H2 Maths Notes (JC 1-2): 1.2) Graphs and Transformations

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Q: What does H2 Maths Notes (JC 1-2): 1.2) Graphs and Transformations cover?
A: Sketching workflows, asymptotes, parametric curves, and transformation chains for H2 Maths Topic 1.2.

Before you revise
Keep a doodle pad next to your graphing calculator (GC). Sketch every curve by hand even if technology can plot it-the mark scheme rewards annotations and reasoning, not just the final picture.

Status: SEAB H2 Mathematics (9758, first exam 2026) syllabus last checked 2025-11-29 (PDF last modified 2024-10-16). Topic 1.2 scope unchanged; Section A still contributes 70 marks per paper (Pure Mathematics).

Core Sketching Strategy

Intercepts: Solve $f(x) = 0$ for x-intercepts; evaluate $f(0)$ for the y-intercept.
Asymptotes: Inspect denominators for vertical asymptotes and examine end behaviour (long division) for horizontal or oblique asymptotes.
Stationary Points: Solve $f'(x) = 0$

Expression	Effect on base graph $y = f(x)$
$y = a f(x)$	Vertical stretch by $\lvert a \rvert$ and reflection if $a < 0$ .
$y = f(x) + b$	Shift up by $b$ .
$y = f(x - h)$	Shift right by $h$ .
$y = f(ax)$	Horizontal compression by $\lvert a \rvert$ .
$y = f(\lvert x \rvert)$	Mirror the right-half across the y-axis.
$y = \lvert f(x) \rvert$	Reflect sections below the x-axis upward.
$y = \tfrac{1}{f(x)}$	Reciprocal curve with vertical asymptotes where $f(x) = 0$ .

H2 Maths Notes (JC 1-2): 1.2) Graphs and Transformations

Core Sketching Strategy

Common Function Families

Transformation Toolkit

Parametric and Polar Sketches

Graphs of Inverses and Moduli

Calculator Support

Exam Watch Points

Practice Quiz

Quick Revision Checklist

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