Edexcel Higher Complete Learning Objectives
Edexcel Higher Complete Learning Objectives
1 Number 1.1 Number problems and reasoning Work out the total number of ways of performing a series of tasks.
11 1.2 Place value and estimating Estimate an answer.
Use place value to answer questions.
1.3 HCF and LCM Write a number of the product of its prime factors.
Find the HCF and LCM of two numbers.
1.4 Calculating with powers (indices) Use powers and roots in calculations.
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3.4 Line of best fit Draw a line of best fit on a scatter graph.
Use the line of best fit to predict values.
3.5 Averages and range Decide which average is best for a set of data.
Estimate the mean and range from a grouped frequency table.
Find the modal class and the group containing the median.
3.6 Statistical diagrams 2 Construct and use two-way tables.
Choose appropriate diagrams to display data.
Recognise misleading graphs.
4 Fractions, ratio and percentages 4.1 Fractions Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions and mixed numbers.
10 Find the reciprocal of an integer, decimal or fraction.
4.2 Ratios Write ratios in the form 1 : n or n : 1.
Compare ratios.
Find quantities using ratios.
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8.5 Bearings and scale drawings Draw and use scales on maps and scale drawings.
Solve problems involving bearings.
8.6 Constructions 1 Construct triangles using a ruler and compasses.
Construct the perpendicular bisector of a line.
Construct the shortest distance from a point to a line using a ruler and compasses.
8.7 Constructions 2 Bisect an angle using a ruler and compasses.
Construct angles using a ruler and compasses.
Construct shapes made from triangles using a ruler and compasses.
8.8 Loci Draw a locus.
Use loci to solve problems.
9 Equations and inequalities 9.1 Solving quadratic equations 1 Find the roots of quadratic functions.
9 Rearrange and solve simple quadratic equations.
9.2 Solving quadratic equations 2 Solve more complex quadratic equations.
Use the quadratic formula to solve a quadratic equation.
9.3 Completing the square Complete the square for a quadratic expression.
Solve quadratic equations by completing the square.
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10.4 Independent events and tree diagrams Draw and use frequency trees.
Calculate probabilities of repeated events.
Draw and use probability tree diagrams.
10.5 Conditional probability Decide if two events are independent.
Draw and use tree diagrams to calculate conditional probability.
Draw and use tree diagrams without replacement.
Use two-way tables to calculate conditional probability.
10.6 Venn diagrams and set notation Use Venn diagrams to calculate conditional probability.
Use set notation.
11 Multiplicative reasoning
11.1 Growth and decay Find an amount after repeated percentage changes.
8 Solve growth and decay problems.
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14.3 Box plots Find the quartiles and the interquartile range from stem-and-leaf diagrams.
Draw and interpret box plots.
14.4 Drawing histograms Understand frequency density.
Draw histograms.
14.5 Interpreting histograms Interpret histograms.
14.6 Comparing and describing populations Compare two sets of data.
15 Equations and graphs 15.1 Solving simultaneous equations graphically Solve simultaneous equations graphically.
9 15.2 Representing inequalities graphically Represent inequalities on graphs.
Interpret graphs of inequalities.
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Understand, prove and use facts about the angle in a semicircle being a right angle.
Find missing angles using these theorems and give reasons for answers.
16.4 Angles in circles 2 Understand, prove and use facts about angles subtended at the circumference of a circle.
Understand, prove and use facts about cyclic quadrilaterals.
Prove the alternate segment theorem.
16.5 Applying circle theorems Solve angle problems using circle theorems.
Give reasons for angle sizes using mathematical language.
Find the equation of the tangent to a circle at a given point.
17 More algebra
17.1 Rearranging formulae Change the subject of a formula where the power of the subject appears.
13 Change the subject of a formula where the subject appears twice.
17.2 Algebraic fractions Add and subtract algebraic fractions.
Multiply and divide algebraic fractions.
Change the subject of a formula involving fractions where all the variables are in the denominators.
17.3 Simplifying algebraic fractions Simplify algebraic fractions.
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17.4 More algebraic fractions Add and subtract more complex algebraic fractions.
