Strand 4 Leaving Certificate Higher Level Algebra

The first module of this course focuses on expressions and formulae, including quadratic equations, simplifying surds, square roots and binomial expansion. The second module moves on to solving equations. This includes looking further into quadratic equations while also learning about simultaneous equations and the use of the discriminant. Module three is an expansion of module two and continues the in-depth look at solving equations. You will learn about roots, theorems and graphs.

Module four covers inequalities. The topics included cover some different methods used for solving inequalities including trial and error, algebra and graphical. The final module of this course covers complex numbers. This means looking at diagrams, writing complex numbers and cubic roots. While studying all these topics, you will also have a chance to test your knowledge and answer questions posed by the material. It is a real-life way of learning without having to rely on a teacher to get back to you a few days later.

If you’re struggling to make something click when it comes to these maths topics, take your time and do one module at a time. You can go back over the subject as often as you like and once you get a question right, you’ll feel an immense sense of accomplishment! Don’t sit in silence hunched over a book when you could be engaging interactively with this helpful course. The days of grinds are behind us!