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Brian McLogan
3 Rules of the Quadratic Formula You Can't Forget
New ReviewIn this video I am going to go over the three rules of the quadratic formula that you need to know. It's not just about plug and chug. There is so much more to it.
Brian McLogan
You Better Know How To Do These Problems In Your Head
New ReviewSome problems you should type out and some type of problems you should be able to do in your head
Brian McLogan
Simplify Radicals with Exponents FAST
New ReviewIn this video, I want to go over how to quickly simplify radicals. We'll explore a five-step method for simplifying radical expressions, especially those with larger numbers and exponents, focusing on algebraic expressions inside the...
Brian McLogan
Multiply and Simplify
New ReviewLets go ahead and multiply two radical expressions and then simplify the result.
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Using a Venn diagram to display outcomes for more than two events
Pupil outcome: I can systematically find all the possible outcomes for more than two events by using a Venn diagram. Key learning points: - Possible outcomes for more than two events can be shown in a Venn diagram. - The Venn diagram can...
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Identifying square factors to support simplifying surds
Pupil outcome: I can identify the highest square factor of any term including those written with algebra. Key learning points: - Numbers can be classified as surds or not surds. - Square factors of numerical and algebraic terms can be...
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Problem solving with non-linear relationships
Pupil outcome: I can use my knowledge of non-linear relationships to solve problems. Key learning points: - If you can spot a sequence, it is possible to predict behaviour. - By predicting future behaviour, you can plan how to react. -...
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Checking and securing understanding of non-linear sequences
Pupil outcome: I can appreciate that not all sequences are linear. Key learning points: - You can identify different types of sequences. - If there is a common difference, the sequence is arithmetic. - If there is a common ratio, the...
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Recognising special number sequences
Pupil outcome: I can recognise a special number sequence. Key learning points: - You can identify an arithmetic sequence by checking for a common difference between terms. - You can identify a geometric sequence by checking for a common...
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Solving quadratic equations by factorising
Pupil outcome: I can solve quadratic equations algebraically by factorising. Key learning points: - The graph of a quadratic equation can show if there are solutions when the equation is equal to zero. - A quadratic might be the product...
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Introducing quadratic sequences
Pupil outcome: I can recognise the features of a quadratic sequence. Key learning points: - A quadratic sequence does not have a common difference. - The second differences between terms are equal.
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Extrapolating a sequence
Pupil outcome: I can appreciate that there are other number sequences and the limitations of only seeing a few terms of a sequence. Key learning points: - There are more sequences than the ones seen so far. - A numerical sequence is just...
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Graphing special number sequences using technology
Pupil outcome: I can plot the graph of a special number sequence. Key learning points: - Visual representations of a sequence can help with identification. - Special number sequences can produce interesting graphs.
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Quadratic sequences
Pupil outcome: I can find the n^th term formula for a quadratic sequence. Key learning points: - A quadratic sequence does not have a common difference. - The second differences between terms are equal. - The general n^th term formula is...
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Diophantine Equations: Fermat
This amateur mathematician proposed an exciting theorem that stood unproved for over three centuries. He claimed he had the proof – but no room to write it in the margin of his book. Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math Film. Reinforce...
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Square Numbers Explained
This video explains what square numbers are using a visual demonstration, encourages learners to look for a pattern and provides practice questions and answers.
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Number Riddles
This video explains how to solve number riddles. 8 riddles of varying difficulty (and with answers) are provided for you to complete. Activities like this help to promote number sense and problem-solving skills.
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How Many Squares on a Chessboard
How Many Squares Are On A Chessboard? The answer is not 64! This puzzle will help you develop your problem solving skills. The answer is given at the end of the video but make sure to try work it out yourself first.
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How to Estimate the Square Root of Non-Square Numbers #22
This video covers how to estimate the square root of any square number by finding the square roots of the numbers on either side.
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GCSE Maths - What is Difference of Two Squares (DOTS) #39
This video covers how to factorise expression into two brackets using the difference of two squares technique.
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This video is suitable for maths courses around
the world.
KS3 - Not
on your course
GCSE Foundation -...
Brian McLogan
The Best of Simplifying the Cube Root of a Number
The Best of Simplifying the Cube Root of a Number
Brian McLogan
How to apply the quadratic formula to a quadratic with fractions
👉 Learn how to solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest power on its variable(s) is 2. The quadratic formula is a formula which can be used to find the roots of (solve) a...
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Pre-Algebra 29 - Roots and Unit Fraction Exponents
Exponents can not only be integers. They can also be fractions. Using the rules of exponents, we can see why a number raised to the power "one over n" is equivalent to the nth root of that number.