SYLLABUS

Cambridge O Level
Additional Mathematics

4037
For examination in June and November 2016

Cambridge Secondary 2
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Contents

1. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Why choose Cambridge?
1.2 Why choose Cambridge O Level?
1.3 Why choose Cambridge O Level Additional Mathematics?
1.4 How can I find out more?

2. Teacher support.............................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Support materials
2.2 Resource lists
2.3 Training

3. Assessment at a glance ................................................................................................. 6

4. Syllabus aims and assessment objectives ..................................................................... 7

4.1 Syllabus aims
4.2 Assessment objectives

5. Syllabus content ............................................................................................................. 8

6. Mathematical notation .................................................................................................. 12

7. Resource list ................................................................................................................. 17

8. Other information ......................................................................................................... 18

Introduction

1. Introduction

1.1 Why choose Cambridge?

Recognition
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details can be found in Section 2 of this syllabus and at www.cie.org.uk/teachers

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1.2 Why choose Cambridge O Level?

Cambridge O Levels have been designed for an international audience and are sensitive to the needs of
different countries. These qualifications are designed for learners whose first language may not be English
and this is acknowledged throughout the examination process. The Cambridge O Level syllabus also allows
teaching to be placed in a localised context, making it relevant in varying regions.

Our aim is to balance knowledge, understanding and skills in our programmes and qualifications to enable
candidates to become effective learners and to provide a solid foundation for their continuing educational
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Through our professional development courses and our support materials for Cambridge O Levels, we
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Cambridge O Levels are considered to be an excellent preparation for Cambridge International

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Cambridge Pre-U, and other education programmes, such as the US Advanced Placement program
and the International Baccalaureate Diploma programme. Learn more about Cambridge O Levels at
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Guided learning hours

Cambridge O Level syllabuses are designed on the assumption that learners have about 130 guided
learning hours per subject over the duration of the course, but this is for guidance only. The number of
hours required to gain the qualification may vary according to local curricular practice and the learners’ prior
experience of the subject.

1.3 Why choose Cambridge O Level Additional Mathematics?

Cambridge O Levels are established qualifications that keep pace with educational developments and
trends. The Cambridge O Level curriculum places emphasis on broad and balanced study across a wide
range of subject areas. The curriculum is structured so that students attain both practical skills and
theoretical knowledge.

Cambridge O Level Additional Mathematics is recognised by universities and employers throughout the
world as proof of mathematical knowledge and understanding. Successful Cambridge O Level Additional
Mathematics candidates gain lifelong skills, including:
• the further development of mathematical concepts and principles
• the extension of mathematical skills and their use in more advanced techniques

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• an ability to solve problems, present solutions logically and interpret results

• a solid foundation for further study.

Students may also study for a Cambridge O Level in Mathematics and in Statistics. In addition to Cambridge
O Levels, Cambridge also offers Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS and A Levels for further
study in Mathematics as well as other maths-related subjects. See www.cie.org.uk for a full list of the
qualifications you can take.

Prior learning
We recommend that candidates who are beginning this course should be currently studying or have
previously studied Cambridge O Level or Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics.

Progression
Cambridge O Level Certificates are general qualifications that enable candidates to progress either directly
to employment, or to proceed to further qualifications.

Candidates who are awarded grades C to A* in Cambridge O Level Additional Mathematics are well
prepared to follow courses leading to Cambridge International AS and A Level Mathematics, or the
equivalent.

1.4 How can I find out more?

If you are already a Cambridge school
You can make entries for this qualification through your usual channels. If you have any questions, please
contact us at [email protected]

If you are not yet a Cambridge school

Learn about the benefits of becoming a Cambridge school at www.cie.org.uk/startcambridge. Email us at
[email protected] to find out how your organisation can register to become a Cambridge school.

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2. Teacher support

2.1 Support materials

Cambridge syllabuses, past question papers and examiner reports to cover the last examination series are
on the Syllabus and Support Materials DVD, which we send to all Cambridge schools.

You can also go to our public website at www.cie.org.uk/olevel to download current and future syllabuses
together with specimen papers or past question papers and examiner reports from one series.

