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Foundation GCSE, Higher GCSE

Distance, speed and time calculations

In this blog, we will look at distance, speed and time calculations and I will show you a handy trick that will help you to remember how to calculate them.First of all – distance, speed and time are all related. If you have two of them, you can use them… Continue reading Distance, speed and time calculations

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Foundation GCSE, Higher GCSE

A guide to solving linear equations

In this blog, I will show you a method for solving linear equations.Solving equations is the most useful aspect of algebra you will learn at school. Take the example below… Solve 3x + 1 = 13 The x is just a number that we don’t know yet. Solving an equation… Continue reading A guide to solving linear equations

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Higher GCSE

How to find the nth term of a quadratic sequence

Following on from our previous blogs on identifying different types of sequences and finding the nth term of a linear sequence, in this blog I will show you how to find the nth term of a quadratic sequence. It is important to note that this topic is only examinable on… Continue reading How to find the nth term of a quadratic sequence

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Foundation GCSE, Higher GCSE

How to find the nth term of a linear sequence

Following on from the last blog on identifying different types of sequences, in this blog I will show you how to find the nth term of a linear sequence. This is a relatively simple process, but is incredibly useful. What is the nth term, and why is it useful? First… Continue reading How to find the nth term of a linear sequence

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Foundation GCSE, Higher GCSE

Different Types of Sequences for GCSE Maths

If you’re studying for your maths GCSE, you will have encountered a lot of different sequences. For both foundation and higher GCSE mathematics, you need to be able to identify these different types of sequences:1. Linear sequencesLinear sequences are the most common and simplest type of sequence you see in… Continue reading Different Types of Sequences for GCSE Maths