1.2 Algebra

Exam content

Practice papers and solutions. When doing a past paper, try and complete the paper before looking at any solutions or hints. I you can't do a question, simply miss it out/have a go and then watch the solution once finished. NB. YOU DO NOT KNOW A TOPIC JUST BECAUSE YOU WATCHED A VIDEO ON IT. REVISE IT!

PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT ALL QUESTIONS ARE COMPLETED WITH THE USE OF ALGEBRA. THEY ARE NEVER GUESSED OR ANSWERS SIMPLY PUT FORWARD. ALL WORKING AND ALGEBRAIC METHODS MUST BE SHOWN.

2019

Exam paper 1. Click here

Solutions. Click here

Video Tutorial. Click here

2018

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Curriculum content

Each of the following are contents that are examined and important for the 1.2 standard. Each topic has a link to a video tutorial and revision material.

NB.In all of the following topics it is essential that you can do these in a practical sense. I.e in a problem solving format. In the MCAT exam, it is highly unlikely you will simply solve an equation or simplify an expression. You will probably be asked to do so following for example, the perimeter or area of a shape or there will be a description of some event that you must use algebra to solve.

The basics

Simplifying algebraic expressions (very basic). Video tutorial Revision material with answers

Writing expressions. Video tutorial Revision material with answers

Expanding and simplifying quadratics (double brackets). Video tutorial Revision material with answers

Solving linear equations. Video tutorial Revision material with answers.

Indices. The rules of simplifying indices. Video tutorial. Revision notes. Practice and answers

Factorising (and expanding) single brackets. Video tutorial. Revision notes. Practice and answers

Expanding and Factorising double brackets. Video tutorial. Revision notes on expanding, revision on factorising.

Practice material, Answers.

The essential

Forming and solving linear equations. Video tutorial Practice material with answers

Solving quadratic equations (easy) Video tutorial Practice material with answers

Solving quadratic equations (hard) Video tutorial. NOTES Practice material with answers

Forming and solving quadratic equations. Exam style questions. Video tutorial Practice material with answers

Rearranging equations. Video tutorial, Practice material, Answers

Harder rearranging questions. Tutorial

Algebraic fractions Tutorial 1, Tutorial 2

Solving simultaneous equations. Video tutorial. Revision notes