This video is about how to solve difficult simultaneous equations, and is around grade 7+ .... these questions can be quite challenging. Solve 3y = 5 - 2x y² = xy +5 Top Tips! This type of question is usually solved by substitution - making everything 'x' or 'y' Once you've got an equation it'll need solving Sometimes it involves using … [Read more...]
How to calculate ratio in ‘more than’ questions – grade 4 GCSE maths
This video is all about how to calculate ratio in 'more than' questions and is aimed at around grade 4 GCSE maths. These are a little more challenging, and involve the ‘more than’ type of questions. Here's three different questions for you to try: Arni, Bethany and Carrie save some money in the ratio 3:4:9. Carrie saved £150 more than Bethany. Show that Arni saved £90. … [Read more...]
Finding the missing angle in a regular polygon – quick test question 1
This video is all about finding the missing angle in a regular polygon, and is aimed at around grade 5 GCSE maths. These types of questions appear in all the main examination boards, including Edexcel, AQA and OCR. They are popular and, once you have the basic principles, fairly similar. Please do stop the video, try the question and compare your solution. PQ, … [Read more...]
How to walk through a piece of paper
Here's a great idea to try ... can you walk through a piece of paper? It's all about how you cut the hole, and this clever mathematical trick creates a giant loop out of a single sheet. It's a fantastic way of impressing family and friends - and all you need is a piece of paper, a pair of scissors, and maybe a little practice! Watch on YouTube Take a single A4 … [Read more...]
First Class North Leeds
Thank you for your continuing support for First Class North Leeds. During the next few weeks we are planning to support our excellent students, in a number of ways: - The Saturday class will continue to operate as a ‘drop in and catch up’ centre. This will give students the opportunity to have their work evaluated, spend time talking though any issues and, importantly, be … [Read more...]