In this blog, I’m going to use mathematics to calculate the arc length of Bristol’s most famous piece of engineering, The Clifton Suspension Bridge. All of the methods used appear in GCSE maths.The Clifton Suspension Bridge opened in 1864 and was originally designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel however sadly he… Continue reading Calculating the arc length of the Clifton Suspension Bridge
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How to use the table function on a calculator
The non-calculator GCSE maths exam is now out of the way, and you should have your calculator glued to your hand from now on. Even simple calculations you should use the calculator for. You never know what sort of elementary mistakes you can make in the pressurized situation of a… Continue reading How to use the table function on a calculator
5 common mistakes in higher GCSE maths – don’t make these!
Following on from the last blog, in which I discussed 5 common mistakes in foundation tier GCSE maths, this time we’ll look at 5 common mistakes in higher tier GCSE maths.Even if you’re studying for the higher tier exam, I’d still recommend going back and reading the foundation tier blog… Continue reading 5 common mistakes in higher GCSE maths – don’t make these!
5 common mistakes in foundation GCSE maths – don’t make these!
We’re now fully in exam season. I hope your revision is going well. In this blog, I will explain 5 of the most common mistakes I’ve seen in foundation tier GCSE maths. I will explain why people get it wrong so often, how you avoid this and what the correct… Continue reading 5 common mistakes in foundation GCSE maths – don’t make these!
Times Table App Review – 10 Minutes A Day
Today’s blog is another review of a times tables app. I’ve already reviewed Math Ninja, which ended with an overall rating of 7/10. Today’s app is 10 Minutes A Day – let’s see how it compares to Math Ninja… 10 Minutes A Day Review Cost: FreeThe game is a racing… Continue reading Times Table App Review – 10 Minutes A Day
