{"product_id":"ib-myp-year-9-maths-surds-criterion-a-higher-level-practice-workbook","title":"IB MYP Year 9 Maths Surds – Criterion A Higher Level Practice Workbook","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cat4-spatial-wrapper\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch1\u003eIB MYP Year 9 Maths Surds – Criterion A Higher Level Practice Workbook\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-subtitle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIB MYP MYP 3 • Criterion A: Knowing \u0026amp; Understanding • Higher Level • 82 Marks • 75 Minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"instant-download-box\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003e📘 Digital Maths Practice Workbook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBuild confidence with surds through structured revision, worked examples, familiar practice and challenging Level 7–8 problems designed around \u003cstrong\u003eIB MYP Mathematics Criterion A\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eLearn Surds. Understand the Methods. Then Challenge Yourself.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eSurds can begin with simple skills such as simplifying square roots, but higher-level mathematics requires students to understand \u003cstrong\u003ewhich method to use, apply it accurately and solve unfamiliar problems\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eIB MYP Year 9 Maths Surds Criterion A Practice Workbook\u003c\/strong\u003e has been designed to develop exactly those skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eCreated for \u003cstrong\u003eIB MYP Year 9 \/ MYP 3 Higher Level Mathematics\u003c\/strong\u003e, the workbook combines Criterion A guidance, a complete surds revision toolkit, worked examples, differentiated practice and challenging unfamiliar problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eStudents progress from familiar surd techniques towards more demanding applications involving \u003cstrong\u003erationalising denominators, surd equations, nested surds, geometry and indices\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"love-grid\"\u003e\n\n \n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e🎯 Criterion A Focus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePractise \u003cstrong\u003eKnowing \u0026amp; Understanding\u003c\/strong\u003e through familiar and unfamiliar mathematical situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e📈 Levels 3–8\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eProgress from foundational practice to challenging \u003cstrong\u003eLevel 7–8\u003c\/strong\u003e surd problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e🧠 Higher-Level Thinking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDevelop the ability to recognise and select an appropriate mathematical method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e✏️ 82 Marks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eComplete \u003cstrong\u003e82 marks\u003c\/strong\u003e of structured surds practice across two sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eCreated Specifically Around IB MYP Criterion A\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis workbook does not simply place the words \u003cstrong\u003e“Criterion A”\u003c\/strong\u003e on the cover. Criterion A is built into the structure of the resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eStudents are introduced to the three key strands of Knowing \u0026amp; Understanding:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSelect appropriate mathematics when solving problems in familiar and unfamiliar situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eApply the selected mathematics successfully when solving problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSolve problems correctly in a variety of contexts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe workbook then shows students what increasing levels of mathematical sophistication can look like specifically when working with surds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eUnderstand the Difference Between Familiar and Unfamiliar Problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eA major feature of this workbook is the progression from routine mathematical skills to unfamiliar problem-solving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"highlight-grid\"\u003e\n\n \n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eSection 1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamiliar Problems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLevels 3–6\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e42 marks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBuild fluency with the core surd techniques students are expected to know and apply accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eSection 2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfamiliar \u0026amp; Challenging Problems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLevels 5–8\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40 marks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eStudents must decide which mathematical method is appropriate rather than simply following a familiar pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal: 82 marks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis structure helps students identify whether their difficulty comes from basic technique, multi-step application or selecting a method for an unfamiliar problem. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's Inside the Surds Workbook?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"topics-grid\"\u003e\n\n \n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e1. Criterion A Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUnderstand what \u003cstrong\u003eKnowing \u0026amp; Understanding\u003c\/strong\u003e means and how mathematical work develops across MYP achievement levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e2. Surds Toolkit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eReview the essential rules and techniques needed to work confidently with surds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e3. Worked Examples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eStudy higher-level examples showing how to select, apply and check an appropriate method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e4. Familiar Practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eStrengthen core skills through structured Levels 3–6 questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e5. Unfamiliar Challenges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eApply surd knowledge to challenging Level 7–8 problems where the method is not immediately obvious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e6. Self-Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUse the final revision checklist to identify skills that need further practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eComplete Surds Revision Toolkit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe workbook includes a dedicated reference section covering the key techniques students need for Year 9 surds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSimplifying surds using the largest square factor\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdding and subtracting like surds\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMultiplying surds\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDividing surds\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWorking with coefficients and surds\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSquares of surds\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRationalising single-term denominators\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUsing conjugate pairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRationalising binomial denominators\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWorking with perfect-square expressions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConnecting surds with index notation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe resource also emphasises fully simplifying a surd by looking for the \u003cstrong\u003elargest square factor\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than stopping after a partial simplification. