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An image of two friends sat at a table with cups of tea. Word of the Week: faithful Class: adjective Definition: trusted, or loyal to a person, organisation or idea. Synonyms: honest, dependable. Antonyms: dishonest, unfaithful. In use: Anya was a faithful friend who would always turn up when needed, whatever the problem. Challenge: Can you come up with three more synonyms and three more antonyms for faithful.

Our #WordOfTheWeek is faithful - trusted, or loyal to a person, organisation or idea. Your challenge is to come up with three more antonyms and three more synonyms for faithful.
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Today's GCSE maths question is Probability level 8.
A ball is dropped down a maze, calculate the probability of winning £2. Solution in comments
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An image of gargoyles on the side of an old building and the following text: Word of the Week: grotesque Class: adjective Definition: unnatural and unpleasant in a bizarre or frightening way. Synonyms: absurd, eerie, ridiculous. Antonyms: ordinary, normal. In use: The medieval building was covered with grotesque gargoyle figures. Challenge: Write a paragraph about something grotesque.

Our #WordOfTheWeek is grotesque. Something unnatural and unpleasant in a bizarre or frightening way. The challenge this week is to write a paragraph about something grotesque.
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BOFAmaths logo. A graph with a mirror line marked at x=3 To the left of the mirror line is half an arrow shape with the following points: Top is marked at 3,5 Bottom is marked at 3,1 Point X is marked at 1,3 Point Y is marked at 2,3 Point Z is marked at 2,1 The question follows: The shape is reflected in the mirror line. What are the coordinates of the reflection of Point X ?

Today we have a Level 3 Geometry GCSE Maths question.
The shape is reflected in the mirror line. What are the coordinates of the reflection of Point X ?
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An image of a cat in a multi coloured knitted hoodie. The following wording is included. Word of the week: ridiculous. Class: adjective. Definition: silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at. Synonyms: absurd, bizarre, crazy. Antonyms: believable, serious, sensible. In use: Phoebe’s cat looked ridiculous in the jumper she had knitted for it. Challenge: Write a paragraph describing something ridiculous.

Our #WordOfTheWeek is ridiculous – silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at. This week’s challenge is to write a paragraph describing something ridiculous. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Image of a BOFAmaths question. Given that 360 = 2ˣ x 3ʸ x 5 , find the value of x and y.

This week's GCSE Maths question is a Level 5 Algebra question. Given that 360 = 2ˣ x 3ʸ x 5 , find the value of x and y.
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An image of a young boy in bed having a bedtime story read by his father. The following wording is included. Word of the week: circumvent. Class: verb. Definition: to avoid something in a clever or dishonest way. Synonyms: bypass, deceive, evade. Antonyms: confront, allow. In use: Jack tried to circumvent bedtime by asking for another story, then for a glass of water. Challenge: Write a sentence containing the word circumvent.

This week’s #WordOfTheWeek is circumvent – to avoid something in a clever or dishonest way. This week’s challenge is to write a sentence containing the word circumvent. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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BOFAmaths logo. A number line from -10 on the left to 0 in the middle to 10 on the right. There are 9 marks between -10 and 0 and 9 marks between 0 and 10. There are 7 numbers marked on the line in the following positions: 1 mark left of -10 2 marks right of -10 4 marks right of -10 5 marks right of -10 8 marks right of -10 2 marks right of 0 4 marks right of 0. There are 7 boxes to put the numbers in from left to right each separated by >. Which number goes in the first box?

This week we have a Level 2 Number question. Look at the number line and put the numbers in order in the boxes. Which number goes in the first box?
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An image of a pop singer and the following text: Word of the week: idol. Class: noun. Definition: someone who is admired and well respected, or a religious object to which worship is directed. Synonyms: hero, role model, deity, god. Antonyms: nobody, devil. In use: Ava discussed with her Mum whether Taylor Swift or Madonna is the greatest pop idol. Challenge: Write a paragraph about who your idol is and why. It might be a sporting idol, a pop idol, or someone who is not famous.

Our #WordOfTheWeek is idol– someone who is admired and well respected, or a religious object to which worship is directed. This week's challenge is to write a paragraph about who your idol is and why. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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BOFAmaths logo Ratio, proportion ad rates of change Level 5, Test 1, question1. Convert 2000km² to mm². Leave your answer in standard form.

This week's GCSE Maths question is a Level 5 Ratio and proportion question. Convert 2000km² to mm². Leave your answer in standard form.
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An image of a camera crew filming lions in the wild and the following text: Clas: verb. Definition: to involve yourself in other people's matters without being asked or needed. Synonyms: intrude, meddle. Antonyms: assist, facilitate. In use: The television production team were careful not to interfere with the wildlife they were filming. Challenge: Write a short story about a boy who interferes in a situation of your choosing.

Our #WordOfTheWeek is interfere – to involve yourself in other people’s matters without being asked or needed. Your challenge is to write a short story about a boy who interferes in a situation of your choosing. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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w= weight in kg 0<w<=5 frequency 12 5<w<=10 frequency 19 10<w<=15 frequency 10 15<w<=20 frequency 16 20<w<=25 frequency 19 The information above gives the weight of the luggage for passengers on one plane. Calculate an estimate for the mean weight of luggage on the plane. Give your answer to 1 decimal place.

