Properties and constructions exam tips

Exam tips

• Circle theorems exam tip 1

  Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to [Higher only] Use circle theorems to prove related geometric results..

  This keeps the answer actionable and aligned to Circle theorems, rather than giving generic revision advice.

• Coordinate geometry exam tip 1

  Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to [Foundation and Higher] Solve geometrical problems on coordinate axes..

  This keeps the answer actionable and aligned to Coordinate geometry, rather than giving generic revision advice.

• Properties of three-dimensional shapes exam tip 1

  Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to [Foundation and Higher] Identify properties of faces, surfaces, edges and vertices of cubes, cuboids, prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones and spheres..

  This keeps the answer actionable and aligned to Properties of three-dimensional shapes, rather than giving generic revision advice.

• Plans and elevations exam tip 1

  Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to [Foundation and Higher] Interpret plans and elevations of three-dimensional shapes..

  This keeps the answer actionable and aligned to Plans and elevations, rather than giving generic revision advice.

• Plans and elevations exam tip 1

  Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to [Foundation and Higher] Construct plans and elevations of three-dimensional shapes where tier-appropriate..

  This keeps the answer actionable and aligned to Plans and elevations, rather than giving generic revision advice.