GCSE Mathematics Revision Checklist - Higher
Students should be able to: Grade MW Clip R A G
Number: structure and calculation
Order positive and negative integers 1 2
Order decimals and fractions 1-3 3, 70
Use the symbols =, ≠, , ≤, ≥ 1 5
Apply the four operations (+ - x ÷) to integers 2 17-20
17, 18, 66, 67, 71a, 73,
Apply the four operations (+ - x ÷) to decimals and simple fractions 2-3
74
Apply the four operations (+ - x ÷) to mixed numbers 3 71a, 73, 74
Understand and use place value 3 92
Understand and use BIDMAS 3 75
Understand the terms primes, factors and multiples 2 28
Use prime factor decomposition (prime factor trees) 3 78
Express a number as a product of its prime factors 3 78
Find the HCF of two or more numbers 3 79
Find the LCM of two or more numbers 3 80
Use positive powers and their roots e.g. find 53 or √
4
16 2-3 29, 81
Recognise powers of 2, 3, 4 and 5
Estimate the square root of any positive number
Calculate with roots, and integer and fractional powers 3-7 82, 131, 154, 188
Give exact answers using fractions, surds and multiples of π
Simplify expressions involving surds 8/9 207a, 207b
Rationalise the denominator of a fraction involving surds 8/9 207c
Change between normal numbers and standard form 3 83
Calculate with numbers in standard form 3 83
Number: fractions, decimals and percentages
Change a recurring decimal into a fraction 6-7 177, 189
Work with fractions in ratio problems 3 107
Change between fractions, decimals and percentages 3 84, 85
Number: measures and accuracy
Use standard units of mass, length, time, money etc
Use compound measures: speed, distance, time 4 142
Use compound measures: density, mass, volume 4 142
Use compound measures: pressure, force, area 4 142
Estimate answers to calculations by round to 1sf 3 91
Round answers to a given degree of accuracy (sf or dp) 2-3 32, 90
Use inequality signs to denote a range of accuracy
Calculate upper and lower bounds 8/9 132, 206
Algebra: notation, vocabulary and manipulation
a 3
Use and interpret algebra a × b=ab ; a ÷ b= ; a × a ×a=a 2 34, 35
b
Substitute numerical values into formulae 3 95
Simplify expressions by collecting like terms 2 33
Multiply out single brackets 3-4 93, 134a
Factorise into a single bracket 3 94
Expand two or more brackets multiplied together 4 134b
Factorise quadratics of the form x 2+ bx+ c 5 157
Factorise quadratics of the form ax 2 +bx +c 6 192
Factorise quadratics using difference of two squares 5 158
Simplify expressions using laws of indices 4-7 131, 154, 188
Simplify algebraic fractions 8/9 210a
Add and subtract algebraic fractions 8/9 210a
Multiply and divide algebraic fractions 8/9 210a
Change the subject of a formula 4-6 136, 190
Use algebra as part of proofs 7 193
Understand and use function notation f(x)
Find the inverse function f-1(x) of a given function 8/9 214a, 214b
Find and use composite functions fg(x) 8/9 215
Algebra: graphs
Work with coordinates in all four quadrants 1 8
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GCSE Mathematics Revision Checklist - Higher
Students should be able to: Grade MW Clip R A G
Find the midpoint of a line joining two points 4 133
Plot graphs of straight lines from the equation 3 96
Use y = mx + c to identify parallel and perpendicular lines
Know that the product of two perpendicular gradients is -1 8/9 208
Find the equation of a line from its gradient and a point 5 159b
Find the equations of a line from two given points 5 159b
Identify gradient and intercept from a graph 5 159a
Identify gradient and intercept from an equation 5 159a
Identify and interpret roots, intercepts and turning points of quadratic equations
5 160
graphically
Solve quadratic equations – to find roots 5 157
Find turning points of a quadratic by completing the square 8/9 209c
Recognise, interpret and sketch cubic functions 5 161
1
Recognise, interpret and sketch reciprocal functions y= 5 161
x
Recognise, interpret & sketch exponential functions y=k x 7 194
Recognise, interpret and sketch trigonometric functions 7 195a, 195b
Sketch transformations of a function: f(x+3), -f(x) 7 195a, 195b
Plot and interpret graphs to find solutions to problems
Calculate or estimate gradients of graphs 3 97
Interpret gradient in context e.g. acceleration of velocity-time graph 8/9 216
Calculate or estimate areas under graphs
Interpret area in context e.g. distance of velocity-time graph 8/9 216
