What this topic covers
Algebra has 4 subtopics:
- Notation, vocabulary and manipulation
- Graphs
- Solving equations and inequalities
- Sequences
GCSE Edexcel Foundation Maths
Algebra – GCSE Edexcel Foundation Maths revision notes
Revise Algebra for GCSE Edexcel Foundation Maths, including Notation, vocabulary and manipulation, Graphs, Solving equations and inequalities, and Sequences.
Algebra covers Notation, vocabulary and manipulation, Graphs, Solving equations and inequalities, and Sequences in GCSE Edexcel Foundation Maths. 24 lessons in 4 subtopics.
24
Lessons
4
Subtopics
Algebra lessons by subtopic
24 lessons, grouped by subtopic.
Notation, vocabulary and manipulation
- Substituting Values into Formulae and Expressions
- Understanding Algebraic Language
- Expanding and Factorising Expressions
- Collecting Like Terms and Basic Algebraic Operations
- Substituting into and Interpreting Formulae
- Changing the Subject of a Formula
- Using Equations and Identities
- Interpreting Simple Functions
Graphs
- Working with Coordinates in All Four Quadrants
- Plotting Straight-Line Graphs
- Gradients and Intercepts of Linear Functions
- Quadratic Graphs - Roots and Intercepts
- Recognising Linear and Quadratic Graphs
- Interpreting Real-World Graphs
Solving equations and inequalities
- Solving Linear Equations Algebraically
- Finding Approximate Solutions Using Graphs
- Solving Quadratic Equations by Factorising
- Solving simultaneous equations algebraically
- Creating Algebraic Expressions from Situations
- Solving Equations from Real Problems
- Solving Linear Inequalities
Sequences
More in this course
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