GCSE Mathematics Revision: Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages (With Mock Questions!)

Hello, Future Math Wizards!

Are you ready to conquer your GCSE Mathematics exam? Today, we're diving into the wonderful world of Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages! 📚✨


Overview of Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages

Understanding fractions, decimals, and percentages is crucial for your math success. These concepts are all about parts of a whole and are used in everyday life, from shopping to cooking. Let's make them your new best friends!


Key Learning Items

When studying this topic, here are the key points you'll want to master:

🔹 Fractions: Understanding how to simplify, add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions.

🔹 Decimals: Converting between fractions and decimals, and performing arithmetic operations with decimals.

🔹 Percentages: Converting between fractions, decimals, and percentages, and solving percentage problems including increases, decreases, and finding percentages of amounts.


What You Need to Demonstrate

At this level, you should be able to:

🔸 Simplify fractions and perform operations with them confidently.

🔸 Convert between fractions, decimals, and percentages effortlessly.

🔸 Solve real-life problems involving percentages, such as discounts and interest rates.

🔸 Show your work clearly and methodically to earn full marks.


Key Things to Remember Before the Exam

Remember these essential tips as you prepare for the exam:

Practice, practice, practice: The more problems you solve, the more comfortable you'll become.

Show your workings: Always write down your steps to avoid losing marks for silly mistakes.

Check your answers: Double-check your calculations to ensure accuracy.

Time management: Allocate your time wisely during the exam, giving more time to complex problems.

Stay calm: Keep a cool head, and if you get stuck, move on and come back to the tough questions later.


Example Multiple Choice Questions

Let's test your knowledge with a few practice questions!


Q1 - Which of the following is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

a) 0.25

b) 0.5

c) 0.75

d) 1.25


Q2 - What is 45% of 200?

a) 45

b) 90

c) 120

d) 150


Q3 - Simplify the fraction 20/60.

a) 1/2

b) 1/3

c) 1/4

d) 1/6


Q4 - Convert 0.625 to a fraction.

a) 5/8

b) 3/5

c) 1/2

d) 3/4


Q5 - If a dress originally costs £80 and is on sale for 25% off, what is the sale price?

a) £20

b) £40

c) £60

d) £70

Answers and even more questions can be found in our GCSE Mathematics Multiple Choice Booklet

Keep practicing these types of questions to boost your confidence. You’ve got this!


Good luck, and remember to enjoy the journey of learning! 🌟✍️

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