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eMaster the Core Surd Skills\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eSimplifying Surds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eStudents practise reducing irrational roots into their simplest exact form and learn to continue simplifying until no square factor remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eAdding, Subtracting, Multiplying \u0026amp; Dividing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eStudents develop fluency with operations involving surds, coefficients and powers, while learning to simplify expressions completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eExpanding Brackets with Surds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe workbook progresses into algebraic manipulation involving single brackets, double brackets and more advanced expressions involving surds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eRationalising Denominators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eStudents learn how to rationalise denominators involving:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e√a\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ea ± √b\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e√a ± √b\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBinomial denominators\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMore challenging multi-term denominators\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe workbook explains the role of \u003cstrong\u003econjugates\u003c\/strong\u003e and why the technique removes the surd from the denominator. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWorked Examples for Higher-Level Thinking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe workbook includes \u003cstrong\u003eLevel 7–8 worked examples\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to model the thinking expected in Criterion A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eStudents are encouraged to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"skills-grid\"\u003e\n\n \n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eSelect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIdentify which mathematical method is appropriate for the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eApply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eCarry out the mathematical process accurately and systematically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eCheck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUse estimation or another method to check whether the exact answer is reasonable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eExamples include rationalising a binomial denominator using its conjugate and solving an equation involving a surd coefficient. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eChallenge Yourself with Level 7–8 Surds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe second section moves beyond typical textbook-style exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eStudents are told that these problems are \u003cstrong\u003eunfamiliar and challenging\u003c\/strong\u003e and must determine the method themselves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eChallenge problems include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eShowing that a complicated surd expression is an integer\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUsing reciprocal relationships involving surds\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSolving equations with surd coefficients\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSimplifying nested surds\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRationalising more challenging denominators\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eApplying surds to geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComparing surds without a calculator\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConnecting surds with indices\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eNested Surds – Higher-Level Challenge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe workbook goes beyond routine surd manipulation with problems involving expressions such as \u003cstrong\u003e√(p + q√r)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eStudents investigate how perfect-square structures can be used to simplify nested radicals and must recognise the underlying algebraic relationship rather than simply apply a memorised rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis helps develop the transition from \u003cstrong\u003eknowing a technique\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003erecognising when that technique is useful\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eSurds Applied to Geometry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eSurds are also connected to geometry through an unfamiliar right-angled triangle problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe shorter sides are given as \u003cstrong\u003e(2 + √3) cm\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e(2 − √3) cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, requiring students to determine an exact hypotenuse and show that the area is exactly \u003cstrong\u003e½ cm²\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent example of applying surd knowledge in a context where the question is not simply labelled as a surd exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eSurds and Indices\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe workbook also connects surds with index notation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eStudents practise moving between surd and index forms and apply this relationship to exact calculations and equations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe higher-level section includes problems involving powers of 2 and 3, exponential equations and exact evaluation of expressions containing roots. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eSelf-Assessment \u0026amp; Revision Checklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe workbook finishes with a dedicated checklist so students can identify which skills they have mastered and which areas need further revision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eStudents can check whether they can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSimplify any surd using the largest square factor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCollect like surds after simplifying them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMultiply and divide surds, including coefficients and powers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExpand brackets containing surds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRationalise different types of denominators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRationalise a three-term denominator in two steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSolve linear equations involving surd coefficients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSimplify nested surds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConvert between surd form and index form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCheck exact answers using a decimal estimate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis creates a practical revision cycle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn → Practise → Assess → Identify Gaps → Revise → Reattempt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWho Is This Workbook For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"who-grid\"\u003e\n\n \n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eIB MYP Year 9 \/ MYP 3 Students\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for students studying Year 9 Higher Level Mathematics within the IB MYP framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eStudents