Multiply and divide more complex algebraic fractions.
17.5 Surds Simplify expressions involving surds.
Expand expressions involving surds.
Rationalise the denominator of a fraction.
17.6 Solving algebraic fraction equations Solve equations that involve algebraic fractions.
17.7 Functions Use function notation.
Find composite functions.
Find inverse functions.
17.8 Proof Prove a result using algebra.
18 Vectors and geometric proof 18.1 Vectors and vector notation Understand and use vector notation.
10 Work out the magnitude of a vector.
18.2 Vector arithmetic Calculate using vectors and represent the solutions graphically.
Calculate the resultant of two vectors.
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4.5 Fractions, decimals and percentages Convert between fractions, decimals and percentages. N2 N8 N10 R3 R6 R9 6th 10th Work out percentage increases and decreases.
Solve simple equations. Solve real-life problems involving percentages.
AUTUMN 5 Angles and trigonometry 12 N7 N8 N15 G1 G3 G4 G6 G20 G21 6th 9th
Rearrange simple formulae and equations, as preparation for rearranging trig formulae.
Recall basic angle facts.
Understand that fractions are more accurate in calculations than rounded percentage or decimal equivalents.
Recall the properties of special types of triangles and quadrilaterals.
5.1 Angle properties of triangles and quadrilaterals Recognise special types of triangle and quadrilateral. G1 G3 G4 G6 6th 6th Derive and use the sum of angles in a triangle and in a quadrilateral.
Recall basic angle facts. Derive and use the fact that the exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the two opposite interior angles.
5.2 Interior angles of a polygon Name polygons and understand the meaning of ‘regular polygon’. G3 6th 7th Calculate the sum of the interior angles of a polygon.
Substitute numbers into an expression. Use the interior angles of polygons to solve problems.
Find missing angles in triangles, quadrilaterals and at a point.
5.3 Exterior angles of a polygon Find missing angles on a straight line. G3 6th 8th Know the sum of the exterior angles of a polygon.
Calculate the sum of interior angles of a polygon. Use the angles of polygons to solve problems.
5.4 Pythagoras’ theorem 1 Recall square numbers and square roots. N15 G20 7th 7th Calculate the length of the hypotenuse in a right-angled triangle.
Find the area of a square. Solve problems using Pythagoras’ theorem.
5.4 Pythagoras’ theorem 1 Find square roots. N7 N8 G20 8th 8th Calculate the length of a shorter side in a right-angled triangle.
Recognise perfect squares. Solve problems using Pythagoras’ theorem.
Use Pythagoras' theorem to find the length of the hypotenuse.
5.6 Trigonometry 1 Convert fractions to decimals. G20 6th 9th Use trigonometric ratios to find lengths in a right-angled triangle.
Identify the hypotenuse. Use trigonometric ratios to solve problems.
Use the angle sum of a triangle to work out missing angles.
5.7 Trigonometry 2 Identify the opposite and adjacent sides of a given angle in right-angled triangles. G20 G21 6th 9th Use trigonometric ratios to calculate an angle in a right-angled triangle.
Use the trigonometric ratios to find lengths in right-angled triangles. Find angles of elevation and angles of depression.
Use trigonometric ratios to solve problems.
Know the exact values of the sine, cosine and tangent of some angles.
END OF TERM 1 TEST
SPRING 6 Graphs 11 N13 A8 A9 A10 A11 A12 A14 A15 A16 A17 G11 R8 R10 R11 6th 10th
Identify coordinates of given points in the first quadrant or all four quadrants.
Write the equation for a straight line graph.
Use and draw conversion graphs.
Use function machines and inverse operations.
Use compound units, such a speed.
6.1 Linear graphs Identify positive and negative gradients and intercepts from graphs. A8 A9 A10 6th 8th Find the gradient and y-intercept from a linear equation.
Rearrange equations. Rearrange an equation into the form y = mx + c.
Compare two graphs from their equations.
Plot graphs with equations ax + by = c.
6.2 More linear graphs Identify lines with the same gradient or y-intercept from their equations. A8 A9 A10 A17 7th 8th Sketch graphs using the gradient and intercepts.
