Quadratics, simultaneous equations, nature of roots, inequalities. Always in Paper 1.
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Calculus
First principles, rules of differentiation, cubic graphs, optimisation, rate of change.
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Number Patterns & Finance
Arithmetic and geometric sequences, compound interest, present and future value annuities.
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Trigonometry
Compound and double angles, general solutions, 2D and 3D applications. Paper 2.
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Analytical Geometry
Equation of a circle, tangent lines, perpendicular bisectors, distance and midpoint.
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Statistics
Regression lines, correlation coefficients, normal distribution, standard deviation.
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