or non-calculator papers, focus on mental arithmetic and knowing your times tables inside out and back to front to ensure that you can answer questions with speed and without mistakes! For calculator papers, ensure you are confident in using all the functions of your calculator. There is nothing worse than discovering you’ve made a tiny error when inputting the quadratic formula (btw there is a function for this!). For both papers, SHOW YOUR WORKING OUT! Method marks are available regardless of whether you have calculated in your head or on your calculator – the examiner doesn’t know what you don’t show them.