Write the equation of a line from a graph. Find the equation of a line, given its gradient and one point on the line.
Find the gradient of a line through two points.
6.3 Graphing rates of change Find speed from given distance and time. A14 A15 R10 R11 6th 10th Draw and interpret distance–time graphs.
Find the area of triangles and rectangles. Calculate average speed from a distance–time graph.
Understand velocity–time graphs.
Find acceleration and distance from velocity–time graphs.
6.4 Real-life graphs Write the equation of a line from a sketch graph. A9 A14 A15 R8 R10 6th 8th Draw and interpret real-life linear graphs.
Plot a graph using values given in a table. Recognise direct proportion.
Draw and use a line of best fit.
6.5 Line segments Identify parallel and perpendicular lines A9 A10 G11 6th 10th Find the coordinates of the midpoint of a line segment.
Know properties of gradients of parallel lines. Find the gradient and length of a line segment.
Identify the gradient and intercept from an equation in the form y = mx + c. Find the equations of lines parallel or perpendicular to a given line.
6.6 Quadratic graphs Identify quadratic expressions. A8 A11 A12 7th 10th Draw quadratic graphs.
Write the equation of a line from a graph. Solve quadratic equations using graphs.
Identify the line of symmetry of a quadratic graph.
Interpret quadratic graphs relating to real-life situations.
6.7 Cubic and reciprocal graphs Know the shape of linear and quadratic graphs. A8 A12 8th 10th Draw graphs of cubic functions.
Solve cubic equations using graphs.
Draw graphs of reciprocal functions.
Recognise a graph from its shape.
6.8 More graphs Match the shape of a container to the graph of depth of water against time. A12 A14 A16 7th 9th Interpret linear and non-linear real-life graphs.
Read values from graphs. Draw the graph of a circle.
SPRING 7 Area and volume 10 N8 N13 N14 N15 N16 R1 G1 G9 G12 G14 G16 G17 G18 6th 12th
Know the names and properties of 3D shapes.
Know the concept of perimeter and area by measuring lengths of sides.
Substitute numbers into an equation and give answers to an appropriate degree of accuracy.
Know the various metric units.
Identify planes of symmetry of 3D solids.
Sketch a net of a 3D shape.
Work out the volume of a 3D solid made of cuboids.
Recall Pythagoras' theorem.
7.1 Perimeter and area Recognising units of length (perimeter) and area. G16 G17 6th 6th Find the perimeter and area of compound shapes.
Work out the area and perimeter of rectangles, triangles and parallelograms. Recall and use the formula for the area of a trapezium.
7.2 Units and accuracy Recall the formulae for the area of quadrilaterals and triangles. Identify the possible integer values of x from an inequality. N13 N14 N15 N16 R1 G14 G16 6th 10th Convert between metric units of area.
Round numbers to a specified degree of accuracy. Calculate the maximum and minimum possible values of a measurement.
Work out percentages of quantities.
7.3 Prisms Calculate the volume and surface area of a cuboid. N13 N14 N15 R1 G16 7th 9th Convert between metric units of volume.
Calculate the volume of a shape made from cuboids. Calculate volumes and surface areas of prisms.
7.4 Circles Understand ‘radius’ and ‘diameter’. N8 G9 G17 6th 8th Calculate the area and circumference of a circle.
Solve and rearrange simple equations. Calculate area and circumference in terms of π.
7.5 Sectors of circles Work out fractions of a circle given the angle of a sector. N8 N16 G9 G17 G18 8th 12th Calculate the perimeter and area of semicircles and quarter circles.
Simplify equations. Calculate arc lengths, angles and areas of sectors of circles.
7.6 Cylinders and spheres Find the area and circumference of a circle in terms of π. N16 G16 G17 7th 11th Calculate volume and surface area of a cylinder and a sphere.
Sketch a net of a cylinder. Solve problems involving volumes and surface areas.
Solve simple equations.
7.7 Pyramids and cones Find the volume of a cube. G17 6th 12th Calculate volume and surface area of pyramids and cones.
Find the side length of a cube given its volume. Solve problems involving pyramids and cones.