For teachers at registered Cambridge schools a range of additional support materials for specific
syllabuses is available online from Teacher Support, our secure online support for Cambridge teachers.
Go to http://teachers.cie.org.uk (username and password required).

2.2 Resource lists

We work with publishers providing a range of resources for our syllabuses including textbooks, websites,
CDs, etc. Any endorsed, recommended and suggested resources are listed on both our public website and
on Teacher Support.

The resource lists can be filtered to show all resources or just those which are endorsed or recommended
by Cambridge. Resources endorsed by Cambridge go through a detailed quality assurance process and are
written to align closely with the Cambridge syllabus they support.

2.3 Training
We offer a range of support activities for teachers to ensure they have the relevant knowledge and skills to
deliver our qualifications. See www.cie.org.uk/events for further information.

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Assessment at a glance

3. Assessment at a glance

All candidates will take two written papers.

The syllabus content will be assessed by Paper 1 and Paper 2.

Paper 1 Duration Marks

10–12 questions of various lengths

2 hours 80
There will be no choice of question.

Paper 2 Duration Marks

10–12 questions of various lengths

2 hours 80
There will be no choice of question.

Calculators
The syllabus assumes that candidates will be in possession of a silent electronic calculator with scientific
functions for both papers. The General Regulations concerning the use of electronic calculators are
contained in the Cambridge Handbook.

Mathematical Instruments
Apart from the usual mathematical instruments, candidates may use flexicurves in this examination.

Mathematical Notation
Attention is drawn to the list of mathematical notation at the end of this booklet.

Availability
This syllabus is examined in the June and November examination series.

This syllabus is available to private candidates.

Detailed timetables are available from www.cie.org.uk/examsofficers

Cambridge O Levels are available to Centres in Administrative Zones 3, 4 and 5. Centres in Administrative
Zones 1, 2 or 6 wishing to enter candidates for Cambridge O Level examinations should contact Cambridge
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Combining this with other syllabuses

Candidates can combine this syllabus in an examination series with any other Cambridge syllabus, except:
• syllabuses with the same title at the same level
• 0606 Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics

Please note that Cambridge O Level, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2
Certificate syllabuses are at the same level.

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4. Syllabus aims and assessment objectives

4.1 Syllabus aims

The aims of the syllabus listed below are not in order of priority. The aims are to enable candidates to:
• consolidate and extend their elementary mathematical skills, and use these in the context of more
advanced techniques
• further develop their knowledge of mathematical concepts and principles, and use this knowledge for
problem solving
• appreciate the interconnectedness of mathematical knowledge
• acquire a suitable foundation in mathematics for further study in the subject or in mathematics related
subjects
• devise mathematical arguments and use and present them precisely and logically
• integrate information technology (IT) to enhance the mathematical experience
• develop the confidence to apply their mathematical skills and knowledge in appropriate situations
• develop creativity and perseverance in the approach to problem solving
• derive enjoyment and satisfaction from engaging in mathematical pursuits, and gain an appreciation of
the beauty, power and usefulness of mathematics.

4.2 Assessment objectives

The examination will test the ability of candidates to:
• recall and use manipulative technique
• interpret and use mathematical data, symbols and terminology
• comprehend numerical, algebraic and spatial concepts and relationships
• recognise the appropriate mathematical procedure for a given situation
• formulate problems into mathematical terms and select and apply appropriate techniques of solution.

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5. Syllabus content

Knowledge of the content of Cambridge’s Ordinary level Syllabus D (or an equivalent Syllabus) is assumed.

Cambridge O Level material which is not repeated in the syllabus below will not be tested directly but it may
be required in response to questions on other topics.

Proofs of results will not be required unless specifically mentioned in the syllabus.

Candidates will be expected to be familiar with the scientific notation for the expression of compound units,
e.g. 5 ms–1 for 5 metres per second.

