GCSE Additional Mathematics Information Seminar December 2007

Agenda  Welcome and introductions  Facts and Figures  Advice for candidates  Reports on Paper 1 Paper 2  Questions and Answers

Facts and Figures  Specification has been examined since 2004  Stable entry – around 3500 candidates  Available in current form for last examination in 2011  CCEA is committed to having an equivalent specification as long as demand exists

Advice for Candidates 1 Advice is given in the micro-site Chief examiner’s reports are also available in the micro-site In general: Method; Accuracy; Timing; Formulae; Cancelled work;

Advice for Candidates 2  Notation;  Calculators;  Layout of answers;  Linked questions;  Sketches;  Given results.

Paper 1  Trigonometry  Trigonometric graphs;  Trigonometric equations;  Long trigonometric questions.

Paper 1 (continued)  Calculus  Differentiation and Integration;  Application of Differentiation;  Turning Points and Curve Sketching.  Cubic Equations  These will always have the unknown as a common factor.

Paper 1 (continued)  Matrices  Make sure the matrix method is set up properly;  Don’t forget the determinant;  Make sure the order of multiplication is correct;  Write the solutions explicitly.

Paper 1 (continued)  Fractional Algebra Equations  Show a clear proof by expanding brackets and simplifying explicitly;  Use the given expression to solve the equation.  Simultaneous Linear Equations

Paper 1 (continued)  Short Logarithmic Questions  Exponential Equations  Meaning of Logarithms

Paper 1 (continued)  Logarithmic Graphs  State clearly the logarithmic equation;  Give values for logarithms to 3 places of decimals;  Use these values to calculate unknowns;  Use algebra to find unknowns;  Check that answers fit the given data;  State the mathematical assumption if asked.

Paper 2  Mechanics  Diagrams;  Vectors;  Forces;  Friction;  Laws of motion.

Paper 2  Statistics  Histograms;  Probability;  Time Series;  Bivariate Analysis.

Any Questions?  Contacts at CCEA:  Terry Stewart   Catriona Skelton 