In the previous blog, I explained the difference between simple and compound interest. In this blog, I will show you how to make use of multipliers to answer compound interest questions efficiently. I will also introduce the concept of depreciation and show how you can use multipliers to answer those… Continue reading How to use multipliers
Category: Higher GCSE
Rounding errors
In the previous blog, in which I calculated the arc length of the Clifton Suspension Bridge, there were multiple steps to solving the problem. We had to calculate the radius of the sector. Then, we used this radius to calculate the angle of the sector. Then we had to use… Continue reading Rounding errors
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!
How to rationalise the denominator of a fraction
This blog will be a guide to rationalising the denominator of a fraction. It will cover all types of these questions that can come up in GCSE mathematics. Please note that this topic is only examinable on the higher tier GCSE, so if you are studying foundation this blog will… Continue reading How to rationalise the denominator of a fraction
