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Ms Chu teaches factorisation and quadratic cross-method work. She emphasises complete factorisation and linking every factor pair back to expansion.
Identities and algebraic expansionUse standard identities to expand quickly and to recognise structure in reverse for factorisation.Algebraic Manipulation· Ms ChuMCQ2
Factorisation: common factors and groupingTake out the highest common factor and factor by grouping before attempting harder patterns.Algebraic Manipulation· Ms ChuMCQ3
Factorising difference of squaresRecognise a² − b² instantly and factor as (a − b)(a + b), including with coefficients.Algebraic Manipulation· Ms ChuMCQ4
Factorisation by grouping and common binomialsFactor expressions such as 5(x+y) − a(x+y) and four-term groupings.Algebraic Manipulation· Ms ChuMCQ5
Adding and multiplying polynomialsAdd, subtract and multiply polynomials, then arrange in descending powers of x.Algebraic Manipulation· Ms ChuMCQ6
Challenge: indices + factorisation comboHarder multi-step items linking index laws with expansion and factorisation.Exam & Challenge· Ms ChuMCQ7
Rounding to decimal placesRound to 1, 2 or 3 decimal places using the next-digit rule.Numbers & Estimation· Ms ChuMCQ8
Estimating square roots without a calculatorSandwich a root between consecutive squares to estimate its size.Numbers & Estimation· Ms ChuMCQ9
Profit, loss and markup percentageLink cost, selling price and marked price with clear bases.Percentage, Rate & Ratio· Ms ChuMCQ10
Map scales as ratiosConvert between map distance and real distance using 1:n scales.Percentage, Rate & Ratio· Ms ChuMCQ11
Expanding two brackets with FOILProduce four products then collect like terms reliably.Algebraic Manipulation· Ms ChuMCQ12
Zero and negative indices drillEvaluate and rewrite expressions that include a⁰ and a^{−n}.Algebraic Manipulation· Ms ChuMCQ13
Linear equations with fractionsClear denominators by multiplying through by the LCM.Equations & Inequalities· Ms ChuMCQ14
Showing inequality solutions on a number lineUse open and closed circles correctly for <, >, ≤ and ≥.Equations & Inequalities· Ms ChuMCQ15
Exam mix: indices and expansionSimplify indices then expand or classify identity steps.Exam & Challenge· Ms ChuMCQ16
Challenge: multi-step percentage reasoningReverse percentages chained with successive changes.Exam & Challenge· Ms ChuMCQ