Looking for a GCSE maths revision resource? Check out BOFAmaths. We've a Level 4 stats question for you to try in the image. Calculate the mean weight of luggage on the plane to 1 dp.
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The diagram shows a rectangular based pyramid. The rectangular face lies in the x-y plane. The height of the pyramid is 12 units. A cone has a radius equal to its height. The cone has the same volume as the pyramid. Find the radius of the cone. Three points of the base of the pyramid have the following co-ordinates: A = (8,3,0) B = (8,11,0) C = (2,11,0)

This week's GCSE maths question is a challenging Level 9 Geometry question. Find the radius of the cone that has the same volume as the pyramid in the image.
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An image of a magician and the following text: Word of the week: conceal Class: verb Definition: to prevent something from being seen or known about. Synonyms: hide, disguise, cover up Antonyms: reveal, uncover In use: The magician’s flowing cape helped conceal the trapdoor mechanism beneath the stage, allowing objects to vanish. Challenge: Can you think of two more synonyms and antonyms for conceal.

Our #WordOfTheWeek is conceal - to prevent something from being seen or known about. Can you think of two more synonyms and antonyms for drought.
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A BOFAmaths logo and a table displaying the powers of 2.

This week we have a Level 3 Algebra question for you. Use the table in the image to find the value of 2¹⁰ x 2⁴.
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An image of an actor with an award and the following text. Word of the Week: quaver Class: verb Definition: to shake or tremble with fear, or to falter in speech. Synonyms: tremble, shake, quiver Antonyms: calm, still, steady In use: The award winners voice quavered as he thanked his family during his acceptance speech. Challenge: Can you think back to a time when your voice has quavered.

Our #WordOfTheWeek is quaver - to shake or tremble with fear, or to falter in speech. Can you think back to a time when your voice has quavered?
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An image of an elf with Father Christmas on a sleigh in the background. Word of the Week: elf Class: noun Definition: an imaginary character in folk tales often small with pointy ears. Synonyms: fairy, pixie, leprechaun Antonyms: giant In use: The elf reported to Father Christmas that all toys had been assembled, wrapped and packed onto the sleigh. Challenge: Write a short story with an elf as the main character.

It's Christmas week so our #WordOfTheWeek is elf. A character in folk tales often small with pointy ears. The challenge this week is to write a short story with an elf as the main character.
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The BOFAmaths logo. An image of some weighing scales marked with 30 measurements in 3kg. The scale is pointing to the 4th mark. The following text is included: Billy is following a recipe. He measures out an amount, shown in the picture. He needs 900 g. How many more grams of the ingredient does he need to add? Give your answer in kg.

This week’s GCSE Maths question is a Level 3 Ratio question for all the bakers out there. How much more of the ingredient does Billy require? To try more questions visit tinyurl.com/BOFAmaths #GCSEMaths #MathsRevision #GCSERevision #Maths #MathSky 🧮

An image of a Christmas jumper with the following text: Word of the Week: Seasonal Class: adjective. Definition: something which is available or happens at a particular time of the year. Synonyms: periodic, recurring, repetitive. Antonyms: constant, frequent, regular. In use: Christmas jumpers are a seasonal clothing item worn in December to celebrate Christmas. Challenge: What other seasonal items can you think of?

Our #WordOfTheWeek is seasonal - something which is available or happens at a particular time of the year. How many seasonal items can you think of?
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1/2 It's GCSE mocks season so we're restarting our series of BOFAmaths questions with a Level 8 Stats Q. Try more questions at tinyurl.com/BOFAmaths #GCSEMaths #MathsRevision #GCSERevision #Maths 🧮

An image of two people building a wardrobe with the following text: Word of the week: perplexed. Class: adjective. Definition: confused or puzzled because something is difficult to understand. Synonyms: bewildered, puzzled. Antonyms: certain, sure. In use: Lewis was perplexed by the instructions to build his new wardrobe. Challenge: Write a sentence about something that has perplexed you.

Our #WordOfTheWeek is perplexed – confused or puzzled because something is difficult to understand. This week's challenge is to write a sentence about something that has perplexed you. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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A picture of a boy having a book signed by an author and the following text. Word of the week: opportunity. Class: noun. Definition: a situation that makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do. Synonyms: event, fortuity, occasion. Antonyms: closure, misfortune. In use: Hamza was excited to have the opportunity to meet his favourite author at the book signing at his local bookshop. Challenge: Write a paragraph about an exciting opportunity you have been grateful to have.

Our #WordOfTheWeek is opportunity – a situation that makes it possible to do something that you want or have to do. Your challenge is to write a paragraph about an exciting opportunity you have been grateful for. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com. #11Plus #ElevenPlus #ISEB #ISEBPrep

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An image of a girl in a messy room with books and papers all over the desk and floor. The following wording is included. Word of the week: desperate. Class: adjective. Definition: having extreme need, or without hope. Synonyms: dire, critical, despondent. Antonyms: trivial, hopeful. In use: Sophia was desperate to find her passport before her holiday. Challenge: Can you come up with three more synonyms for desperate?

Our #WordOfTheWeek is desperate – having extreme need, or without hope. This week’s challenge is to come up with three more synonyms for desperate. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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BOFAmaths logo - Probability Level 4 Test 1 Question 4. An image of a bag next to 9 red counters and 1 blue counter. The text says: Jennifer has a bag that contains 10 counters. 9 of the counters are red and 1 of the counters is blue. Jennifer picks from the bag at random. Choose the most appropriate word(s) to describe the following event. The counter she picks will be blue. Select and option from the following: Impossible, very unlikely, very likely, even chance, certain.

BOFAmaths is a great GCSE maths revision resource. We test your knowledge with short tests, explain any misconceptions and follow up with similar questions to cement understanding. Find more questions at tinyurl.com/BOFAmaths
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