igcse edexcel higher maths- what topics to focus on?

hey, im doing igcse edexcel higher maths. i just want a 5, my grades so far ar about that. but for revising (cause there's so many topics) what should i really focus on to get a good grade? like, what topics should i know super-well, and what is good to know not as well?

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Original post by elareare

hey, im doing igcse edexcel higher maths. i just want a 5, my grades so far ar about that. but for revising (cause there's so many topics) what should i really focus on to get a good grade? like, what topics should i know super-well, and what is good to know not as well?

There are 5 main topics: These include Number, Algebra, Ratio, proportion and rates of change, Geometry & measures, statistics & probability.
I would recommend to study mainly for Algebra then Ratio, proportion & rates of change then for Geometry & measures. I am not saying don't study for others but first study for these topics and if you have time study for other topics later.

My reason for this:
In higher maths paper, these topics percentage by how many question from these topics will come:

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Number - 12 to 18%

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algebra - 27 to 33%

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Ratio, proportion and rates of change - 17 to 23%

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Geometry & measures - 17 to 23%

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statistics & probability - 12 to 18%

When I did my first mock exam in year 10 for maths I got grade 5. It is not difficult to get grade 5, I even didn't revise , only watched some videos but I always focus and understand well in lessons so it helps me.

Hope it helps! Any more questions, I am happy to help.
Thanks

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saffronarora

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Original post by elareare

hey, im doing igcse edexcel higher maths. i just want a 5, my grades so far ar about that. but for revising (cause there's so many topics) what should i really focus on to get a good grade? like, what topics should i know super-well, and what is good to know not as well?

hi I do Edexcel igcse maths too and im predicted an 9/8. If you need any help I would say start by doing a paper and then mark it, circle all the questions u don't get and look at what topics they are. then go on maths genie and do those topics-practice questions that have videos w them. Corbett maths 5 a day higher would be helpful to. You should know that up to the staples of the paper, if you get all the questions right that's a 7! from this information I would recommend really prioritising getting full marks on the first 13/14 questions xx

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AoiJuniper

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Original post by elareare

hey, im doing igcse edexcel higher maths. i just want a 5, my grades so far ar about that. but for revising (cause there's so many topics) what should i really focus on to get a good grade? like, what topics should i know super-well, and what is good to know not as well?

focus on quadratics- index laws also tend to come up frequently :smile:

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sdfj

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Original post by elareare

hey, im doing igcse edexcel higher maths. i just want a 5, my grades so far ar about that. but for revising (cause there's so many topics) what should i really focus on to get a good grade? like, what topics should i know super-well, and what is good to know not as well?