Recognise and use the equation of a circle with centre at O 7 197
Find the tangent to a circle at a given point 8/9
Algebra: solving equations and inequalities
Solve linear equations – unknown on both sides 4 135a
Solve quadratic equations of the form x 2+ bx+ c by factorising 5 157
Solve quadratic equations of the form ax 2 +bx +c by factorising 7 192
2
Solve quadratic equations of the form x + bx+ c by completing the square 8/9 209a, 209b
Solve quadratic equations of the form ax 2 +bx +c by completing the square 8/9 209a, 209b
2
Solve quadratic equations of the form x + bx+ c by using the quadratic formula 7 191
Solve two simultaneous linear equations 5 162
Solve one linear and one quadratic simultaneous equations 8/9 211
Find approximate solutions of all types of simultaneous equations graphically 4 140
Find approximate solutions to equations using iteration 6 180
Derive equations or formulae to solve problems
Solve and interpret the result
Solve linear inequalities, represent solution using inequality sign or on a number line. 4 139
Solve quadratic inequalities, represent solution using inequality sign or on a number line. 8/9 212
Algebra: sequences
Generate terms of a sequence from a next term rule 2 37
Generate terms of a sequence using an nth term rule 3 102
Recognise and use sequences of triangle, square or cube numbers
Recognise and use sequences of an arithmetic progression
Recognise and use Fibonacci style sequences 4 141
Recognise and use sequences of a geometric progression 5 163
Find the nth term of a linear sequence 3 103
Find the nth term of a quadratic sequence 8/9 213
Ratio, proportion and rates of change
Change between standard units e.g. time, length, area
Change between complex units e.g. speed, density, pressure 4 142
Use scale factors and scale diagrams
Express one quantity as a fraction of another
Use ratio notation, simplify to simplest form 2 38
Divide a quantity by a given ratio 3 106
Express a division of something as a ratio
Apply ratio to real problems and contexts
Give the connection between two values as a fraction or ratio
Samuel Ryder Academy Department of Mathematics
GCSE Mathematics Revision Checklist - Higher
Students should be able to: Grade MW Clip R A G
Understand and use proportion 2 39, 42
Relate ratios to fraction and linear functions 3 107
Interpret percentages as a fraction or decimal
Find a percentage using non-calculator methods 3 87
Find a percentage using a calculator method 3 86
Express one quantity as a percentage of another 3 88, 89
Compare two quantities as percentages
Calculate a percentage increase/decrease non-calc method 3 108
Calculate a percentage increase/decrease calculator method 3 108
Find the original value after a percentage increase/decrease 3 110
Find the percentage change that has occurred 3 109
Solve problems involving direct and indirect proportion 7 199
Use compound units such as speed, density and pressure 4 142, 143
Compare lengths, areas and volumes using ratio notation
Know how scale factors of length, area and volume are related e.g. length sf = 2; area sf
7 200
= 22; volume sf = 23
Construct and interpret equations to describe direct and indirect proportion 7 199
Recognise and interpret graphs that illustrate direct and indirect proportion 7 199
Interpret gradient of a straight line as rate of change 3 97
Interpret the gradient at a point on a curve 3 97
Set up, solve and interpret growth and decay problems
5 164
(compound interest, bacteria growth)
Geometry and measures: properties and constructions
Construct a perpendicular bisector 4 146a
Construct a perpendicular to a line from a point 4 146b
Construct a perpendicular from a point on a line 4 146b
Construct an angle bisector 4 145
Use these constructions to solve loci problems 5 165
Know that the perpendicular distance from a point to a line is the shortest distance to the
line
Apply properties of angles around a point 2 45
Apply properties of angles on a straight line 2 45
Understand and use alternate and corresponding angles on parallel lines 3 120
Derive and use the sum of angles in a triangle 3 121
Derive and use the sum of angles in any polygon 3 123
Know and use the fact that exterior angles of any polygon add up to 360o 3 123
Derive and apply properties of particular quadrilaterals (square, rectangle, rhombus,
parallelogram, kite,..)
