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GCSE Mathematics (Higher)

Senior High 8 questions
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What gcse mathematics (higher) means

Higher-tier algebra, ratio, geometry and probability.

Worked example

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Question

Expand and simplify: (x + 3)(x − 5)

  • x² − 2x − 15
  • x² + 2x − 15
  • x² − 15x − 2
  • x² − 8x + 15
Answer: x² − 2x − 15

Working: x² − 5x + 3x − 15 = x² − 2x − 15.

Curriculum and exam alignment

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Exams that assess gcse mathematics (higher)

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WASSCEWASSCE practice questionsFree WASSCE practice across the subjects at this stage, with worked answers.GESGES practice questionsFree GES practice across the subjects at this stage, with worked answers.IGCSEIGCSE practice questionsListed as a related subject on the IGCSE practice page.

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8 questions with a worked answer after every attempt, and a SmartScore that tracks how close you are to mastery.

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