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GCSE Maths Topic Checklist: Multiplication, Division & Percentages!

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GCSE Maths Topic Checklist: Multiplication, Division & Percentages!

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A comprehensive GCSE maths topic checklist for foundation and higher tiers detailing essential mathematical concepts and grade boundaries for student success. The guide breaks down topics by grade level, helping students understand progression from basic to advanced mathematics.

The foundation tier has a maximum achievable grade of 5, while the higher tier starts from grade 4
Grade boundaries are flexible and vary based on overall exam performance
Topics progress from basic arithmetic at grade 1 to advanced concepts like vector proofs at higher grades
Understanding grade boundaries in GCSE maths exams is crucial for exam preparation
Core topics include GCSE maths topics multiplication division percentages and extend to advanced concepts like algebraic fractions
Each grade level builds upon previous knowledge, requiring mastery of lower-grade topics

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GCSE Maths Topic Checklist
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Intermediate Topics and Grade Progression

The second page covers topics for grades 4-7, introducing more complex mathematical concepts and building upon fundamental knowledge.

Definition: Compound interest represents interest calculated on both the initial principal and accumulated interest from previous periods.

Highlight: Grade 4 marks the transition point between foundation and higher tiers, introducing more challenging concepts like compound interest and advanced indices.

Example: Pythagoras' theorem and trigonometry (SOHCAHTOA) appear at grade 4, marking the introduction of more complex geometric concepts.

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Advanced Mathematical Concepts

The third page details the most challenging topics, primarily focusing on advanced mathematical concepts for higher grades.

Definition: Iteration is a mathematical process of repeating a calculation multiple times, each time using the result from the previous calculation.

Highlight: Topics like vector proof questions and quadratic inequalities represent the highest level of mathematical complexity in GCSE.

Example: Advanced topics include velocity-time graphs, which combine mathematical concepts with real-world physics applications.

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Grade Boundaries and Basic Structure

The first page outlines the fundamental structure of GCSE Mathematics examinations and introduces essential topics for grades 1-3. The content explains how grade boundaries work and the difference between foundation and higher tiers.

Definition: Grade boundaries are percentage thresholds that determine final grades, varying yearly based on exam difficulty.

Highlight: Foundation tier has a grade ceiling of 5, while higher tier has a minimum grade of 4.

Example: Grade 1 topics include basic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of integers and decimals.

Vocabulary: BIDMAS - Brackets, Indices, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction, the order of mathematical operations.

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Subjects

Maths

Mechanics

Understanding probability

GCSE Maths Topic Checklist: Multiplication, Division & Percentages!

Jody

@jody_lusy

22 Followers

The foundation tier has a maximum achievable grade of 5, while the higher tier starts from grade 4
Grade boundaries are flexible and vary based on overall exam performance
Topics progress from basic arithmetic at grade 1 to advanced concepts like vector proofs at higher grades
Understanding grade boundaries in GCSE maths exams is crucial for exam preparation
Core topics include GCSE maths topics multiplication division percentages and extend to advanced concepts like algebraic fractions
Each grade level builds upon previous knowledge, requiring mastery of lower-grade topics

15/12/2023

1459

Maths

Intermediate Topics and Grade Progression

The second page covers topics for grades 4-7, introducing more complex mathematical concepts and building upon fundamental knowledge.

Definition: Compound interest represents interest calculated on both the initial principal and accumulated interest from previous periods.

Highlight: Grade 4 marks the transition point between foundation and higher tiers, introducing more challenging concepts like compound interest and advanced indices.

Example: Pythagoras' theorem and trigonometry (SOHCAHTOA) appear at grade 4, marking the introduction of more complex geometric concepts.

Advanced Mathematical Concepts

The third page details the most challenging topics, primarily focusing on advanced mathematical concepts for higher grades.

Definition: Iteration is a mathematical process of repeating a calculation multiple times, each time using the result from the previous calculation.

Highlight: Topics like vector proof questions and quadratic inequalities represent the highest level of mathematical complexity in GCSE.

Example: Advanced topics include velocity-time graphs, which combine mathematical concepts with real-world physics applications.

Grade Boundaries and Basic Structure

Definition: Grade boundaries are percentage thresholds that determine final grades, varying yearly based on exam difficulty.

Highlight: Foundation tier has a grade ceiling of 5, while higher tier has a minimum grade of 4.

Example: Grade 1 topics include basic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of integers and decimals.

Vocabulary: BIDMAS - Brackets, Indices, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction, the order of mathematical operations.

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Knowunity is the #1 education app in five European countries

Knowunity has been named a featured story on Apple and has regularly topped the app store charts in the education category in Germany, Italy, Poland, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Join Knowunity today and help millions of students around the world.

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iOS User

I love this app so much, I also use it daily. I recommend Knowunity to everyone!!! I went from a D to an A with it :D

Philip, iOS User

The app is very simple and well designed. So far I have always found everything I was looking for :D

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GCSE Maths Topic Checklist: Multiplication, Division & Percentages!

Intermediate Topics and Grade Progression

Advanced Mathematical Concepts

Grade Boundaries and Basic Structure

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Knowunity is the #1 education app in five European countries

Knowunity has been named a featured story on Apple and has regularly topped the app store charts in the education category in Germany, Italy, Poland, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Join Knowunity today and help millions of students around the world.

4.9+

15 M

#1

950 K+

Still not convinced? See what other students are saying...

I love this app so much, I also use it daily. I recommend Knowunity to everyone!!! I went from a D to an A with it :D

The app is very simple and well designed. So far I have always found everything I was looking for :D

I love this app ❤️ I actually use it every time I study.

GCSE Maths Topic Checklist: Multiplication, Division & Percentages!

Intermediate Topics and Grade Progression

Advanced Mathematical Concepts

Grade Boundaries and Basic Structure

Similar content

Can't find what you're looking for? Explore other subjects.

Knowunity is the #1 education app in five European countries

Knowunity has been named a featured story on Apple and has regularly topped the app store charts in the education category in Germany, Italy, Poland, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Join Knowunity today and help millions of students around the world.

4.9+

15 M

#1

950 K+

Still not convinced? See what other students are saying...

I love this app so much, I also use it daily. I recommend Knowunity to everyone!!! I went from a D to an A with it :D

The app is very simple and well designed. So far I have always found everything I was looking for :D

I love this app ❤️ I actually use it every time I study.