a number of the product of its prime factors. Find the HCF and LCM of two numbers. 1.4 Calculating with powers Use powers and roots in calculations. (indices) Multiply and divide using index laws. Work out a power raised to a power. 1.5 Zero, negative and Use negative indices. fractional indices Use fractional indices. 1.6 Powers of 10 and Write a number in standard form. standard form Calculate with numbers in standard form. 1.7 Surds Understand the difference between rational and irrational numbers. Simplify a surd. Rationalise a denominator. 4 Fractions, ratio and percentages Grade 3 to 7 J K L 4.1 Fractions Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions and mixed numbers. Find the reciprocal of an integer, decimal or fraction. 4.2 Ratios Write ratios in the form 1 : n or n : 1. Compare ratios. Find quantities using ratios. Solve problems involving ratios. 4.3 Ratio and proportion Convert between currencies and measures. Recognise and use direct proportion. Solve problems involving ratios and proportion. 4.4 Percentages Work out percentage increases and decreases. Solve real-life problems involving percentages. 4.5 Fractions, decimals and Work out percentage increases and decreases. percentages Solve real-life problems involving percentages. ALGEBRA TOPICS 2 Algebra Grade 3 to 7 J K L 2.1 Algebraic indices Use the rules of indices to simplify algebraic expressions. 2.2 Expanding and factorising Expand brackets. Factorise algebraic expressions. 2.3 Equations Solve equations involving brackets and numerical fractions. Use equations to solve problems. 2.4 Formulae Substitute numbers into formulae. Rearrange formulae. Distinguish between expressions, equations, formulae and identities. 2.5 Linear sequences Find a general formula for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence. Determine whether a particular number is a term of a given arithmetic sequence. 2.6 Non-linear sequences Solve problems using geometric sequences. Work out terms in Fibonnaci-like sequences. Find the nth term of a quadratic sequence. 2.7 More expanding and Expand the product of two brackets. factorising Use the difference of two squares. Factorise quadratics of the form x^2 + bx + c. 6 Graphs Grade 3 to 7 J K L 6.1 Linear graphs Find the gradient and y-intercept from a linear equation. Rearrange an equation into the form y = mx + c. Compare two graphs from their equations. Plot graphs with equations ax + by = c. 6.2 More linear graphs Sketch graphs using the gradient and intercepts. Find the equation of a line, given its gradient and one point on the line. Find the gradient of a line through two points. 6.3 Graphing rates of change Draw and interpret distance–time graphs. Calculate average speed from a distance–time graph. Understand velocity–time graphs. Find acceleration and distance from velocity–time graphs. 6.4 Real-life graphs Draw and interpret real-life linear graphs. Recognise direct proportion. Draw and use a line of best fit. 6.5 Line segments Find the coordinates of the midpoint of a line segment. Find the gradient and length of a line segment. Find the equations of lines parallel or perpendicular to a given line. 6.6 Quadratic graphs Draw quadratic graphs. Solve quadratic equations using graphs. Identify the line of symmetry of a quadratic graph. Interpret quadratic graphs relating to real-life situations. 6.7 Cubic and reciprocal Draw graphs of cubic functions. graphs Solve cubic equations using graphs. Draw graphs of reciprocal functions. Recognise a graph from its shape. 6.8 More graphs Interpret linear and non-linear real-life graphs. Draw the graph of a circle. 9 Equations and inequalities Grade 3 to 9 J K L 9.1 Solving quadratic Find the roots of quadratic functions. equations 1 Rearrange and solve simple quadratic equations. 9.2 Solving quadratic Solve more complex quadratic equations. equations 2 Use the quadratic formula to solve a quadratic equation. 9.3 Completing the square Complete the square for a quadratic expression. Solve quadratic equations by completing the square. 9.4 Solving simple Solve simple simultaneous equations. simultaneous equations Solve simultaneous equations for real-life situations. 