Key Topics

important maths you need to know

Below is a list of key topics which you really should understand if you're aiming for a grade C or better in your GCSE maths exam.

GCSE maths exam tips

Special types of numbers

Pythagoras' Theorem

Negative numbers

Solving equations

Area and circumference of circles

Prime factors, HCF and LCM

Finding the mean from frequency tables

nth term

Squares, cubes and roots

Trial and improvement

Surface area of cuboids

Fraction of amounts

Percentage change

Volume of prisms

Converting fractions, decimals and percentages

Sharing amounts in a ratio

Factorising quadratics

Long multiplication