Oxford Revise: Edexcel GCSE Maths: Higher

Revise the full specification for GCSE Edexcel Higher Mathematics. You'll get all the extra support you need to do well in the Higher maths paper, including worked solutions for Higher topics like trigonometry in 3D.

Publishes on 10 July 2023

ISBN-10: 1382039859

ISBN-13: 9781382039857

About Oxford Revise: Edexcel GCSE Mathematics: Higher Revision Guide

This revision guide includes everything you need to revise for the Edexcel GCSE Maths Higher paper.

Each topic in your Edexcel Higher Maths course is clearly covered. Extra tailored support will help you build your confidence with the Higher level Maths concepts that you need to know to do well in the exam.

Exam-style questions and model answers give you lots of exam practice and experience to build your confidence for the exam.

Contents list

GCSE Edexcel Higher Maths

Calculating with all four operations, place value, powers and indices
Rounding, truncating, error intervals and estimating
Factors, multiples, primes, standard form and surds
Fractions, decimals, percentages
Algebra basics
Linear graphs and real-life graphs
Solving linear inequalities in 1 or 2 variables (remove error intervals)
Factorising quadratic expressions and solving quadratic equations
Quadratic graphs, iterations, solving quadratic inequalities
Solving simultaneous equations
Sequences
Cubic graphs, reciprocal graphs, exponential functions, transformation of graphs
Algebraic fractions, rearranging formulae with alg frac, proof, functions and composite fns
Ratio
Compound measures and multiplicative reasoning
Polygons, Angles and Parallel lines
Area and perimeter (including circles)
Surface area and volume
Pythagoras and 2D trigonometry
Similarity and congruence
Transformations
Plans, elevations, constructions, bearings, 1 trig qn out of place
Trigonometry in 3D, sine & cosine rules
Circle theorems and circle geometry
Vectors
Probability
Tables, averages & range, scatter graphs
Data collection, Cumulative frequency, box and whisker plots, histograms

Answers

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Revise effectively with Oxford Revise

This guide covers every topic in the Edexcel GCSE Mathematics Higher course in depth, using clear, easy-to-understand language. Key terms boxes highlight the important words and language that you need to understand and help you to use them confidently. Revision tips give you quick ways to understand the core concepts and practice remembering them.

Each chapter has lots of exam-style questions for you to practice. These are designed to build your confidence, consolidate your knowledge and stretch your understanding. Exam tips show you how to interpret questions, what you need to do in your answers, and give you advice on how to get as many marks as possible.

The Oxford Revise approach

Oxford Revise uses a clear three-step method to get you ready for your exams.

Step 1: Knowledge – learn the facts
Everything you need to know in each chapter is summarised in an easy-to-follow Knowledge Organiser.

Step 2: Retrieval – check you’ve retained the knowledge
Quick-fire recall questions and answers make sure you have learned the knowledge you will need for your exams.

Step 3: Practice – complete questions in the style of the final exams
Practice applying your knowledge and skills with plenty of exam-style questions, featuring hints and tips from revision and subject experts.

Our expert authors

Authors:
Naomi Bartholomew-Millar
Paul Hunt
Victoria Trumper

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