Mathematics Year 10 Revision List

Department
The summer exam consists of two 1 hour papers, non-calculator and calculator, assessing topics 1 – 14.
CCT 1 – 5 are topic tests that are taken one per half term.
The Y11 mock is at the end of November in Y11.
There are revision questions for each topic on the school Google drive in “CCT Revision”.

Topic Title Objectives Resources Tests

1 Percentages • Review of calculating a percentage increase or decrease MyMaths: CCT1
with and without a calculator. 1030 1031 1060 1073 1237 1238 1239 1302 CCT2
• Review solving problems involving percentage change 1934 1962 1963 Y10 Exam
including compound interest and depreciation, repeated MathsWatch: Y11 Mock
calculations, simple interest. 40 108 109 110 111 164
• Solve problems where the rate of increase is the unknown
quantity.
• Calculate the original quantity given a percentage increase
or decrease and a repeated percentage change.
• Find the percentage change given the original and final
amount.
2 Surds and • Use indices rules 𝑥 𝑎 × 𝑥 𝑏 = 𝑥 𝑎+𝑏 𝑥 𝑎 ÷ 𝑥 𝑏 = 𝑥 𝑎−𝑏 MyMaths: CCT1
Indices 𝑎 𝑏
(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 𝑎𝑏 1
𝑥 −𝑎 = 𝑥 𝑎. 1033 1951 1053 1924 1045 1301 1064 CCT2
MathsWatch: Y10 Exam
• Evaluate numerical expressions using the index laws.
82 154 188 N46 207a 207b Y11 Mock
• Evaluate and simplify expressions that include fractional
indices.
• Add, subtract and multiply surds and collect like terms.
• Write surds in their simplest form.
• Multiply out single and double brackets containing surds.
• Rationalise the denominator of simple fractions.
3 Algebra Review • Review of simplifying expressions and substitution. MyMaths: CCT2
• Review of multiplying out brackets 1178 1179 1186 1178 1154 1155 1247 1149 CCT3
• Multiply out 3 linear brackets. 1151 1164 1150 1156 1157 1182 1925 1928 Y10 Exam
• Review factorising linear and quadratic expressions. 1929 1158 1167 1187 1285 Y11 Mock
• Factorise quadratic expressions where 𝑎 ≠ 1. MathsWatch:
• Review of solving linear equations. 33 34 35 36 93 94 95 134 135 137 178 210
• Review of solving linear inequalities, including representing
the solution on a number line.
• Review use algebra and equations to solve geometrical
problems and worded contextual problems.
• Manipulate, simplify and use algebraic fractions with
numerical denominators.
4 Data • Review reading values from a scale. MyMaths: CCT2
Processing • Review construction and interpretation of pie charts, bar 1205 1206 1207 1192 1202 1254 1196 1197 CCT3
charts, scatter graphs, time series (and trend) and stem and 1201 1255 1194 1195 1333 1213 1250 1198 Y10 Exam
leaf plots. 1936 1253 1939 Y11 Mock
• Review calculating the mean, median, mode and range from MathsWatch:
a table of discrete data and a table of continuous grouped 62 63 64 65 128 130 152 153 176 186 187 205
data, including using the calculator in Statistics mode to find
the mean.
• Review using a mean to find a total and use the mean of
two subgroups to calculate the mean of the combined group
of data.
• Review construction and interpretation of cumulative
frequency graphs and box plots including calculating inter-
quartile range and comparing distributions.
• Draw and interpret frequency polygons.
• Draw and interpret histograms.
• Find the median or a quartile from a grouped table and a
histogram.
• Understand and explain the limitations of sampling.
5 Pythagoras and • Review the use of Pythagoras’ Theorem to calculate MyMaths: CCT3
Trigonometry unknown lengths and use the converse. 1112 1111 1131 1133 1145 1079 CCT4
• Review use of SOH CAH TOA to calculate lengths and angles MathsWatch: Y10 Exam
in right-angled triangles. 150 168 173 217 218 Y11 Mock
• Know and be able to use the exact trigonometric values of
the angles 0°, 30°, 45°, 60° and 90°.
