GCSE Ratio and Proportion revision notes: new resources now live
Studying Ratio and Proportion at GCSE level requires a student to spot which relationship a question is testing, then apply the right method to it. It’s a combination that can test even the most confident students.
The good news? Help is at hand. Our new library of GCSE Maths (Edexecl) ‘Ratio and Proportion’ (Higher) revision notes covers each topic students need to know, on a dedicated page, written by our team of Maths teachers and former examiners.
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'Numbers', 'Algebra', 'Geometry and Measures' and 'Probability and Statistics' are already live in this GCSE Maths study library, so Ratio and Proportion completes a full set of GCSE Maths revision notes - mapped to the Edexcel syllabus.
Why Ratio and Proportion catches students out
Ratio and Proportion covers more ground than some students realise. For example, a student can simplify a ratio confidently, but then find they freeze the moment the same relationship is presented as a proportion problem or a bit of algebra makes an appearance.
From ratio problems hidden inside word questions, to knowing whether a proportion is direct or inverse, at GCSE level students need to recognise the method a question wants before they can even start applying it.
Practice papers can help, but identifying specific gaps in understanding and rebuilding from there is key to ensuring a confident walk into the exam hall.
What's covered in the new 'Ratio and Proportion (Higher)' revision materials
As you’d expect, the ‘Ratio and Proportion’ section of MyResources includes everything a student needs to ace their exams, including step-by-step video explanations, detailed study notes and practice questions, divided into two sub-topics:
Together, these cover simplifying and sharing in a ratio through to recognising and solving both direct and inverse proportion problems.
How to use these revision notes
Revision notes work best when they target a specific weak spot, not when they're simply passively read from cover to cover in one sitting. A good tip here is to write out the working alongside the note as this can help with processing and retaining the information.
They're also ideal for the moment a student needs to check their understanding of a method or rule, or simply work through some practice questions.
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Every lesson is recorded and available to watch back, so nothing is missed and nobody is left behind. Each course also includes workbooks and support that build on exactly what's covered in these new revision notes.
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