Cork Maths Ultimate GCSE Foundation Revision

Overview

• This revision video covers every topic on the GCSE Foundation Maths course.
• Each topic is discussed for 2-3 minutes, aiming to prepare students for upcoming exams.
• A supplementary booklet with nearly 400 questions is available for additional practice.

Topics Covered

1. Numbers and Proportions

• Words and Figures: Converting figures into words.
• Operations: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division methods.
• Order of Operations: Using BODMAS/BIDMAS rules.
• Rounding: To nearest hundred, thousand, and significant figures.
• Estimation: Approximating calculations by rounding.
• Place Value: Understanding the value of digits in numbers.
• Multiples and Factors: Identifying and using common multiples and factors.
• Prime Numbers: Recognizing and utilizing prime numbers.
• Square and Cube Numbers: Calculating squares, square roots, cubes, and cube roots.
• Indices: Laws of indices, including negative indices and index notation.
• Fractions: Simplifying, ordering, and operations with fractions.
• Decimals and Percentages: Converting and calculating with decimals and percentages.
• Ratios: Simplifying and using ratios, including best buys and direct proportion.

2. Geometry

• Angles: Types of angles and angle calculations in various shapes.
• Perimeter and Area: Calculating perimeters and areas of basic shapes, compound shapes, and circles.
• Volume and Surface Area: Calculating volumes and surface areas of various 3D shapes.
• Symmetry and Transformations: Line and rotational symmetry; translations, rotations, reflections, and enlargements.
• Constructions and Loci: Using compass and ruler for geometric constructions and loci problems.

3. Algebra

• Expressions and Equations: Writing and simplifying expressions; solving equations and inequalities.
• Sequences: Understanding arithmetic and geometric sequences.
• Graphs: Plotting and interpreting linear, quadratic, and other graphs; understanding gradients.
• Simultaneous Equations: Solving using algebraic and graphical methods.

4. Statistics and Probability

• Averages: Mean, median, mode, and range calculations.
• Charts and Diagrams: Interpreting and drawing bar charts, pie charts, histograms, and scatter graphs.
• Probability: Basic probability concepts, including tree diagrams and Venn diagrams.

Study Resources

• A comprehensive revision checklist is available for all topics.
• The accompanying booklet has practice questions for each topic.
• Core Maths revision cards and 5-a-day booklets are recommended for consistent study practice.

Final Recommendations

• Review video tutorials on individual topics for deeper understanding.
• Practice with the question booklet and use the revision cards to solidify knowledge.
• Utilize the revision checklist to track progress and ensure coverage of all topics.