9.5 More simultaneous equations Use simultaneous equations to find the equation of a straight line. Solve linear simultaneous equations where both equations are multiplied. Interpret real-life situations involving two unknowns and solve them. 9.6 Solving linear and quadratic Solve simultaneous equations with one quadratic equation. simultaneous equations Use real-life situations to construct quadratic and linear equations and solve them. 9.7 Solving linear inequalities Solve inequalities and show the solution on a number line and using set notation. 15 Equations and graphs Grade 3 to 9 J K L 15.1 Solving simultaneous Solve simultaneous equations graphically. equations graphically 15.2 Representing inequalities Represent inequalities on graphs. graphically Interpret graphs of inequalities. 15.3 Graphs of quadratic functions Recognise and draw quadratic functions. 15.4 Solving quadratic equations Find approximate solutions to quadratic equations graphically graphically. Solve quadratic equations using an iterative process. 15.5 Graphs of cubic Find the roots of cubic equations. functions Sketch graphs of cubic functions. Solve cubic equations using an iterative process. 17 More algebra Grade 5 to 9 J K L 17.1 Rearranging formulae Change the subject of a formula where the power of the subject appears. Change the subject of a formula where the subject appears twice. 17.2 Algebraic fractions Add and subtract algebraic fractions. Multiply and divide algebraic fractions. Change the subject of a formula involving fractions where all the variables are in the denominators. 17.3 Simplifying algebraic Simplify algebraic fractions. fractions 17.4 More algebraic fractions Add and subtract more complex algebraic fractions. Multiply and divide more complex algebraic fractions. 17.5 Surds Simplify expressions involving surds. Expand expressions involving surds. Rationalise the denominator of a fraction. 17.6 Solving algebraic fraction Solve equations that involve algebraic fractions. 17.7 Functions Use function notation. Find composite functions. Find inverse functions. 17.8 Proof Prove a result using algebra. 19 Proportion and graphs Grade 4 to 9 J K L 19.1 Direct proportion Write and use equations to solve problems involving direct proportion. 19.2 More direct proportion Write and use equations to solve problems involving direct proportion. Solve problems involving square and cubic proportionality. 19.3 Inverse proportion Write and use equations to solve problems involving inverse proportion. Use and recognise graphs showing inverse proportion. 19.4 Exponential functions Recognise graphs of exponential functions. Sketch graphs of exponential functions. 19.5 Non-linear graphs Calculate the gradient of a tangent at a point. Estimate the area under a non-linear graph. 19.6 Translating graphs of Understand the relationship between translating a graph functions and the change in its function notation. 19.7 Reflecting and stretching Understand the effect stretching a curve parallel to one of graphs of functions the axes has on its function form. Understand the effect reflecting a curve in one of the axes has on its function form. GEOMETRY TOPICS 5 Angles and trigonometry Grade 3 to 6 J K L 5.1 Angle properties of triangles Derive and use the sum of angles in a triangle and in a and quadrilaterals quadrilateral. Derive and use the fact that the exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the two opposite interior angles. 5.2 Interior angles of a polygon Calculate the sum of the interior angles of a polygon. Use the interior angles of polygons to solve problems. 5.3 Exterior angles of a polygon Know the sum of the exterior angles of a polygon. Use the angles of polygons to solve problems. 5.4 Pythagoras’ theorem 1 Calculate the length of the hypotenuse in a right-angled triangle. Solve problems using Pythagoras’ theorem. 5.4 Pythagoras’ theorem 1 Calculate the length of a shorter side in a right-angled triangle. Solve problems using Pythagoras’ theorem. 5.6 Trigonometry 1 Use trigonometric ratios to find lengths in a right-angled triangle. Use trigonometric ratios to solve problems. 5.7 Trigonometry 2 Use trigonometric ratios to calculate an angle in a right- angled triangle. Find angles of elevation and angles of depression. Use trigonometric ratios to solve problems. Know the exact values of the sine, cosine and tangent of some angles. 