Guides · Edexcel GCSE Maths (1MA1)
GCSE Maths Higher topics
Higher adds 39 topics to the 72 both tiers share. Here is every one.
Higher only, by strand
Number, algebra and proportion
- Product counting and estimating powers/roots
- Fractional and negative indices
- Surds, exact calculations and rationalising
- Recurring decimals as fractions
- Upper/lower bounds in calculations
- Algebraic fractions and rational equations
- Three binomials and non-monic factorisation
- General algebraic proofs
- Formal, inverse and composite functions
- Translations and reflections of function graphs
- Perpendicular gradients and line equations
- Origin-centred circles and tangents
- Completing the square and turning points
- Quadratic formula and rearranged quadratics
- Linear/quadratic simultaneous equations
- Quadratic and two-variable inequalities
- Exponential and trigonometric graphs
- Graph gradients and areas
- Average and instantaneous rates of change
- Iterative formulae, roots and growth models
- Quadratic sequence nth terms
- Geometric sequences with surds and other patterns
- Constructing direct/inverse proportional equations
Geometry and measures
- Negative-scale-factor enlargement
- Combined transformations and invariance
- Area and volume in similar figures
- Circle theorems and angle chains
- Circle theorem proofs and linked geometry
- Three-dimensional Pythagoras and trigonometry
- Sine rule and the ambiguous case
- Cosine rule for sides and angles
- Area of any triangle and mixed trigonometry
- Vector geometric arguments and proofs
Probability and statistics
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After an increase of 8%, the price of a bike is £129.60
Work out the price of the bike before the increase.