Support · Mathematics Advanced 11–12 – Year 11 · Graph transformations

Support Use the principles of translations to identify the centre, radius, domain and range of graphs of circles in the form ((x - a))² + ((y - b))² = r², where a, b and r are constants

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Use graphing applications to graph and compare functions of the form y = f(x),y = f(x) + c, y = f(x - b), y = kf(x) and y = f(ax), and describe their transformations

Stage 5 · Functions and other graphs (Path) Draft mapping

  • Interactive toolStarterEnrichment
    Desmos Graphing Calculator
    Desmos · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
    Use it for: Graph lines, parabolas and exponentials live; find intersections to solve simultaneous equations.
  • Interactive toolEnrichment
    GeoGebra Classic
    GeoGebra · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
    Use it for: Dynamic geometry and graphing for constructions and proofs.

Establish the equation of the circle with centre (a,b) and radius r, and graph equations of the form (x - a)² + (y - b)² = r²

Stage 5 · Non-linear relationships C (Path) Draft mapping

  • Interactive toolStarter
    Maths Is Fun: Equation of a circle
    Maths Is Fun · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
    Use it for: Derives x² + y² = r² from Pythagoras, with an interactive.
  • WorksheetDrill
    Kuta free worksheet: Equations of circles
    Kuta Software · PDF · Printable PDF · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Answers included, No prep, Printable
    Use it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on equations of circles; good for drill or homework.

Determine and describe the domain and range for a variety of functions

Stage 5 · Functions and other graphs (Path) Draft mapping

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