Derive and apply properties of special triangles (equilateral, isosceles) 3 122
Use congruence criteria for triangles (SSS, SAS, ASA, RHS) 5 166
Use angle facts, properties, congruence and Pythagoras’ Theorem to obtain simple 45, 121, 122, 166, 150a,
5
proofs 217
Rotate an object around a given centre 2 49
Reflect an object in a given line 2 48
Translate an object by a given vector 2 50
Enlarge an object from a given centre by a positive integer sf 4 148
Enlarge an object from a given centre by a fractional sf 4 148
Enlarge an object from a given centre by a negative sf 6 181a
Describe fully a given transformation 2-4 48, 49, 50, 148
Identify and apply circle definitions and properties, including: centre, radius, chord,
3 116
diameter, circumference
Identify and apply circle definitions and properties, including: tangent, arc, sector and
3 116
segment
Apply and prove standard circle theorems 6 183, 184
Construct and interpret plans and elevations of 3D shapes 2 51
Geometry and measures: mensuration and calculation
Use standard units of measure
Measure line segments and angles accurately 2 46a
Use scale drawings
Use bearings 3 124
Know and use formula to find the area of a triangle 2 54
Samuel Ryder Academy Department of Mathematics
GCSE Mathematics Revision Checklist - Higher
Students should be able to: Grade MW Clip R A G
Know and use formula to find the area of a parallelogram 2 55
Know and use formula to find the area of a trapezium 2 56
Find the surface area of a cuboid 3 114a
Find the surface area of a prism 3 114b
Know and use formula to find the volume of a cuboid 3 115
Know and use formula to find the volume of a cylinder 3 119
Know and use formula to find the volume of any prism 3 119
Know and use formula to find the circumference of a circle 3 118
Know and use formula to find the area of a circle 3 117
Find the perimeter of shapes compound shapes, including parts of circles.
Find the surface area of a sphere 5 169
Find the surface area of a pyramid 5 170
Find the surface area of a cone 5 171
Find the surface area of a composite solid
Find the volume of a sphere 5 169
Find the volume of a pyramid 5 170
Find the volume of a cone 5 171
Find the volume of a composite solid
Calculate arc lengths 4 149
Calculate areas of sectors 4 149
Apply the scale factors of similar shapes for length, area and volume 7 200
Know and use Pythagoras’ Theorem 4-8/9 150a, 217
Know and use SOHCAHTOA in 2d and 3d shapes 5 168
Know exact values for sin, cos and tan for 30o, 45o and 60o 5 173
a b c
Know and apply the sine rule = = 7 201
sin A sin B sin C
Know and apply the cosine rule a 2=b2 +c 2−2 bc cos A 7 202
1
Know and apply the formula for the area of any triangle ab sin C 7 203
2
Geometry and measures: vectors
Describe translations as 2D vectors 5 174
Apply addition and subtraction of vectors 5 174
Apply multiplication of vectors by a scalar(number) 5 174
Use vectors to prove two vectors are parallel 8/9 219
Use vectors to prove three points are collinear 8/9 219
Probability
Record data using frequency trees or frequency tables 2 57, 65a
Understand the concepts of randomness, fairness and equally likely events and use
them to make predictions
Relate experimental probability or relative frequency to theoretical probabilities 3 125
Use the property that exhaustive sets of mutually exclusive probabilities add up to 1 2 59
Display information using Venn Diagrams 6 185
Display information using probability trees
Construct sample space diagrams to show expected outcomes of probability
experiments
Use sample space diagrams to calculate probabilities
Use tree diagrams to find probabilities of independent events 7 204
Use tree diagrams to find probabilities of dependent events 7 204
Calculate probabilities from two way tables 2 61
Statistics
Make predictions about a population from a sample 4 152
Know the limitations of the sample you are using 4 152
Interpret and construct frequency tables 2 65a
Find averages from a frequency table 3 130a
Find averages from a grouped frequency table 3 130b
Interpret and construct bar charts 1 15
Interpret and construct pie charts 3 128a
Interpret and construct pictograms 1 16
Interpret and construct vertical line graphs
Interpret and construct time series graphs 4 153
Samuel Ryder Academy Department of Mathematics
GCSE Mathematics Revision Checklist - Higher
Students should be able to: Grade MW Clip R A G
Interpret and construct stem and leaf diagrams 3 128b
Interpret and construct histograms 7 205
Interpret and construct cumulative frequency graphs 6 186
Interpret and construct box plots 6 187
Compare data using averages (Mean, Median and Mode) 2 62
Compare data using measures of spread (Range and Interquartile range) 2-6 62, 186
Apply statistics to describe a population 4 152
Use and interpret scatter graphs 3 129
Recognise correlation, and know that it does not indicate causation 3 129
Draw estimated lines of best fit 3 129
Use line of best fit to make predictions 3 129
Understand the limitations of extrapolating (making predictions outside of the given
3 129
data).
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