7 Area and volume Grade 3 to 9 J K L 7.1 Perimeter and area Find the perimeter and area of compound shapes. Recall and use the formula for the area of a trapezium. 7.2 Units and accuracy Convert between metric units of area. Calculate the maximum and minimum possible values of a measurement. 7.3 Prisms Convert between metric units of volume. Calculate volumes and surface areas of prisms. 7.4 Circles Calculate the area and circumference of a circle. Calculate area and circumference in terms of π. 7.5 Sectors of circles Calculate the perimeter and area of semicircles and quarter circles. Calculate arc lengths, angles and areas of sectors of circles. 7.6 Cylinders and spheres Calculate volume and surface area of a cylinder and a sphere. Solve problems involving volumes and surface areas. 7.7 Pyramids and cones Calculate volume and surface area of pyramids and cones. Solve problems involving pyramids and cones. 8 Transformations and Grade 3 to 7 constructions J K L 8.1 3D solids Draw plans and elevations of 3D solids. 8.2 Reflection and rotation Refl ect a 2D shape in a mirror line. Rotate a 2D shape about a centre of rotation. Describe refl ections and rotations. 8.3 Enlargement Enlarge shapes by fractional and negative scale factors about a centre of enlargement. 8.4 Transformations and Translate a shape using a vector. combinations of transformations Carry out and describe combinations of transformations. 8.5 Bearings and scale drawings Draw and use scales on maps and scale drawings. Solve problems involving bearings. 8.6 Constructions 1 Construct triangles using a ruler and compasses. Construct the perpendicular bisector of a line. Construct the shortest distance from a point to a line using a ruler and compasses. 8.7 Constructions 2 Bisect an angle using a ruler and compasses. Construct angles using a ruler and compasses. Construct shapes made from triangles using a ruler and compasses. 8.8 Loci Draw a locus. Use loci to solve problems. 12 Similarity and congruence Grade 3 to 9 J K L 12.1 Congruence Show that two triangles are congruent. Know the conditions of congruence. 12.2 Geometric proof and Prove shapes are congruent. congruency Solve problems involving congruence. 12.3 Similarity Use the ratio of corresponding sides to work out scale factors. Find missing lengths on similar shapes. 12.4 More similarity Use similar triangles to work out lengths in real life. Use the link between linear scale factor and area scale factor to solve problems. 12.5 Similarity in 3D solids Use the link between scale factors for length, area and volume to solve problems. 13 More trigonometry Grade 6 to 9 J K L 13.1 Accuracy Understand and use upper and lower bounds in calculations involving trigonometry. 13.2 Graph of the sine function Understand how to find the sine of any angle. Know the graph of the sine function and use it to solve equations. 13.3 Graph of the cosine function Understand how to find the cosine of any angle. Know the graph of the cosine function and use it to solve equations. 13.4 The tangent function Understand how to find the tangent of any angle. Know the graph of the tangent function and use it to solve equations. 13.5 Calculating areas and the sine Find the area of a triangle and a segment of a circle. Use the sine rule to solve 2D problems. 13.6 The cosine rule and 2D Use the cosine rule to solve 2D problems. Solve bearings problems using trigonometry. 13.7 Solving problems in 3D Use Pythagoras’ theorem in 3D. Use trigonometry in 3D. 13.8 Transforming trigonometric Recognise how changes in a function affect trigonometric graphs 1 graphs. 13.9 Transforming trigonometric Recognise how changes in a function affect trigonometric graphs 2 graphs. 16 Circle theorems Grade 4 to 8 J K L 16.1 Radii and chords Solve problems involving angles, triangles and circles. Understand and use facts about chords and their distance from the centre of a circle. Solve problems involving chords and radii. 16.2 Tangents Understand and use facts about tangents at a point and from a point. Give reasons for angle and length calculations involving 16.3 Angles in circles 1 Understand, prove and use facts about angles subtended at the centre and the circumference of circles. Understand, prove and use facts about the angle in a semicircle being a right angle. Find missing angles using these theorems and give reasons for answers. 