Core1 Function notation, polynomials and graphs 30/09/10

• What do graphs of quadratics look like?
• Function notation
• Evaluating functions
• Combining functions
• Polynomials
• The discriminant
• Roots of quadratics - two distinct roots, equal roots, no real roots
• Problems involving the discriminant

http://www.scribd.com/doc/38464526/Core1-Function-Notation-Polynomials-and-Graphs-300910

Core1 Algebraic fractions 24/09/10

• Simplifying algebraic fractions by factorising and cancelling
• Solving equations involving fractions

http://www.scribd.com/doc/38078818/Core1-Algebraic-Fractions-240910

Edexcel A-Level Maths link

I have had a request for a link to the A-Level Maths section of the Edexcel website, so here it is....

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gce/gce-leg/maths/Pages/default.aspx

Core1 Solve quadratics 23/09/10

• Solve factorised quadratics
• Factorise then solve
• Factorise difference of two squares then solve
• Common factor then factorise then solve
• Complete the square
• Solve by completing the square
• Completing the square becomes quadratic formula
• Solve using quadratic formula

http://www.scribd.com/doc/37990655/Core1-Solve-Quadratics-230910

Core1 Expand and factorise 17/09/10

• Expanding brackets
• Factorising quadratic expressions
• including difference of two squares
• Solving quadratic equations

http://www.scribd.com/doc/37620512/Core1-Expand-and-Factorise-170910

Core1 Surds and indices 16/09/10

• Rules of indices including negative and fractional indices
• Surds including rationalising a denominator

http://www.scribd.com/doc/37544149/Core1-Surds-and-Indices-160910

Core1 Numbers 10/09/10

• Intro to course structure
• Types of numbers
• Surds

http://www.scribd.com/doc/37323472/Core1-Numbers-100910