GCSE to
Year 12: Bridging the Gap
Work
through the following material, answering all questions and showing as much
working as you can. Answer in the spaces provided on the sheets.
Feel free
to speak to friends to discuss any ideas you feel less confident about, however
do not just copy. Try to understand the concepts involved. Indicate on your
answers where you have received substantial help.
Please note
that much of this material will be covered as part of the course.
Extra help
lessons will then be scheduled to fill in gaps in your knowledge to help you
achieve the results you deserve at A-level.
1) Factorising and expanding
Expand and simplify the following:
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Factorise the following
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2) Completing the square
Write the following in the form
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3) Quadratic Equations
Solve the following equations using any method you see fit
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4) Simultaneous equations
Solve the following pairs of simultaneous equations. No credit is given for guessed answers. We NEED TO SEE WORKING TO CHECK UNDERSTANDING AND APPLICATION
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5) Re-arranging equations
Make x the subject of the following expressions:
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6) Indices
Simplify the following indices
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Evaluate the following expressions
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7) Surds
Simplify these surds
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Rationalise the denominator of the following expressions
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