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Comprehensive "Roadmap" infographic by GetYourTutors outlining the entire IGCSE Maths Number System syllabus. Exam Context: Highlights that "Numbers" accounts for 22-28% of Exam Weighting and forms the bedrock of the Higher Tier. Core Skills: Covers BIDMAS, HCF/LCM, and converting Recurring Decimals to Fractions. Advanced Forms (Grades 7-9): Visualizes Standard Form (A x 10^n), Laws of Indices, and Surds (rationalizing denominators). Real-World Apps: Connects Percentages (Compound Interest) to Ratio & Proportion (Direct y=kx / Inverse y=k/x) and Set Language (Venn Diagrams). Exam Strategy: Emphasizes "Accuracy" with Bounds Calculations (Upper/Lower limits) and the importance of showing method for "M1 Marks."
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The Ultimate Guide to the IGCSE Maths Number System (4MA1)

The Definitive Guide to the IGCSE Maths Number System (Edexcel 4MA1 Higher Tier)
Master Topic 1: The Number System, the foundation of the Edexcel International GCSE (IGCSE) Mathematics A (4MA1) syllabus. This comprehensive revision hub covers all 11 essential sub-topics required for Higher Tier success, explicitly targeting the advanced skills needed to secure Grades 7–9.
From core fluency in Integers and Fractions to the complex reasoning required for Surds, Standard Form, and Upper/Lower Bounds, this guide bridges the gap between basic calculation and high-level algebraic application. Explore detailed breakdowns, exam strategies, and synthesized Grade 9 worked examples that combine multiple concepts—like applying bounds to standard form calculations—to prepare you for the most demanding exam questions.

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