Sketching graphs (8300 - Foundation - Algebra)

Topic:Sketching graphs

Specification references (in recommended teaching order)

Specification content Specification notes
A12
  • Recognise, sketch and interpret graphs of linear functions, quadratic functions, simple cubic functions and the reciprocal function  with 

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The subject content (above) matches that set out in the Department for Education’s Mathematics GCSE subject content and assessment objectives document.

The expectation is that:

  • All students will develop confidence and competence with the content identified by standard type
  • All students will be assessed on the content identified by the standard and the underlined type; more highly attaining students will develop confidence and competence with all of this content
  • Only the more highly attaining students will be assessed on the content identified by bold type. The highest attaining students will develop confidence and competence with the bold content.

Teaching resources

Teaching resources - see below
Downloadable resource in format. 29/08/2014

Diagnostic Questions - sketching graphs 2
AQA have teamed up with Craig Barton's Diagnostic Questions website to share free diagnostic question assessment for the 2017 GCSE Maths qualification.27/04/2017
Diagnostic Questions - sketching graphs 3
AQA have teamed up with Craig Barton's Diagnostic Questions website to share free diagnostic question assessment for the 2017 GCSE Maths qualification.27/04/2017

Standards Unit A7 - Interpreting functions, graphs and tables
Card sort activity and associated resources which explore the relationship between graphical, algebraic and tabular representations of a range of increasingly demanding functions.07/08/2015

GCSE Bitesize Cubic and Reciprocal graphs
Pages 1 and 2 offer a straightforward introduction to the sketching of cubic and reciprocal graphs.07/08/2015

Recognising Graphs Match Up
Students must match up a range of graphs with the given equations. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 07/08/2015
Standards Unit A7 - Interpreting functions, graphs and tables
Card sort activity and associated resources which explore the relationship between graphical, algebraic and tabular representations of a range of increasingly demanding functions.07/08/2015
Transum Graph Match
Three levels of activities in which a number of linear, quadratic, reciprocal and other graphs must be matched up with the given equations.07/08/2015
Transum Plotting Graphs
Students complete values in given tables and plot the coordinates of the points. Graphs include straight lines, reciprocals and quadratics.07/08/2015

Quadratic graphs - Homework sheets
Downloadable resource in doc format. 03/04/2010
Quadratic Graphs - Lesson Plan
Downloadable resource in doc format. 09/04/2010
Quadratic Graphs - Powerpoint
Downloadable resource in ppt format. 06/04/2010
Quadratic Graphs - Worksheet
Downloadable resource in doc format. 07/04/2010

Topic Tests

8300 GCSE Foundation Drawing Cubic and Reciprocal Graphs Mark Scheme
Downloadable resource in pdf format. 18/11/2022
8300 GCSE Foundation Drawing Cubic and Reciprocal Graphs Topic Test
Downloadable resource in pdf format. 18/11/2022
8300 GCSE Foundation Drawing Graphs Practice Mark Scheme
Downloadable resource in pdf format. 18/11/2022
8300 GCSE Foundation Drawing Graphs Practice Topic Test
Downloadable resource in pdf format. 18/11/2022
8300 GCSE Foundation Drawing Quadratic Graphs Practice Mark Scheme
Downloadable resource in pdf format. 18/11/2022
8300 GCSE Foundation Drawing Quadratic Graphs Practice Topic Test
Downloadable resource in pdf format. 18/11/2022

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