How to reflect shapes on a mirror line or x axis, y axis, co-ordinate grid, graph or even cartesian plane - it's all pretty much the same. The biggest problem isn't really the reflection.. it's more making sure that you've correctly identified the 'mirror line.' This can cause a few problems and a little confusion. The easiest way is to actually plot a couple of points on … [Read more...]

How to do math translations .. isn't the easiest name for a blog post but, in the interests of good keyword research, these seem to be the kind of words that have been typed into Google. I guess that's just the way some maths topics are presented, perhaps just a little awkward to search for information in a way that works for you. Either way I'm glad you're here! Math … [Read more...]

How to write numbers in standard form or scientific notation .. is becoming quite popular as an exam question. The whole idea is to be able to use a common method that is easy to communicate. The problem with numbers is all the zero's - while it can look impressive on a maths paper, there's a huge difference between 14 000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 (that's 27 zeros) and … [Read more...]

Here's a range of older curriculum GCSE practice papers. View YouTube videos here for new 9-1 grade. 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 … [Read more...]

Solving linear equations is the first step on your algebra journey.. 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 best with your … [Read more...]