How to stop struggling with maths by learning these simple facts:

 The non-calculator paper can be tricky.


But, because its a non calculator paper the kind of questions they ask you have to have simple maths involved.

What I mean by simple maths is that the numbers they choose usually divide easily or convert easily.


I've put together a list of maths facts, which, if you memorise, you will find the paper much easier and also be a lot faster at working things out.


1. The first 6 multiples of 15: 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90


Multiples of 15 and division by 15 is commonly used. Memorise the multiples and factors of each number that I've listed above. E.g 90/15 is 6 and so on.


2. The first 10 square numbers (more if possible): 1, 2, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64, 81, 100


3. The first 10 cube numbers (more if possible): 1, 8, 27, 64, 125, 216, 343, 512, 729, 1000


4. Common fractions/decimals/percentages:






5. The times tables from 1 to 12.


6. Common Trig Values: 



I'll keep this updated if I think of any more - feel free to make suggestions!


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