Maths Resources (page 17)

Pythagoras Theorem StatementPythagoras theorem asserts that In a right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse side is equivalent to the total of squares of the other two ...

An arithmetic sequence is a sequence where the first term is a and the difference between consecutive terms is constant and is called d.For example , if the first term a =11, d=3, th...

A circle with centre (m,n) and radius r, has equation(x-m)2 + (x-n) 2 =r2 A circle C has equation x2 + y2 -6x+2y -15=0The coordinate of the centre and the radius are:(x-3)2...

PRIMES NUMBERS , HCF , LCM.The factors of a number are any numbers that divide into it exactly. A prime number has exactly two factors, itself and 1. The prime numbers are : 2,3, 5,...

In my many years as a Maths teacher across the Primary age groups, I have used strategies to install a love and curiosity for maths and ways to dispel the fear around maths. 1...

When I began tutoring, I was struck by the amount of time spent waiting while the student wrote out their solutions. I found it frustrating, aware that precious time was ticking away,...

Generally, for GCSE and A-level students, a surd is a number which contains part square root/cube root and part rational number, e.g., root2 = 1 * root2 and root3 = 1 * root3, wher...

NotesThe lowest common multiple (LCM) is defined by the smallest integer multiple that is shared by two or more numbers, e.g., the LCM of 5 and 8 is 40. COMMON MISTAKE: In the abo...

NotesThe highest common factor (HCF) is defined by the largest integer shared by two or more numbers, e.g., the HCF of 20 and 40 is 20.The most efficient method for calculating the...

Weight word problems 1. One pencil weighs 10g. How much will two pencils weigh?2. I have a truck that weighs 7g and a truck that weighs 9g. How much will both my trucks weigh togeth...