Direct and Inverse Proportion Explained for IGCSE and GCSE Maths

#SaveMyExams #GCSEMaths #IGCSEMaths Direct and inverse proportion questions are some of the most common problem-solving topics in GCSE and IGCSE Maths — and once you know the right approach, they become much easier to tackle. In this video, we explain direct and inverse proportion step by step, including how to recognise each type of question and solve them confidently in exams. What You'll Learn: ✅ Formulas for direct and inverse proportion. ✅ Step by step examples, including square roots and cubes. ✅ How to solve proportion problems to get full marks. Examples in This Video: 🔹 Y = k * √X. 🔹 V = k / R³. After Watching This Video You Will Be Able To: ✅ Identify and solve direct and inverse proportion questions. ✅ Use proportionality constants to form and rearrange equations. ✅ Tackle exam questions involving proportion. 🤔 Top Tips To Remember: 🤔 Direct proportion: a = k * b. 🤔 Inverse proportion: a = k / b. 🤔 Always check units! Whether you’re preparing for mocks, homework, end-of-topic tests or final exams, this video will help you improve your Maths problem-solving skills and gain confidence with proportion questions. Explore GCSE Maths revision resources from Save My Exams: https://www.savemyexams.com/gcse/maths/ Explore IGCSE Maths revision resources from Save My Exams: https://www.savemyexams.com/igcse/maths/ Time Stamps: 0:00 Direct & Inverse Proportion Explained - two variables 0:28 Worked Example 1: Square root of X 3:00 Worked Example 2: V is inversely proportional to the cube of r 🌟 Videos to watch next:: ▶ Watch more FREE GCSE & IGCSE maths resources:    • GCSE & IGCSE Maths Revision | Save My Exams   📱 Connect with Us: ▶ TikTok:   / savemyexams   ▶ X/Twitter:   / savemyexams   ▶ Instagram:   / savemyexams   ▶ Facebook:   / savemyexamsuk   ABOUT SAVE MY EXAMS: Save My Exams is an online revision platform that helps IGCSE, GCSE, A Level, IB and AP students prepare for their exams. Students gain access to resources written by real teachers and examiners, precisely matched to exam specifications. On average, students improve by 2.6 grades using Save My Exams. Teachers can find ready-to-use classroom materials, and create custom tests to monitor student progress. They save 4 hours and 51 minutes per week, according to a 2025 Save My Exams survey. If this video helped, hit subscribe for more GCSE and IGCSE Maths revision videos, and leave a comment to let us know what topics you'd like us to cover next. #DirectProportion #InverseProportion #MathsRevision