Calculate the area of a triangle.
Use Pythagoras' theorem to work out the length of the hypotenuse.
SPRING 8 Transformations and constructions 10 R2 R6 G1 G2 G7 G8 G12 G13 G15 G24 G25 6th 10th
Recognise 2D shapes.
Plot coordinates in four quadrants and linear equations parallel to the coordinate axes.
Convert metric measures.
Recognise congruent and similar shapes.
Transform shapes using translation, reflection, rotation and enlargement.
8.1 3D solids Draw 3D shapes on an isometric grid. G12 G13 6th 7th Draw plans and elevations of 3D solids.
Recognise dimensions of a cuboid.
8.2 Reflection and rotation Draw simple straight lines on a coordinate grid. G8 6th 7th Refl ect a 2D shape in a mirror line.
Know whether the image is congruent to the original following a reflection or a rotation. Rotate a 2D shape about a centre of rotation.
Describe refl ections and rotations.
8.3 Enlargement Enlarge shapes on a coordinate grid in one quadrant. R2 R6 6th 10th Enlarge shapes by fractional and negative scale factors about a centre of enlargement.
8.4 Transformations and combinations of transformations Describe translations. G7 G24 G25 7th 8th Translate a shape using a vector.
Carry out and describe combinations of transformations.
8.5 Bearings and scale drawings Convert metric measures and apply to scales. R2 G1 G15 6th 7th Draw and use scales on maps and scale drawings.
Accurate drawing of right-angled triangle. Solve problems involving bearings.
8.6 Constructions 1 Accurate drawings of triangles given SSS and ASA. G1 G2 6th 7th Construct triangles using a ruler and compasses.
Know the meaning of the terms perpendicular, bisect, arc. Construct the perpendicular bisector of a line.
Construct the shortest distance from a point to a line using a ruler and compasses.
8.7 Constructions 2 Draw angles with a protractor. R2 G1 G2 7th 8th Bisect an angle using a ruler and compasses.
Construct triangles and deduce infomration from them. Construct angles using a ruler and compasses.
Construct shapes made from triangles using a ruler and compasses.
8.8 Loci R2 G1 G2 7th 10th Draw a locus.
Use loci to solve problems.
SPRING 9 Equations and inequalities 9 N1 N8 A3 A4 A5 A9 A11 A18 A19 A21 A22 6th 12th
Understand the ≥ and ≤ symbols.
Substitute into, solve and rearrange linear equations.
Factorise simple quadratic expressions.
Recognise the equation of a circle.
9.1 Solving quadratic equations 1 Know that a square has two possible roots A3 A4 A11 A18 7th 9th Find the roots of quadratic functions.
Find the factors of a given number. Rearrange and solve simple quadratic equations.
Factorise expressions.
Solve simple equations containing a squared term.
9.2 Solving quadratic equations 2 Understand the term quadratic N8 A3 A4 A18 8th 10th Solve more complex quadratic equations.
Find positive and negative square roots. Use the quadratic formula to solve a quadratic equation.
Solve quadratic equations by factorising.
Expand two pairs of brackets.
Simplify surds.
9.3 Completing the square Expand and simplify a square bracket. A3 A4 A5 A18 7th 12th Complete the square for a quadratic expression.
Simplify surds. Solve quadratic equations by completing the square.
Solve simple equations, giving the answer in surd form.
9.4 Solving simple simultaneous equations Substitute into simple algebraic expressions. A3 A4 A5 A19 A21 8th 10th Solve simple simultaneous equations.
Rearrange equations. Solve simultaneous equations for real-life situations.
9.5 More simultaneous equations Recall the equation of a straight line. A3 A4 A5 A9 A19 A21 9th 9th Use simultaneous equations to find the equation of a straight line.
Solve simple simultaneous equations. Solve linear simultaneous equations where both equations are multiplied.
Interpret real-life situations involving two unknowns and solve them.
9.6 Solving linear and quadratic simultaneous equations Identify different types of equations. A3 A4 A5 A19 A21 10th 12th Solve simultaneous equations with one quadratic equation.
