CIE Short Syllabus
CIE Short Syllabus
CIE Short Syllabus
Mathematics D
Additional Mathematics
Content overview
All candidates will study the following topics:
1 Functions
2 Quadratic functions
3 Equations, inequalities and graphs
4 Indices and surds
5 Factors of polynomials
6 Simultaneous equations
7 Logarithmic and exponential functions
8 Straight line graphs
9 Circular measure
10 Trigonometry
11 Permutations and combinations
12 Series
13 Vectors in two dimensions
14 Differentiation and integration
The content of Cambridge O Level Mathematics is assumed as prerequisite knowledge for this qualification.
Calculators
The syllabus assumes that candidates will be in possession of a scientific calculator for both papers.
Candidates must show all necessary working; no marks will be given to unsupported answers from a calculator.
Non-exact numerical answers will be required to be given correct to three significant figures, or one decimal place
in the case of angles in degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in the question.
Mathematical notation
The list of mathematical notation that may be used in examinations for this syllabus is available on our website at
www.cambridgeinternational.org/4037
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Chemistry
Content overview
Candidates study the following topics:
1 States of matter
2 Atoms, elements and compounds
3 Stoichiometry
4 Electrochemistry
5 Chemical energetics
6 Chemical reactions
7 Acids, bases and salts
8 The Periodic Table
9 Metals
10 Chemistry of the environment
11 Organic chemistry
12 Experimental techniques and chemical analysis
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Biology
Content overview
Candidates study the following topics:
1 Cells
2 Classification
3 Movement into and out of cells
4 Biological molecules
5 Enzymes
6 Plant nutrition
7 Transport in flowering plants
8 Human nutrition
9 Human gas exchange
10 Respiration
11 Transport in humans
12 Disease and immunity
13 Excretion
14 Coordination and control
15 Coordination and response in plants
16 Development of organisms and continuity of life
17 Inheritance
18 Biotechnology and genetic modification
19 Relationships of organisms with one another and with the environment
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Physics
Content overview
Candidates study the following topics:
1 Motion, forces and energy
2 Thermal physics
3 Waves
4 Electricity and magnetism
5 Nuclear physics
6 Space physics
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