GCSE Papers 2 and 3 (calculator) - Maths foundation revision list

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GCSE Foundation Maths revision list for Papers 2 and 3 (calculator), structured by topic area with targeted example questions. The pack is aligned with Edexcel advance information, guiding learners to attempt examples first, then mark results using provided answer keys. Study is reinforced by links and Dr Frost Maths practice clip numbers for any topics marked wrong, with reminders to use a calculator throughout. Covers arithmetic, fractions, number properties, rounding, algebra, equations, graphs, sequences, functions, and ratio, proportion, and percentages.

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Arithmetic (Paper 2 and 3)

Money and number topics

Fractions and order

Multiples, factors, LCM

Rounding and estimation

Algebra (Paper 2 and 3)

Simplification, brackets, factorisation

Indices and substitution

Changing the subject and expressions

Equations and graphs

Linear and simultaneous equations

Coordinates and straight line graphs

Sequences and functions

Linear sequences

Number machines

Ratio, proportion and percentages

Conversions, area and density

Scale drawing

Decimal/percentage conversions and changes

GCSE Papers 2 and 3 (calculator)– Maths foundation revision list This revision list is based on the GCSE Advance Information released by Edexcel. Follow these instructions to use this revision list most effectively: 1. First, attempt all of the example questions. 2. Mark the example questions using the printed revision list with answers that is in your pack (or linked here) . Put a tick or cross next to each question. 3. Use the links and/or the Dr Frost Maths exam practice clip numbers to revise the topics you have put a cross next to. Remember to use a calculator when answering all of the questions. Number | Area | Paper | Topic | Example question | ✓ / 􀀸 | Video | Questions | Solutions | DFM | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Arithmetic | 2 | Money | Helen buys 50 cans of coke and 30 chocolate bars for her class. Each can of coke costs 70p. If she pays with £50 and gets £1 .50 change, what was the cost of one chocolate bar? | | | Link | Link | E8 | | Fractions | 2 | Order fractions | Place in descending order:
7 3 2 3

20 , 8 , 5 , 7 | | | Link | Link | E16 | | | 3 | Fraction of an amount | Find 25 of £36 | | Link | Link | Link | E62 | | | 3 | Equivalent fractions | 4 24
~~ ~~ = ~~ ~~
7 􀝔
Give the value of 􀝔 | | Link | Link | Link | E16 | | Number
properties | 2 | Multiples | List the first 5 multiples of 8 | | Link | Link | Link | E19 | | | 3 | Factors | List all the factors of 45 | | Link | Link | Link | E19 | | | 3 | Lowest common multiple | Find the lowest common multiple of 18 and 40 | | Link | Link | Link | E79 | | Approximation and estimation | 2, 3 | Rounding | a) Round 254,300 to the nearest thousand
b) Round 28.368 to 1 decimal place
c) Round 20,630 to 2 significant figures | | Link | Link | Link | a) E21
b) E22
c) E81 | Algebra | Area | Paper | Topic | Example question | | | ✓ / 􀀸 | Video | Questions | Solutions | DFM | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Manipulation | 2, 3 | Simplification | a) Simplify 6a + 2b – 3a – 5b
b) 6a2 b × 2ab | | | | Link | Link | Link | E48,
E49,
E50 | | | 2, 3 | Expanding single bracket | 6(2d – 4)– 4(5 – d) | | | | Link | Link | Link | E51 | | | 2, 3 | Factorisation | Factorise 4ab + 8b2 | | | | | | | E134 | | | 2 | Laws of indices | (3􀝇 5)3 | | | | Link | Link | Link | E165 | | | 3 | Substitution | a = -12, b = -7
Find a2-b | | | | Link | Link | Link | E47 | | | 3 | Changing the subject | Make 􀝔 the subject: | | | | Link | Link | Link | E137 | | | | | 􀝔 = | | 2􀝕 − 3 4 | | | | | | | | 3 | Forming expressions | A taxi charges a fixed rate (F) for every customer at the start of the journey. The rest of the journey then costs £3.60 per mile (M) . Write an expression for the total cost of a taxi journey. | | | | Link | Link | Link | E57 | | Equations | 3 | Linear equations | Solve: | | | | Link | Link | Link | E139,
E142,
E143 | | | | | 7 − 􀝔
2 | = 3􀝔 − 14 | | | | | | | | | 3 | Forming an equation | Becky is 3 years older than Kyla. Ollie is four times as old as Kyla. The total of their ages is 45. What is Kyla’s age? | | | | Link | Link | Link | 140 | | | 2 | Simultaneous equations | Solve:
2x + 4y = 2
5x – 2y = 29 | | | | Link | Link | Link | E145,
E144 | | Graphs | 2 | Coordinates | a) Give the coordinates of a, b and c from the graph on the next page | | | | | | | | | Area | Paper | Topic | Example question | ✓ / 􀀸 | Video | Questions | Solutions | DFM | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | |
b) Find the midpoint of a and b | | a) Link
b) Link | Link | Link | a) E45
b) E122 | | | 2 | Straight line graphs | a) Draw the graph of 􀝕 = 2􀝔 + 4 for values of 􀝔 from-3 to 1

b) Find the equation of the blue line
c) Find the gradient of the line: 2y + 3x = 12 | | a) Link
b) Link
c) Link | a) Link
b) Link
c) Link

FAQs

How should students use this revision list most effectively?

Attempt all example questions first, then mark them using the answer section in the pack. Mark a tick or cross beside each question, and revisit any topics marked wrong using the provided links or Dr Frost Maths practice clip numbers.

Does this revision list cover both Paper 2 and Paper 3?

Yes. Each topic entry specifies the relevant paper(s) and includes example questions to practice for GCSE Foundation Maths, covering Paper 2 and Paper 3.

What calculator guidance is included for answering questions?

The instructions explicitly remind learners to use a calculator when answering all of the questions included in the revision list.

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