GCSE Maths Unit 3 Higher Revision List

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  1. MathsMind's Avatar
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    GCSE Maths Unit 3 Higher Revision List
    Hi,

    Here is a revision list that will help you for your exam on the 19th June 2012.


    • Percentage Problems 2 (Reverse percentage(B+), Compound Interest, etc.)
    • Upper & Lower Bound Problems(B+)
    • Using Fractions,(4 rules) (C/B)
    • Converting a recurring decimal to a fraction(A/A*). (Prime factor denominators and link with recurring) (A/A*)
    • Standard Form Problems(B+) & exponential growth/decay(A/A*)
    • Algebra:- Factorising(C/D)
    • Common Factors(C/B), Quadratics(B+)& Harder Algebraic Fractions(A/A*)
    • Algebra(C/D)
    • Substitution(C/B) and Solving Linear Equations (C/D)& Inequalities(C/B)
    • Changing the Subject 2(C/B), (The variable may appear twice) (A/A*)
    • Direct & Inverse Proportion(A/A*)
    • Real Life Graphs 2(C/B)
    • Simultaneous Equations(B+)and Trial & Improvement(C/B)
    • Quadratic Equationsby Factorising(B+),
    • Using the formula,and/ or Completing the Square(A/A*)
    • Harder Simultaneous Equations(A/A*) (One linear & One Quadratic), Circle x2 + y2 = r2
    • Graphical and algebraic intersections of 2 lines (A/A*) or a Line & Circle)
    • y=mx+c(C/B)
    • Curved Graphs(B+)
    • Quadratic(B+), Cubic(B+), Reciprocal(B+) and Circle x2 + y2 = r2
    • Intersecting Graphs(A/A*), Inequalities(B+), and Transforming graphs(A/A*), e.g. y = f(x+3), y =2f(x) etc. (A/A*)
    • Angle Facts (C/D) & Shapes 2
    • (Bearings & Congruence) (C/D)
    • Transformations & Congruency (C/B)
    • (Enlargements with +/- /fractional Scale Factors(A/A*))
    • Pythagoras(C/B), Similarity (A/A*)&Trigonometry(B+)
    • 3D Trigonometry and Sine/Cosine Rules(A/A*)
    • Trigonometric Graphs & Transforming them. (A/A*)
    • Circle Theorems(B+)
    • Link with Circle Geometry (Unit 2)
    • (Proofs may be required(A/A*))
    • 2D & 3D Shapes(B+)
    • Calculating areas of sectors and segments (A/A*)
    • Volumes of Solids (incl. Density) (B+)
    • Similar Shapes
    • Ratios of Length, Area & Volume(A/A*)
    • Vector Geometry(A/A*) (Link with Translations(A/A*))
    • Constructions & Loci
    • Converting square units of measure(B+)
  2. MathsMind's Avatar
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    Re: GCSE Maths Unit 3 Higher Revision List for Edexcel
    If you need the revision lists for Unit 1 and 2, please let me know.
  3. BusheSCFC's Avatar
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    Re: GCSE Maths Unit 3 Higher Revision List
    Just what i was looking for
    Could you do a unit 2 revision list please, if you don't mind.
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    Re: GCSE Maths Unit 3 Higher Revision List
    (Original post by BusheSCFC)
    Just what i was looking for
    Could you do a unit 2 revision list please, if you don't mind.
    Certainly, while I make the list, have a look at the past papers: http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/show....php?t=2022161
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    Re: GCSE Maths Unit 3 Higher Revision List
    Unit 2 Revision List
    • Place Value & Rounding
    • Multiples, Factors & Prime Factors
    • HCF & LCM
    • Powers, Roots, & Laws of Indices
    • Fractions, Decimals & Percentages
    • Converting a recurring decimal to a fraction.
    • Percentage Problems 1 (Repeated Percentages)
    • Negative and Fractional Indices
    • & Standard Form
    • Expressing Answers in Exact Form. Manipulating Surds and Rationalising
    • *Ratio : Simplifying and Problems
    • Decimal Places & Significant Figures
    • Calculations (Mult/Div by powers of 10,
    • Basic Algebra (Vocabulary)
    • Factorising
    • Common Factors, Quadratics &
    • Algebraic Fractions
    • *Formulae, Substitution &
    • Changing the Subject 1
    • Sequences & Number Patterns (nth term)
    • Coordinates (Mid-points & 3D coords)
    • Graphs 1 Straight Lines
    • [From a given Equation]
    • Graphs 2 y=mx+c
    • *Parallel & Perpendicular lines
    • *Real Life Graphs 1 (including Conversion graphs)
    • Angle Facts & Shapes 1(Parallel Lines)
    • *Polygons=(Proofs of key angle and triangle facts)
    • Circle Geometry 1=(Vocabulary of Circle including Sector/Segment)
    • Tangent Angle properties & proofs
    • Compound Measures
    • Speed Calculations
    • Area, Perimeter & Volume
    • *Symmetry (Line & Rotational)
    • Nets, Views & Tessellations
    • Metric & Imperial Units (including approx. conversions)
    Last edited by MathsMind; 07-06-2012 at 20:50.
  6. BusheSCFC's Avatar
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    Re: GCSE Maths Unit 3 Higher Revision List
    Cheers
  7. MathsMind's Avatar
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    Re: GCSE Maths Unit 3 Higher Revision List
    (Original post by BusheSCFC)
    Cheers
    Are you doing an exam on the 13th June?
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    Re: GCSE Maths Unit 3 Higher Revision List
    (Original post by MathsMind)
    Are you doing an exam on the 13th June?
    Yeah - 13th and 19th.
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    Re: GCSE Maths Unit 3 Higher Revision List
    (Original post by BusheSCFC)
    Yeah - 13th and 19th.
    So, your doing unit 2 and 3. Ive Posted past papers for Unit 2 here: http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/show....php?t=2022161
    and Unit 3 here:
    http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/show....php?t=2024228
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    Re: GCSE Maths Unit 3 Higher Revision List
    is this revision list for edexcel or aqa? (im doing aqa unit 3 maths on 13 th june)
  11. MathsMind's Avatar
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    Re: GCSE Maths Unit 3 Higher Revision List
    (Original post by happyg)
    is this revision list for edexcel or aqa? (im doing aqa unit 3 maths on 13 th june)
    Edexcel, as in the title!. AQA can be found on the Maths Exam Forum
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    Re: GCSE Maths Unit 3 Higher Revision List
    Please help i left school 12 years ago and have just found out i need to sit my gcse maths to gain entry to the early years professional status course only i need help on what to revise any ideas would be great.
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    Re: GCSE Maths Unit 3 Higher Revision List
    Thanks mate

    I'm feeling pretty confident about this exam so just going to check off what I'm 100% sure on and then revise for what I'm not
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