16.4 Angles in circles 2 Understand, prove and use facts about angles subtended at the circumference of a circle. Understand, prove and use facts about cyclic quadrilaterals. Prove the alternate segment theorem. 16.5 Applying circle theorems Solve angle problems using circle theorems. Give reasons for angle sizes using mathematical language. Find the equation of the tangent to a circle at a given point. 18 Vectors and geometric proof Grade 6 to 9 J K L 18.1 Vectors and vector notation Understand and use vector notation. Work out the magnitude of a vector. 18.2 Vector arithmetic Calculate using vectors and represent the solutions graphically. Calculate the resultant of two vectors. 18.3 More vector arithmetic Solve problems using vectors. Use the resultant of two vectors to solve vector problems. 18.4 Parallel vectors and collinear Express points as position vectors. points Prove lines are parallel. Prove points are collinear. 18.5 Solving geometric problems Solve geometric problems in two dimensions using vector methods. Apply vector methods for simple geometric proofs. RATIO & PROPORTION TOPICS 11 Multiplicative reasoning Grade 3 to 6 J K L 11.1 Growth and decay Find an amount after repeated percentage changes. Solve growth and decay problems. 11.2 Compound measures Calculate rates. Convert between metric speed measures. Use a formula to calculate speed and acceleration. 11.3 More compound measures Solve problems involving compound measures. 11.4 Ratio and proportion Use relationships involving ratio. Use direct and indirect proportion. STATISTICS & PROBABILITY TOPICS 3 Interpreting and representing Grade 2 to 5 J K L dataStatistical diagrams 1 3.1 Construct and use back-to-back stem and leaf diagrams. Construct and use frequency polygons and pie charts. 3.2 Time series Plot and interpret time series graphs. Use trends to predict what might happen in the future. 3.3 Scatter graphs Plot and interpret scatter graphs. Determine whether or not there is a linear relationship between two variables. 3.4 Line of best fit Draw a line of best fit on a scatter graph. Use the line of best fit to predict values. 3.5 Averages and range Decide which average is best for a set of data. Estimate the mean and range from a grouped frequency table. Find the modal class and the group containing the median. 3.6 Statistical diagrams 2 Construct and use two-way tables. Choose appropriate diagrams to display data. Recognise misleading graphs. 10 Probability Grade 3 to 9 J K L 10.1 Combined events Use the product rule for finding the number of outcomes for two or more events. List all the possible outcomes of two events in a sample space diagram. 10.2 Mutually exclusive events Identify mutually exclusive outcomes and events. Find the probabilities of mutually exclusive outcomes and events. Find the probability of an event not happening. 10.3 Experimental probability Work out the expected results for experimental and theoretical probabilities. Compare real results with theoretical expected values to see if a game is fair. 10.4 Independent events and tree Draw and use frequency trees. diagrams Calculate probabilities of repeated events. Draw and use probability tree diagrams. 10.5 Conditional probability Decide if two events are independent. Draw and use tree diagrams to calculate conditional probability. Draw and use tree diagrams without replacement. Use two-way tables to calculate conditional probability. 10.6 Venn diagrams and set Use Venn diagrams to calculate conditional probability. notation Use set notation. 14 Further statistics Grade 3 to 9 J K L 14.1 Sampling Understand how to take a simple random sample. Understand how to take a stratified sample. 14.2 Cumulative frequency Draw and interpret cumulative frequency tables and diagrams. Work out the median, quartiles and interquartile range from 14.3 Box plots Find the quartiles and the interquartile range from stem-and- leaf diagrams. Draw and interpret box plots. 14.4 Drawing histograms Understand frequency density. Draw histograms. 14.5 Interpreting histograms Interpret histograms. 14.6 Comparing and describing Compare two sets of data. populations