Theme or topic Curriculum objectives

Candidates should be able to:

1. Set language and notation • use set language and notation, and Venn diagrams to describe
sets and represent relationships between sets as follows:
A = {x: x is a natural number}
B = {(x, y): y = mx + c}
C = {x: a x b}
D = {a, b, c, …}
• understand and use the following notation:
Union of A and B A∪B
Intersection of A and B A∩B
Number of elements in set A n(A)
“…is an element of…” ∈
“…is not an element of…” ∉
Complement of set A A’
The empty set ∅
Universal set
A is a subset of B A⊆B
A is a proper subset of B A⊂B
A is not a subset of B A⊄B
A is not a proper subset of A⊄B

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Theme or topic Curriculum objectives

2. Functions • understand the terms: function, domain, range (image set),
one-one function, inverse function and composition of
functions
• use the notation f(x) = sin x, f: x a lg x, (x > 0), f −1(x) and
f2(x) [= f(f(x))]
• understand the relationship between y = f(x) and y = f(x),
where f(x) may be linear, quadratic or trigonometric
• explain in words why a given function is a function or why it
does not have an inverse
• find the inverse of a one-one function and form composite
functions
• use sketch graphs to show the relationship between a
function and its inverse
3. Quadratic functions • find the maximum or minimum value of the quadratic function
f : x a ax 2 + bx + c by any method
• use the maximum or minimum value of f(x) to sketch the
graph or determine the range for a given domain
• know the conditions for f(x) = 0 to have:
(i) two real roots, (ii) two equal roots, (iii) no real roots
and the related conditions for a given line to
(i) intersect a given curve, (ii) be a tangent to a given curve,
(iii) not intersect a given curve
• solve quadratic equations for real roots and find the solution
set for quadratic inequalities
4. Indices and surds • perform simple operations with indices and with surds,
including rationalising the denominator
5. Factors of polynomials • know and use the remainder and factor theorems
• find factors of polynomials
• solve cubic equations
6. Simultaneous equations • solve simultaneous equations in two unknowns with at least
one linear equation
7. Logarithmic and exponential • know simple properties and graphs of the logarithmic and
functions exponential functions including ln x and e x (series expansions
are not required)
• know and use the laws of logarithms (including change of
base of logarithms)
• solve equations of the form a x = b

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Theme or topic Curriculum objectives

8. Straight line graphs • interpret the equation of a straight line graph in the form
y = mx + c
• transform given relationships, including y = ax n and y = Ab x, to
straight line form and hence determine unknown constants by
calculating the gradient or intercept of the transformed graph
• solve questions involving mid-point and length of a line
• know and use the condition for two lines to be parallel or
perpendicular
9. Circular measure • solve problems involving the arc length and sector area of a
circle, including knowledge and use of radian measure
10. Trigonometry • know the six trigonometric functions of angles of any
magnitude (sine, cosine, tangent, secant, cosecant, cotangent)
• understand amplitude and periodicity and the relationship
between graphs of, e.g. sin x and sin 2x
• draw and use the graphs of
y = a sin (bx) + c
y = a cos (bx) + c
y = a tan (bx) + c
where a and b are positive integers and c is an integer
• use the relationships
sin A = cos A =
tan A, cot A, sin2 A + cos2 A = 1,
cos A sin A
sec2 A = 1 + tan2 A, cosec2 A = 1 + cot2 A
and solve simple trigonometric equations involving the six
trigonometric functions and the above relationships (not
including general solution of trigonometric equations)
• prove simple trigonometric identities
11. Permutations and • recognise and distinguish between a permutation case and a
combinations combination case
• know and use the notation n! (with 0! = 1), and the
expressions for permutations and combinations of n items
taken r at a time
• answer simple problems on arrangement and selection
(cases with repetition of objects, or with objects arranged in
a circle or involving both permutations and combinations, are
excluded)
12. Binomial expansions • use the Binomial Theorem for expansion of (a + b)n for positive
integral n
n 
• use the general term   a n – r b r, 0 < r n
r 
(knowledge of the greatest term and properties of the
coefficients is not required)

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Theme or topic Curriculum objectives