Solve quadraric equations. Use real-life situations to construct quadratic and linear equations and solve them.
9.7 Solving linear inequalities Understand inequality signs A3 A4 A5 A22 6th 9th Solve inequalities and show the solution on a number line and using set notation.
Construct correct inequalities from given information
SPRING 10 Probability 9 N1 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 5th 12th
Understand that a probability is a number between 0 and 1, and distinguish between events which are impossible, unlikely, even chance, likely, and certain to occur.
Mark events and/or probabilities on a probability scale of 0 to 1.
Know how to add and multiply fractions and decimals.
Express one number as a fraction of another.
List all outcomes for a single event systematically.
Make predictions from experimental data.
Complete a two-way table.
10.1 Combined events List all outcomes for a single event systematically. N5 P7 P8 5th 8th Use the product rule for finding the number of outcomes for two or more events.
List all outcomes for two events systemaically. List all the possible outcomes of two events in a sample space diagram.
10.2 Mutually exclusive events Add decimals. Subtract decimals and fractions from 1. P4 P8 6th 7th Identify mutually exclusive outcomes and events.
Understand the relationship between ratios and fractions. Find the probabilities of mutually exclusive outcomes and events.
Find the probability of an event not happening.
10.3 Experimental probability Simplify fractions. P1 P2 P3 P5 6th 8th Work out the expected results for experimental and theoretical probabilities.
Multilply whole numbers by decimals. Compare real results with theoretical expected values to see if a game is fair.
10.4 Independent events and tree diagrams Add and multiply fractions and decimals. P1 P4 P8 P9 7th 10th Draw and use frequency trees.
Calculate probabilities of repeated events.
Draw and use probability tree diagrams.
10.5 Conditional probability Know that the probability of something not happening is 1 minus the probability of the event happening. P4 P8 P9 8th 12th Decide if two events are independent.
Draw and use probability tree diagrams. Draw and use tree diagrams to calculate conditional probability.
Draw and use tree diagrams without replacement.
Use two-way tables to calculate conditional probability.
10.6 Venn diagrams and set notation Interpret inequalities. P4 P6 P8 P9 6th 10th Use Venn diagrams to calculate conditional probability.
Use Venn diagrams. Use set notation.
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SUMMER 11 Multiplicative reasoning 8 N12 N13 A2 A9 R1 R6 R9 R10 R11 R13 R14 R16 6th 9th
Work out the decimal multiplier for a percentage increase/decrease. Solve growth and decay problems.
11.2 Compound measures Calculate simple rates. A2 R1 R11 6th 7th Calculate rates.
Substitute numbers into equations, and solve for the unknown. Convert between metric speed measures.
Use speed = distance/time to solve problems. Use a formula to calculate speed and acceleration.
11.3 More compound measures Convert between metric units. N13 R1 R11 6th 8th Solve problems involving compound measures.
Recall the formulae for the area of a circle and volume of a prism.
11.4 Ratio and proportion Rearrange formulae. A9 R6 R10 R13 R14 6th 9th Use relationships involving ratio.
Simplify surds.
Use negative numbers with all four operations.
Add and multiply numeric fractions.
Recall and use the hierarchy of operations.
Manipulate algebraic expressions.
Recall and use the quadratic formula.
17.1 Rearranging formulae Substitute into linear equations. A5 9th 11th Change the subject of a formula where the power of the subject appears.
Change the subject of a formula. Change the subject of a formula where the subject appears twice.
Factorise linear expressions.
17.2 Algebraic fractions Simplify numeric fractions and fractions containing simple algebraic terms. A4 A5 8th 10th Add and subtract algebraic fractions.
Add and multiply numeric fractions. Multiply and divide algebraic fractions.
Change the subject of a formula involving fractions where all the variables are in the denominators.
17.3 Simplifying algebraic fractions Factorise expressions by identifying the common factor between two terms. A4 9th 12th Simplify algebraic fractions.
Simplify fractions containing simple algebraic terms.
Factorise quadratic expressions of the form x2 + bx + c
17.4 More algebraic fractions Simplify algebraic fractions by cancelling common factors. A4 9th 12th Add and subtract more complex algebraic fractions.
