Week 3

Last Week's Maximisation Problem Solution

This Week's Investigations - Fractions

You probably don't like fractions much but they are better than using decimals most of the time; and in A-level maths they will become your friends...

This week I would like you to practice some manipulation of fractions. To start with, please check out the two lessons linked below which include some video instructions and practice questions.

Lesson 1 - Simplifying Algebraic Fractions

Lesson 2 - Adding Algebraic Fractions

This Week's Main Challenge

Solution available next week

Optional Investigations

This week there are some extra puzzles on the fractions theme below. These might be fun to look at and will build fluency and deepen understanding. However, they are by no means easy and you should not be put off if you can't completely solve them - you will have learned something from the attempt!

Egyptian Fractions - Challenge

This is taken from a University entrance exam but can be done (I think) using only maths covered at GCSE Maths.

You can find the solution and discussion here.

Comparing Continued Fractions

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This Week's Test and Last Week's Solutions

Last Week's Test Solutions

This Week's Test

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