{"product_id":"may-half-term-gcse-maths-masterclass-higher-day-2","title":"May Half Term GCSE Higher Masterclass | Simultaneous Equations + Quadratic Equations | Day 2","description":"\u003c!--\nPRODUCT TITLE:\nMay Half Term GCSE Higher Masterclass | Simultaneous Equations + Quadratic Equations | Day 2\n\nURL HANDLE:\nmay-half-term-gcse-maths-masterclass-higher-day-2\n\nMETA TITLE (60 chars):\nSimultaneous \u0026 Quadratic Equations | GCSE Higher | SHLC\n\nMETA DESCRIPTION (162 chars):\nLive GCSE Higher session covering simultaneous and quadratic equations. 26th May, 11:30am–1pm. Topics based on Paper 1 analysis. Part of SHLC's May Half Term series. £20.\n\nIMAGE PROMPT:\nBeano-style comic illustration, bold flat colours, thick black outlines, no gradients, no shadows, white background. Left panel: a cartoon student crossing out terms on a board showing two simultaneous equations being solved by elimination — \"2x + y = 10\" and \"x + y = 6\", with \"x = 4\" circled at the bottom. 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3 Ready\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-p2-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy these topics?\u003c\/strong\u003e Simultaneous equations and quadratics both appear on almost every Higher paper. Neither came up on Paper 1 this series. Students who can solve these confidently pick up marks across multiple question types, including the longer 4 and 5 mark problems.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mht-p\"\u003eThese are two of the most mark-heavy algebra topics on the Higher paper. This session covers both methods properly, not just the basics. Your child will leave knowing how to handle simultaneous equations algebraically and graphically, and how to factorise and solve quadratics including the harder cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mht-h2\"\u003eWhat You'll Cover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-topics\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-topic-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimultaneous Equations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElimination method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstitution method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting up from worded problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimultaneous equations with a quadratic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphical interpretation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-topic-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuadratic Equations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactorising including harder cases where a is greater than 1 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuadratic formula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompleting the square\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading solutions from graphs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExam-style problem solving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mht-h2\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-step-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eJoin the session\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnline via the link sent after booking. Device, pen, paper and scientific calculator needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-step-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTopic 1: Quadratic Equations (45 mins)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll three solving methods. Harder factorisation and exam-style questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-step-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e5-minute break\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort break between topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-step-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTopic 2: Simultaneous Equations (40 mins)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBoth algebraic methods covered. Worded problems and graphical questions included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mht-h2\"\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-fit-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-fit-card good\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear 10 or 11 Higher students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper 1 already sat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlgebra feels shaky under exam conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWants to secure marks on longer questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-fit-card alt\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMight Suit Better\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents needing weekly support - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shlc-tutor.co.uk\/collections\/online-tuition-exam-prep\" style=\"color: #c9a84c;\"\u003eview tuition packages\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoundation only tier students - these are Higher-specific methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mht-h2\"\u003ePricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-price-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-price-num\"\u003e£20\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-price-detail\"\u003eSingle session. Tuesday 26th May, 11:30am to 1:00pm. Book the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shlc-tutor.co.uk\/products\/may-half-term-gcse-maths-higher-full-week-bundle\" style=\"color: #0d1b3e; font-weight: 600;\"\u003efull week for £75\u003c\/a\u003e and save £25.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mht-h2\"\u003eAbout the Tutor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-bio\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAadam is a QTS qualified teacher with a Master's in Education and over 3,000 hours of tutoring experience across 120 families. Students have improved by two to three grades within three months. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shlc-tutor.co.uk\/pages\/online-maths-tutor-aadam-mulla\"\u003eRead more about Aadam.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mht-h2\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"mht-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the session live?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-faq-body\"\u003eYes. All sessions are taught live by Aadam. Your child can ask questions throughout.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"mht-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does my child need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-faq-body\"\u003eA device with a microphone, stable internet, pen, paper and a scientific calculator.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"mht-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eMy child already knows basic quadratics. Is this still worth it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-faq-body\"\u003eYes. The session goes beyond basic factorisation into the harder cases, completing the square, and using the formula under exam conditions — the parts students most often drop marks on.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"mht-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan they join other sessions too?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-faq-body\"\u003eYes. Each session is standalone. 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