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3 Tips for Graphing Piecewise Functions
New ReviewIn this video we are going to explore three tips that you can follow to better understand graphing logarithms.
Flipping Physics
AP Physics 1 Unit 1: Stumbling Blocks - Kinematics
Master the fundamentals of AP Physics 1 Unit 1: Kinematics with this clear, example-driven walkthrough of common stumbling blocks students face. We’ll break down how instantaneous velocity differs from average velocity, why “negative...
Flipping Physics
What Line Is That Anyway?
Struggling with sketching graphs on the AP® Physics exams? In this video, Mr. P from Flipping Physics shares essential graphing tips learned as an AP Physics Reader, including why rulers matter, how to avoid common sketching mistakes,...
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How to Make a Cigar Box Guitar
Howcast - This humble, homespun guitar is all you need to make sweet music.
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How to Read Palms
Howcast - Learn how to read a person just by looking at their hand using the ancient art of palmistry.
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Formation of X, Y and Z
Pupil outcome: You can form the capital letters X, Y and Z. Key learning points: - The capital letters X, Y and Z all start at the top tramline. - The formation of capital letters X and Y needs you to lift your pencil to add the other line.
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Numerals 6-10
Pupil outcome: I can correctly form the numerals 6-10. Key learning points: - A numeral is a digit that represents a number. - The numerals 6, 7, 8 and 9 are made using one continuous movement and without lifting your pencil. - The...
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Capital letters: J, U, X, Y and Z
Pupil outcome: I can form the capital letters J, U, X, Y and Z. Key learning points: - The capital letters J, U, X, Y and Z start on the ascender line. - The capital letters J, U, X, Y and Z all have either one or two vertical or...
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Formation of S, J and U
Pupil outcome: I can form the capital letters S, J and U. Key learning points: - The capital letters S, J and U all start at the top tramline. - The formation of capital letter J needs you to lift your pencil to add the other horizontal...
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Capital letters: A, H, K, T and S
Pupil outcome: I can form the capital letters A, H, K, T and S. Key learning points: - All of the letters start on the ascender line except for the letter S which starts just below the ascender line. - Letters A, H, K and T all have...
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Investigate the shapes made when rectangles are cut on the diagonal
Pupil outcome: I can describe the shapes made when rectangles are cut on the diagonal. Key learning points: - An angle can be exactly a right angle. - An angle can be less than or greater than a right angle. - When you cut a square using...
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Calculate the area of shapes made from 2 rectangles by decomposing the shape in different ways
Pupil outcome: You can decompose or split shapes into rectangles in different ways. Key learning points: - Different ways of decomposing the shape will give the same answer. - The area stays the same however you split the shape. -...
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Use knowledge of positive and negative numbers to interpret graphs
Pupil outcome: I can use knowledge of positive and negative numbers to interpret graphs. Key learning points: - Negative data values can be recorded by extending the axes beyond zero
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Solve problems involving missing coordinates
Pupil outcome: I can solve problems involving missing coordinates Key learning points: - Coordinate grids are not always presented with grid lines, and the axes are not always fully-labelled. - When this is the case, it is essential to...
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Construct line graphs representing two variables in familiar contexts
Pupil outcome: I can construct line graphs representing two variables. Key learning points: - A line graph is a way of representing the relationship between two variables. - One variable is represented by the x-axis and the other, by the...
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Choose an efficient way to decompose a compound shape to calculate the area
Pupil outcome: I can choose the most effective way to decompose a shape into rectangles in order to calculate the area. Key learning points: - Different methods for finding the area of compound rectilinear shapes will work in different...
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Draw and complete simple shapes by plotting positions on the full coordinate grid
Pupil outcome: I can draw and complete simple shapes by plotting positions on the full coordinate grid. Key learning points: - The horizontal distance or coordinate is given first when describing positions on a coordinate grid. - If the...
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Investigate symmetry and symmetrical patterns
Pupil outcome: I can find lines of symmetry in real life contexts and design my own symmetrical patterns. Key learning points: - There are lots of real life examples where you can find lines of symmetry, for example in flags. - When a...
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Write coordinates for already marked points in the first quadrant of a coordinate grid
Pupil outcome: I can write coordinates for already marked points in the first quadrant of a coordinate grid. Key learning points: - Count along the x-axis and then the y-axis to find the coordinates for the marked point. - Coordinates...
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Plotting a relationship
Pupil outcome: I can use a graphical representation to show all of the points (within a range) that satisfy a relationship. Key learning points: - A line can be drawn using coordinates found following a rule. - You can check any point on...
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Interpreting the trigonometric graphs
Pupil outcome: I can read values from the graphs and can identify how many solutions exist within a given range. Key learning points: - Reading solutions from trigonometric graphs is the same as reading solutions from any other graph -...
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Perimeter with composite rectilinear shapes
Pupil outcome: I can use the properties of a range of polygons to deduce the perimeters of compound shapes, including generalising a perimeter formula where appropriate. Key learning points: - You can identify how to find the perimeter...
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Use the terms acute, obtuse and reflex when comparing angles to a right angle
Pupil outcome: I can use the terms acute, obtuse and reflex when comparing angles to a right angle. Key learning points: - Angles are marked with a curve between the lines which have been rotated - Angles with a bigger turn are larger...
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Checking and securing understanding of sine ratio problems
Pupil outcome: I can use the sine ratio to find the missing side or angle in a right-angled triangle. Key learning points: - The sine ratio involves the hypotenuse, opposite and the angle - If you know the length of the hypotenuse and...