Junior Cycle Mathematics help
Stuck on Mathematics? Sage helps you work it out yourself, one step at a time.
How Sage helps
- Ask about anything you're stuck on. You get hints, not the answer.
- Take a photo of your homework and Sage helps you through it.
- 2,820 practice questions, with a hint whenever you need one.
- Pick Higher or Ordinary level.
What's on the course
- Number
- Geometry and Trigonometry
- Algebra and Functions
- Statistics and Probability
- Unifying strand (building blocks, representation, connections, problem solving, generalisation and proof, communication)
Number: sets, integers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, indices, scientific notation, financial maths (VAT, interest, income tax basics, currency). Algebra: expressions, factorising, linear, simultaneous and quadratic equations, inequalities, patterns, functions and graphs. Geometry: theorems and constructions, coordinate geometry of the line, transformations, Pythagoras, right-angled trigonometry, area, volume and surface area. Statistics: data collection, averages, range, charts, probability.
How it's examined
CBA 1: Mathematical Investigation. CBA 2: Statistical Investigation. Final exam at Higher or Ordinary Level.
Exam tips
Show every step: marks are given for method, not only the answer. Write units. Use estimation to check an answer is sensible. Draw a diagram for geometry and word problems.
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