Light Shopping A lamp and a bulb together cost £32. The lamp costs £30 more than the bulb. How much does the bulb cost?

Light Shopping Answer £31 for the lamp and £1 for the bulb A lamp and a bulb together cost £32. The lamp costs £30 more than the bulb. How much does the bulb cost? Answer £31 for the lamp and £1 for the bulb

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GCSE Mathematics COURSE Exam Information ‘Linear’ papers J567 Two Tiers – Higher A*-D, Foundation C- G. Two 1hour 45min papers for higher, one without a calculator Two 1hour 30min papers for foundation, one without a calculator Papers 1 & 3 (non-calculator) Papers 2 & 4 (calculator required)

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Practice, Practice, Practice. HOW TO REVISE MATHS Practice, Practice, Practice. Start revision a couple of months before the exam. Work through class notes. Summarise notes using mindmaps. Redo classwork exercises – cover over and only look at answers if needed. Try plenty of past exam questions and papers from the OCR website. Visit websites. Revision guides. ASK the teacher if unsure!

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y = Straight line graphsc Form for finding line equation Median – midpoint Bisector – midpoint Perpendicular – Right Angled Altitude – right angled m1.m2 = -1 m < 0 m = undefined Distance between 2 points m > 0 m = 0 Possible values for gradient Straight Line y = Straight line graphsc Form for finding line equation y – b = m(x - a) (a,b) = point on line Parallel lines have same gradient m = gradient c = y intercept (0,c) For Perpendicular lines the following is true. m1.m2 = -1 m = tan θ θ

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How to revise mathematics Mathswatch Revision Discs are available from the maths department for £4.

HOW TO REVISE MATHEMATICS In the exam Read through the paper. Show all stages of working. Look at the mark allocation. Don’t spend too long on one question. Attempt every question Move on if not sure – come back later. Leave time for checking.

HOW TO REVISE MATHEMATICS Solve the equation 5x – 2 = 3x + 18 3 marks available Any answers?

HOW TO REVISE MATHEMATICS Solve the equation 5x – 2 = 3x + 18 5x – 3x – 2 = 18 2x – 2 = 18 2x = 18 – 2 2x = 16 x = 8 One error – 2 marks out of 3 Solve the equation 5x – 2 = 3x + 18 x = 8 Incorrect answer – no working, no marks

HOW TO REVISE MATHEMATICS The night before the exam When is the exam? am or pm? Where is it? Get the equipment ready – 2 black pens as minimum! Get a scientific calculator. Get some rest. Keep calm!

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