MATHEMATICS

Specification Content for Edexcel MATH 4MA0

Number and Algebra

powers and roots

set language and notation
percentages
ratio and proportion
degree of accuracy
standard form
applying number

use of a calculator
quadratic equations
inequalities
sequences
function notation
graphs
calculus

trigonometry and Pythagoras

theorem
mensuration
similarity
vectors
transformation geometry

Shape, Space and Measures

angles and triangles

polygons
measures
construction
circle properties
geometrical reasoning

Handling Data

graphical representation of data

statistical measures
probability

Assessment
Students will take two 2-hour papers
each examination paper will carry a maximum of 100 marks
calculators may be used on both papers
formulae sheets will be provided
Each paper will have these approximate weightings for each assessment objective:
Assessment objective

% Weighting

Number and Algebra

55 60

Shape, space and measures

25 30

Handling data

15 - 20

Exam dates:

10 Jan 2014 3H
15 Jan 2014 4H
Subject Teacher : ema Alnar