Years 9&10: Number and Algebra

This strand moves from simple equations to sophisticated algebraic modelling and financial literacy.

Financial Mathematics: Solving problems involving compound interest and depreciation.

Indices and Surds: Applying all index laws to numerical and algebraic expressions, including fractional and negative indices. Understanding and working with surds.

Algebraic Techniques: Expanding and factorising complex algebraic expressions, including binomials, trinomials (quadratics), and the difference of two squares.

Equations: Solving linear equations, and progressing to quadratic equations using methods like factorising, completing the square, and the quadratic formula.

Graphing: Graphing linear equations (gradient-intercept form) and exploring non-linear graphs, with a deep focus on parabolas (finding x/y-intercepts and turning points).