• Solve problems with Pythagoras, trigonometry in 3D shapes.
6 Linear Graphs • Review of plotting or sketching graphs of functions given in MyMaths: CCT3
the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐, including using the table function on 1312 1153 1314 1395 1396 CCT4
the calculator to generate coordinates. MathsWatch: Y10 Exam
• Review use of 𝑓(𝑥) notation 96 97 159 113 Y11 Mock
• Review of determining the gradient of a straight line and
understanding its meaning.
• Review finding the gradient given two sets of coordinates.
• Review identifying parallel lines given their equations.
• Review recognising the equation of a line given a sketch.
• Review finding the midpoint between two coordinates.
• Review find the length of a line connecting two coordinates.
• Find the equation of a straight line given the gradient and a
coordinate or any two coordinates on the line.
7 Simultaneous • Review solving linear equations. MyMaths: CCT3
Equations • Solve linear simultaneous equations algebraically. 1236 1316 1176 1175 1174 CCT4
• Solve linear simultaneous equations in context. MathsWatch: Y10 Exam
• Solve linear simultaneous equations graphically. 140 162 Y11 Mock
8 Quadratics • Review multiplying out brackets and factorising quadratics. MyMaths: CCT4
• Factorise quadratic expressions where 𝑎 ≠ 1. 1150 1156 1157 1160 1169 1181 1185 1180 CCT5
• Solve quadratic equations by factorising. 1950 Y10 Exam
• Solve quadratic equations by using the formula. MathsWatch: Y11 Mock
• Complete the square for a quadratics expression. 98 133 157 158 160 191 192 209
• Solve quadratic equations by completing the square.
• Plot quadratic functions and use them to find approximate
solutions to quadratic equations, including using the table
function on the calculator to generate coordinates.
• Identify roots, intercepts, turning points of quadratic curves.
9 Compound • Review of changing from one unit to another including time, MyMaths: CCT4
Measures and length, mass and volume. 1121 1246 1086 1103 1117 1146 1097 1081 CCT5
Scale • Convert between metric units for area and volume. 1091 Y10 Exam
• Review volume of prisms. MathsWatch: Y11 Mock
• Solve problems using speed, distance and time, including 142 143 112
where the units must be changed.
• Solve problems using mass, density and volume, including
where two liquids with different densities are mixed.
• Solve problems using pressure, force and area.
• Review of using bearings.
10 Similar and • Review notation to define sides, shapes and angles in 2D MyMaths: CCT4
Congruent diagrams. 1119 1148 1061 1329 1085 1140 CCT5
Shapes • Recognise congruent shapes in 2D and know that MathsWatch: Y10 Exam
corresponding sides and angles are equal. 144 166 200 Y11 Mock
• Use the SSS, SAS, ASA and RHS rules to prove that two
triangles are congruent.
• Use mathematical similarity to calculate unknown lengths in
shapes
• Review converting between standard units of measure for
area and volume.
• Use area and volume scale factor to calculate lengths, areas
and volumes for similar shapes, including questions where
the areas or volumes of the two shapes are given as a ratio.
11 Probability • Review of finding probabilities, calculating relative MyMaths: CCT5
frequencies, comparing theoretical probabilities with 1211 1264 1263 1262 1921 1922 1199 1208 Y10 Exam
experimental probabilities, calculating the probability for 1334 1935 1214 1954 1214 1996 1967 Y11 Mock
mutually exclusive events and expected values, using the MathsWatch:
notation 𝑃(𝐴) and 𝑃(𝐴′). 57 58 59 60 61 125 126 127 151 175 185 204
• Review use of Venn diagrams to represent sets, using set
notation 𝐴 ∩ 𝐵 and 𝐴 ∪ 𝐵 and the words “intersection” and
“union”.