Add, subtract, divide and multiply fractions containing simple algebraic terms. Multiply and divide more complex algebraic fractions.
17.5 Surds Decide whether each number is rational or irrational. N8 A4 10th 12th Simplify expressions involving surds.
Expand expressions involving surds.
Rationalise the denominator of a fraction.
17.6 Solving algebraic fraction equations Find the lowest common multiple of two algebraic fractions. A18 10th 12th Solve equations that involve algebraic fractions.
Solve quadratic equations by factorising.
Manipulate expressions containing simple algebraic fractions.
17.7 Functions Calculate the output from a function machine for three different inputs. A7 8th 12th Use function notation.
Solve simple equations Find composite functions.
Write expressions using function machines Find inverse functions.
17.8 Proof Identify an odd number and an even number written algebraically. A6 8th 12th Prove a result using algebra.
Recall the definitions of equations and identities.
AUTUMN 18 Vectors and geometric proof 10 G25 9th 12th
Use vectors to describe translations.
Recall and use Pythagoras’ Theorem.
Recall the properties of triangles and quadrilaterals.
Express the relationship between two quantities as a ratio.
Simplify surds.
18.1 Vectors and vector notation Use vectors to describe translations. G25 9th 10th Understand and use vector notation.
Recall and use Pythagoras' Theorem. Work out the magnitude of a vector.
Simplify surds.
18.2 Vector arithmetic Understand the components of a vector and use vectors to describe translations. G25 10th 10th Calculate using vectors and represent the solutions graphically.
Recall properties of triangles and quadrilaterals. Calculate the resultant of two vectors.
18.3 More vector arithmetic Use properties of a parallelogram to identify equal and parallel lines. G25 10th 11th Solve problems using vectors.
Add two column vectors. Use the resultant of two vectors to solve vector problems.
18.4 Parallel vectors and collinear points Identify parallel column vectors. G25 10th 12th Express points as position vectors.
Add and subtract column vectors. Prove lines are parallel.
Prove points are collinear.
18.5 Solving geometric problems Understand the relationship between ratio and fractional parts G25 12th 12th Solve geometric problems in two dimensions using vector methods.
Identify parallel vectors Apply vector methods for simple geometric proofs.
AUTUMN 19 Proportion and graphs 13 A7 A12 A13 A14 A15 R7 R10 R13 R14 R15 R16 7th 12th
Draw linear and quadratic graphs.
Recognise linear and quadratic graphs.
Calculate the gradient of a linear function between two points.
Recall transformations of trigonometric functions.
Write statements of direct proportion and forming an equation to find values.
Recognise a graph showing direct proportion.
Recall and use the formula speed = distance ÷ time.
19.1 Direct proportion Recognise direct proportion R7 R10 R13 R14 9th 10th Write and use equations to solve problems involving direct proportion.
Write equations for quantities in direct proportion.
19.2 More direct proportion Use direct proportion. R13 10th 10th Write and use equations to solve problems involving direct proportion.
Find the constant of proportionality. Solve problems involving square and cubic proportionality.
19.3 Inverse proportion Using inverse proportion to solve simple problems. A12 A14 R10 R13 10th 11th Write and use equations to solve problems involving inverse proportion.
Write equations for quantities in direct proportion. Use and recognise graphs showing inverse proportion.
19.4 Exponential functions Evaluate indices A12 A14 R16 7th 11th Recognise graphs of exponential functions.
Sketch graphs of exponential functions.
19.5 Non-linear graphs Work out the area of a trapezium A15 R14 R15 9th 12th Calculate the gradient of a tangent at a point.
Recall and use the formula speed = distance ÷ time. Estimate the area under a non-linear graph.
Find the gradient of a line between two given points.
19.6 Translating graphs of functions Translating coordinates A7 A13 11th 12th Understand the relationship between translating a graph and the change in its function notation.
Function notation
19.7 Reflecting and stretching graphs of functions Transformation of functions A13 10th 12th Understand the effect stretching a curve parallel to one of the axes has on its function form.
Understand the effect reflecting a curve in one of the axes has on its function form.