Math MOCK EXAM

Topic 5 Notes
1 Sl 5.1: Limits
2 Limits
3 Introduction to the concept of a limit.
4 Informal understanding of continuity and differentiability of a function at a point.
Understanding of limits (convergence and divergence). Definition of derivative
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from first principles f ′(x) = lim h → 0 f(x + h) − f(x) h .
6 L’Hopital
The evaluation of limits of the form lim x → a f(x) g(x) and lim x → ∞ f(x) g(x)
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using l’Hôpital’s rule or the Maclaurin series.
8 Repeated use of l’Hôpital’s rule.
9 SL 5.2: Derivatives
10 Introduction to Derivatives
11 Derivative interpreted as gradient function and as rate of change.
Increasing and decreasing functions. Graphical interpretation of f ′(x) > 0, f ′(x) =
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0, f ′(x) < 0.
13 Tangents and normals at a given point, and their equations
Derivative of f(x) = axn is f ′(x) = anxn − 1 , n ∈ ℤ The derivative of functions
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of the form f(x) = axn + bxn − 1 . . . . where all exponents are integers.
15 Advanced Derivatives
Derivative of x n (n ∈ ℚ), sinx, cosx, e x and lnx. Differentiation of a sum and a
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multiple of these functions.
17 The chain rule for composite functions. The product and quotient rules.
The second derivative. Graphical behaviour of functions, including the
18 relationship between the graphs of f , f ′ and f ″. Local maximum and minimum
points. Testing for maximum and minimum.
19 Points of inflexion with zero and non-zero gradients.
20 Higher derivatives.
21 Derivatives of tanx, secx, cosecx, cotx, a x , logax, arcsinx, arccosx, arctanx.
22 Implicit Differentiation
23 Implicit differentiation. Related rates of change. Optimisation problems
Derivative of f(x) = axn is f ′(x) = anxn − 1 , n ∈ ℤ The derivative of functions
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of the form f(x) = axn + bxn − 1 + . . . where all exponents are integers.
25 Implicit differentiation. Related rates of change.
26 SL 5.3: Differentiation
27 First order differentials
28 Variables separable.
First order differential equations. Numerical solution of dy dx = f(x, y) using
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Euler’s method.
30 Homogeneous differentials
31 Homogeneous differential equation dy dx = f( y x ) using the substitution y = vx.
32 Solution of y′ + P(x)y = Q(x), using the integrating factor.
33 SL 5.4: Integration
34 Introduction to Integration
Introduction to integration as anti-differentiation of functions of the form f(x) =
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axn + bxn − 1 + ...., where n ∈ ℤ, n ≠ − 1
36 Anti-differentiation with a boundary condition to determine the constant term.
37 Advanced integrals
38 Indefinite integral of x n (n ∈ ℚ), sinx, cosx, 1 x and e x
39 The composites of any of these with the linear function ax + b.
40 Definite Integrals
41 Definite integrals, including analytical approach.
 Definite integrals using technology. Area of a region enclosed by a curve y = f(x)
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and the x -axis, where f(x) > 0
43 SL 5.5: Further Integration
44 Optimization
45 Optimization
46 Integration by Substitution
Integration by inspection (reverse chain rule) or by substitution for expressions of
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the form: ∫ kg′(x)f(g(x))dx
48 Integration by substitution.
49 Integration by Parts
50 Integration by parts.
51 Repeated integration by parts
52 Integration of two functions
Areas of a region enclosed by a curve y = f(x) and the x-axis, where f(x) can be
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positive or negative, without the use of technology. Areas between curves.
Area of the region enclosed by a curve and the y axis in a given interval.
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Volumes of revolution about the x-axis or y-axis.
Indefinite integrals of the derivatives of any of the above functions. The
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composites of any of these with a linear function.

56 SL 5.6: Kinematics
57 Kinematics Problems
Kinematic problems involving displacement s, velocity v, acceleration a and total
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distance travelled.

59 SL 5.7: Maclaurin Series

60 Maclaurin Series
Maclaurin series to obtain expansions for e x , sinx, cosx, ln(1 + x), (1 + x) p , p
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∈ ℚ.
Use of simple substitution, products, integration and differentiation to obtain
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other series.
63 Maclaurin series developed from differential equations.