• Calculate probabilities from a Venn diagram.
• Review creating and using possibility spaces to show the
outcomes and find the probability of two events.
• Review of using listing strategies to calculate a probability.
• Review using a product rule for counting to calculate the
number of outcomes.
• Review constructing and using tree diagrams to show the
outcomes of combined events and calculate probabilities of
the outcomes.
• Construct tree diagrams that show conditional probabilities
and calculate the probabilities of the combined events.
12 Number Review • Review calculating with fractions and decimals. MyMaths: CCT5
• Review changing recurring decimals into fractions including 1001 1005 1072 1007 1068 1011 1916 1917 Y10 Exam
more complex questions. 1030 1031 1046 1017 1040 1047 1074 1015 Y11 Mock
• Review percentage change, reverse percentages and 1016 1063 1066 1036 1038 1039 1060 1073
repeated compound interest and depreciation. 1237 1934 1032 1034 1044 1005 1043 1006
• Review problem solving using ratio, combining two ratios 1067 1049 1050 1051 1064 1065
and capture-recapture questions to estimate population size. MathsWatch:
• Review factors and multiples, product of primes and Venn 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 32 63 66 68 69 72
Diagrams for finding HCF and LCM. Include use of the Fact 73 74 75 77 78 79 80 82 83 84 85 90 131 132
button on the calculator to check answers. 154 155 171 188 189 206 207 38 39 41 42 105
• Review rounding and significant figures, bounds, error 106 107
intervals and truncation. Include how to choose an
appropriate degree of accuracy for final answer when
calculating using bounds.
• Review calculating with numbers in standard form.
• Review using a product rule for counting.
• Review simplifying surds, multiplying out single and double
brackets containing surds and rationalising the denominator
of simple fractions.
13 Area, Surface • Review area of basic 2D shapes and compound shapes. MyMaths: Y10 Exam
Area and • Review area and perimeter of circles and sectors of circles, 1108 1128 1129 1083 1088 1118 Y11 Mock
Volume including answers given in terms of . 1137 1138 1139 1107 1122 1136
• Review volume and surface area of a prism. MathsWatch:
• Calculate volume of a cones, spheres and pyramid. 52 53 54 55 56 114 115 116 117 118 119 167
• Calculate the surface area of cones, spheres and pyramid. 169 170 171 172
14 Sketching • Review use of 𝑓(𝑥) notation. MyMaths: Y10 Exam
Graphs • Review use of the table function on the calculator to 1168 1071 1172 1180 1316 1070 1152 1958 Y11 Mock
generate coordinates for a given function. MathsWatc:
• Review sketching simple quadratic graphs and identify roots, 161 194 197 A15 A28 161 98
intercepts and turning points.
• Recognise and draw graphs of cubic functions.
• Recognise and draw graphs of reciprocal functions.
• Recognise and draw graphs of exponential functions.
• Recognise and draw graphs of circles.
• Recognise and draw graphs of 𝑦 = √𝑥.
15 Sequences • Review calculating the next terms of a linear sequence given MyMaths: Y11 Mock
term to term or the 𝑛th term formula. 1165 1173 1166 1053 1165 1166 1920
• Review finding the 𝑛th term formula for a given linear MathsWatch:
sequence. 37 102 103 104 141 163 213
• Review calculating terms of a quadratic sequence, geometric
sequence and Fibonacci sequence given the term to term
rule or the 𝑛th term formula.
• Find the 𝑛th term formula for a quadratic sequence.
16 Rearranging • Review identifying the difference between expressions, MyMaths: Y11 Mock
Formulae equations, formulae and identities. 1170 1171 1159
• Review rearranging the subject of a formula in simple cases. MathsWatch:
• Review using cross multiplication to change the subject of a 100 101 136
formula and include the GCSE Physics formulae (formula
sheet in the Team Drive).
• Rearrange the subject of a formula where the required
variable needs to be taken out as a common factor.