Preparing for Criterion A\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUseful for practising Knowing \u0026amp; Understanding through both familiar and unfamiliar mathematical situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eStudents Targeting Levels 7–8\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIncludes challenging problems requiring students to select and apply methods independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eParents \u0026amp; Tutors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA structured resource combining explanation, examples, practice and self-assessment in one workbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWorkbook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003ctable class=\"custom-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eCurriculum\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eIB MYP Mathematics\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eYear Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eYear 9 \/ MYP 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eLevel\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eHigher Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eCriterion\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eA – Knowing \u0026amp; Understanding\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eUnit\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eGame Graphics — Indices, Roots \u0026amp; Surds\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eSubject Area\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eNumber \/ Algebra\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eTotal Marks\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e82\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eSuggested Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e75 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eCalculator\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eNo calculator unless instructed otherwise\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eDigital PDF Workbook\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"included-grid\"\u003e\n\n \n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e✓ Criterion A Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eStudent-friendly explanation of Knowing \u0026amp; Understanding and the progression towards higher achievement levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e✓ Surds Toolkit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eEssential rules, formulae and techniques for Year 9 surds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e✓ Worked Examples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eHigher-level examples demonstrating method selection, application and checking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e✓ 82 Marks of Practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFamiliar and unfamiliar questions covering Levels 3–8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e✓ Level 7–8 Challenges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNested surds, equations, rationalisation, geometry and indices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e✓ Self-Assessment Checklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA practical revision tool for identifying strengths and areas for improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis resource is designed for \u003cstrong\u003eIB MYP Mathematics Year 9 \/ MYP 3\u003c\/strong\u003e and focuses specifically on \u003cstrong\u003eCriterion A: Knowing \u0026amp; Understanding\u003c\/strong\u003e. The student-friendly Criterion A descriptions are paraphrased within the workbook; teachers should use the official IB MYP descriptors when making formal achievement judgements. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003epractice and revision workbook\u003c\/strong\u003e, not an official IB assessment paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mfaq-list\"\u003e\n\n \n\u003cdiv class=\"mfaq-item\"\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"mfaq-btn\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"mfaq-q-text\"\u003eWhat is IB MYP Mathematics Criterion A?\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"mfaq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mfaq-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mfaq-answer\"\u003e\n      Criterion A is \u003cstrong\u003eKnowing \u0026amp; Understanding\u003c\/strong\u003e. It focuses on selecting appropriate mathematics, applying it successfully and solving problems correctly in familiar and unfamiliar situations.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mfaq-item\"\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"mfaq-btn\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"mfaq-q-text\"\u003eWhat year level is this surds workbook for?\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"mfaq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mfaq-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mfaq-answer\"\u003e\n      This workbook is designed for \u003cstrong\u003eIB MYP Year 9 \/ MYP 3 Higher Level Mathematics\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mfaq-item\"\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"mfaq-btn\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"mfaq-q-text\"\u003eDoes this workbook include Level 7–8 questions?\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"mfaq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mfaq-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mfaq-answer\"\u003e\n      Yes. Section 2 contains unfamiliar and challenging problems targeting Levels 5–8, including several dedicated Level 7–8 problems involving nested surds, equations, rationalisation, geometry and indices.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mfaq-item\"\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"mfaq-btn\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"mfaq-q-text\"\u003eWhat surd topics are covered?\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"mfaq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mfaq-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mfaq-answer\"\u003e\n      Topics include simplifying surds, adding and subtracting surds, multiplication and division, expanding brackets, rationalising denominators, surd equations, nested surds, geometry applications and connections between surds and index form.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mfaq-item\"\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"mfaq-btn\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"mfaq-q-text\"\u003eAre worked examples included?\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"mfaq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mfaq-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mfaq-answer\"\u003e\n      Yes. The workbook includes Level 7–8 worked examples that demonstrate how to select an appropriate method, apply it step by step and check the result.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mfaq-item\"\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"mfaq-btn\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"mfaq-q-text\"\u003eHow many marks are included?\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"mfaq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mfaq-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mfaq-answer\"\u003e\n      The workbook contains \u003cstrong\u003e82 marks\u003c\/strong\u003e: 42 marks in the familiar-problem section and 40 marks in the unfamiliar and challenging section.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mfaq-item\"\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"mfaq-btn\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"mfaq-q-text\"\u003eCan students use this workbook for independent revision?\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"mfaq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mfaq-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mfaq-answer\"\u003e\n      Yes. 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