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Daily Practice - Higher Plus

Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.

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15th January 2025

5 questions · 13 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

  1. 1
    The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence3 marks

    Work out the nth term of the quadratic sequence 8, 16, 26, 38, ...

  2. 2
    Velocity Time Graphs3 marks

    A tram runs at 4 m/s for 20 s, then slows steadily to rest over 4 s. Work out its average speed for the whole journey, to 2 decimal places.

  3. 3
    Proof of the Circle Theorems2 marks

    In a circle theorem proof, a step uses the fact that OA and OB are both radii of the circle, so triangle OAB is isosceles. State the reason being quoted.

  4. 4
    Probability Equation Questions3 marks

    A bag holds 9 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 1/6. Work out r.

  5. 5
    Histograms2 marks

    On a histogram, a 4-wide bar and a 16-wide bar have the same frequency density of 2. How many more values are in the wider class?

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