Study Notes

Master circles, tangents, and the distance/midpoint/gradient toolkit — worth ~40 marks in Paper 2.

Master inclination, the equation of a circle, and tangent lines.

Master the logic of coordinates, distance, and gradients.

Master the 5 core laws of exponents and how to solve exponential equations.

Master the logic of expanding brackets and factoring expressions.

Master the logic of Euclidean geometry in circles, chords, and tangents.

Master the logic of quadratic patterns and second differences.

Master the Remainder Theorem, Factor Theorem, and solving cubic equations — essential for Paper 1.

Master annuities, future value, present value, and interest rate conversions — worth ~15 marks in Paper 1.

Master the derivative, tangent lines, cubic graphs, and optimization — worth 35 marks in Paper 1.