MECHANICS P4 (9709)

Greetings Students and welcome to the

CambriLearn Mechanics Course

Overview of the course and aims of the subject

The syllabus content for Mechanics (9709) includes forces and equilibrium, kinematics of
motion in a straight line, momentum, Newton’s laws of motion, energy, work & power.

Each Chapter is broken down into several sections, with each section covering a single topic.
Topics are introduced through explanations and step-by-step worked examples. Worked
examples may include the following:

• Problem-solving questions – will assist the learner to develop the ability to analyse
problems, recognise how to represent information in different mathematical
situations, identify and interpret relevant information and how to select appropriate
problem solving methods.

• Modelling questions – provides the learner with mathematical modelling skills that
can be applied to real life situations.

• Communication and proof questions – encourages the learner to enhance their

fluency in the application of Mathematics Mechanics to give them the skills to
communicate their answers in a clear, logical manner, allowing them to justify their
end result.

This course is suitable for students writing Paper 4 Mechanics 9709 for 2020-2025

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The course is designed to be completed over 34 weeks are as follows:

Week Lesson Titles

1 Language of Motion
2 Speed and Velocity
3 Acceleration
4 Distance and Displacement
5 Using Mathematical models
6 Calculations using constant acceleration
7 Further formulas for constant acceleration
8 Force
9 Other laws of motion
10 Motion of connected particles
11 A model for air resistance
12 Newton’s Second Law along a line
13 Newton's second law and connected objects
14 Addition of vectors
15 Vectors and its components
16 Add vectors and its components
17 Solving vectors
18 Resultant forces
19 Equilibrium of forces
20 Forces in two dimensions
21 Motion and differentiation
22 Differentiation of velocity
23 Differentiating area
24 Integration of acceleration
25 Integration and constant acceleration
26 Calculating friction
27 Friction models
28 Differences between energy and momentum
29 Principles of mechanical energy and work
30 Potential Energy
31 Kinetic Energy
32 Calculations for power
33 Momentum in a straight line
34 Law of conservation of momentum

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Stationery
Pencils, pens, paper and calculator.

Use of an electronic calculator is required in your exam. Algebraic or graphical

calculators are not permitted, you can be failed for having the wrong type of
calculator! If you are unsure whether yours is allowed, please ask now!

The recommended calculator for this course is a Casio fx-82ZA PLUS

Textbook

Cambridge International AS & A Level

Mathematics Mechanics Author: Sophie
Goldie
ISBN: 9781510421745
Published: 2018

Teaching approach used in this course

The teaching approach will be a blend of covering the theory of key concepts underpinning
the course and worked examples of how to approach problem solving and highlighting
problem areas for students.

Assignments

There will be a total of 5 assignments. An assignment may cover more than one module of
the course. Assignments may vary between 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the length of
the modules.

Assignments form a critical part of the learning process. The feedback that you receive
helps you to improve your understanding of the question and answer process, and
therefore to perform better on the next assignment.

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Each assignment must be marked, and feedback received before the next assignment is
attempted.

Bulk submissions of assignments will not be accepted; all bulk submitted assignments,
except for the first one will be deleted from the system, so that you are given the
opportunity to apply new skills to assignments after feedback on previous assignments has
been received.

Weighting of Assignments, Tests and Exams

Premium Students:
Please note that for Premium subscriptions, the Assignments, Midcourse Tests and the
Mock Exam will contribute towards your final average marks. This will be reflected on the
student’s Progress Card issued by CambriLearn. The weighting of the marks are as
follows:

WEIGHTING IN PERCENT (%)

LEVEL ASSIGNMENTS MID- MOCK
COURSE EXAMS
TESTS

AS Level 15 15 70

Standard Students:

Please note that the Standard subscription does not include the Mock Exam and only the
Assignments and Midcourse Test will contribute towards your final average marks. This
will be reflected on the student’s Progress Card issued by CambriLearn. The weighting of
the marks are as follows:

WEIGHTING IN PERCENT (%)

LEVEL ASSIGNMENTS MID- MOCK
COURSE EXAMS
TESTS

AS Level 60 40 n/a

*Please note that in IGCSE and AS/ A Level assignments and tests do not form part of the final
grade that is received from Cambridge.

*At AS level, the required pass grade is a D (50% or above)

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Exam papers

There are six examination papers in your Mathematics Course and this Mechanics (9709)
syllabus content will be assessed in Paper 4. The details of this exam is as follows:
• 1 hour and 15 Minutes
• 40% of the AS Level; 20 % for the A Level.
• Offered as part of AS or A Level.

Expectations

It is recommended that students follow the course schedule as highlighted in the outline for
Lesson 1 - 34 above. One may move ahead, but make sure that you complete all assigned
work. You are required to show all working for assignments and tests and not only final
answers.

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