The PowerPoint below provides an overview of material in this topic, including explanations and examples - for the full experience, open in a new tab then download it. All exercise references are to the new specification Pearson textbook - you can access the digital version for free or buy your own for extra practice.Â
Written summary notes are also given below for quick revision of key points, plus a selection of exam-style questions (with solutions) to test your understanding.
Prior knowledge: GCSE Curve sketching, GCSE Transformations of graphs
Use the following resources when directed in order to build up the fundamental skills to make the most of your classroom learning. Prior knowledge for the topic is highlighted at the top of the page.
Explore the transformations on this GeoGebra applet. There is an additional applet on transformations of reciprocal graphs and asymptotes here.
Then watch the video for further explanations and examples:
You can find annotated notes from the video here:
(Click the icon in the top-right corner to open in a new window for increased readability.)
Try a selection of problems from these worksheets before completing the Google Form review question. Remember to check your solutions at the end of the documents to assess your understanding.
See Google Classroom assignment post for Google Form review question
If you are unsure about any of this work, please use the rest of the resources on this page or contact your teacher to fully develop your understanding on the topic before your next lesson.
This remote learning section builds on previous work on graph sketching and transformations to explore cubic, quartic and reciprocal graphs (including squared reciprocal graphs).
Watch the video for explanations and examples:
You can find annotated notes from the video here (hyperlinked to each section if opened in Adobe):
(Click the icon in the top-right corner to open in a new window for increased readability.)
Try a selection of problems from these worksheets before completing the Google Form review question. Remember to check your solutions at the end of the documents to assess your understanding.
Reciprocal graph sketching - Solutions (solutions to Q3-5 at end of worksheet)
See Google Classroom assignment post for Google Form review question
If you are unsure about any of this work, please use the rest of the resources on this page or contact your teacher to fully develop your understanding on the topic before your next lesson.
Use the videos below to support your understanding of the topic. The ones on the left are specific to the course, building up to demos of exam-style questions; the ones on the right are for your own amusement, although the alternative outlook may provide you with a deeper overall understanding and appreciation of the topic.
Playlist 1 - Graphs and proportion
Playlist 2 - Graph transformations [Some of the later graphs will be covered later on in the course.]
Extra fun!