13. Vectors in 2 dimensions a 
use vectors in any form, e.g. 
•
 b , AB , p, ai – bj
 
• know and use position vectors and unit vectors
• find the magnitude of a vector, add and subtract vectors and
multiply vectors by scalars
• compose and resolve velocities
• use relative velocity, including solving problems on
interception (but not closest approach)
14. Matrices • display information in the form of a matrix of any order and
interpret the data in a given matrix
• solve problems involving the calculation of the sum and
product (where appropriate) of two matrices and interpret the
results
• calculate the product of a scalar quantity and a matrix
• use the algebra of 2 × 2 matrices (including the zero and
identity matrix)
• calculate the determinant and inverse of a non-singular 2 × 2
matrix and solve simultaneous linear equations
15. Differentiation and integration • understand the idea of a derived function
2
dy d y  d  dy  
• use the notations f´(x), f´´(x), , , =  
dx dx
2
 dx  dx  

• use the derivatives of the standard functions
x n (for any rational n), sin x, cos x, tan x, ex, ln x, together with
constant multiples, sums and composite functions of these
• differentiate products and quotients of functions
• apply differentiation to gradients, tangents and normals,
stationary points, connected rates of change, small increments
and approximations and practical maxima and minima
problems
• discriminate between maxima and minima by any method
• understand integration as the reverse process of
differentiation
1
• integrate sums of terms in powers of x, excluding
x
• integrate functions of the form (ax + b)n (excluding n = –1),
eax + b, sin (ax + b), cos (ax + b)
• evaluate definite integrals and apply integration to the
evaluation of plane areas
• apply differentiation and integration to kinematics problems
that involve displacement, velocity and acceleration of a
particle moving in a straight line with variable or constant
acceleration, and the use of x-t and v-t graphs

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Mathematical notation

6. Mathematical notation

The list which follows summarises the notation used in the Cambridge’s Mathematics examinations.
Although primarily directed towards Advanced/HSC (Principal) level, the list also applies, where relevant, to
examinations at Cambridge O Level/S.C.

Mathematical Notation
1. Set Notation

∈ is an element of
∉ is not an element of
{x1, x2, …} the set with elements x1, x2, …
{x: …} the set of all x such that…
n( A) the number of elements in set A
∅ the empty set
universal set
A´ the complement of the set A
k the set of natural numbers, {1, 2, 3, …}
w the set of integers {0, ± 1, ± 2, ± 3, …}
+
w the set of positive integers {1, 2, 3, …}
wn the set of integers modulo n, {0, 1, 2, …, n – 1}
n the set of rational numbers
n +
the set of positive rational numbers, {x ∈ n: x > 0}
+
n 0 the set of positive rational numbers and zero, {x ∈ n: x 0}
o the set of real numbers
o +
the set of positive real numbers {x ∈ o: x > 0}
+
o 0 the set of positive real numbers and zero {x ∈ o: x 0}
n
o the real n tuples
` the set of complex numbers
⊆ is a subset of
⊂ is a proper subset of
⊈ is not a subset of
⊄ is not a proper subset of
∪ union
∩ intersection
[a, b] the closed interval {x ∈ o: a x b}
[a, b) the interval {x ∈ o: a x < b}
(a, b] the interval {x ∈ o: a < x b}
(a, b) the open interval {x ∈ o: a < x < b}
yRx y is related to x by the relation R
y∼x y is equivalent to x, in the context of some equivalence relation

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2. Miscellaneous Symbols

= is equal to
≠ is not equal to
≡ is identical to or is congruent to
≈ is approximately equal to
≅ is isomorphic to
∝ is proportional to
<; << is less than, is much less than
, is less than or equal to, is not greater than
>; >> is greater than, is much greater than
, is greater than or equal to, is not less than
∞ infinity

3. Operations

a+b a plus b
a−b a minus b
a × b, ab, a.b a multiplied by b

a
a ÷ b, , a/b a divided by b
b

a:b the ratio of a to b

n
∑ ai a1 + a2 + . . . + an
i =l

√a the positive square root of the real number a

|a| the modulus of the real number a

n! n factorial for n ∈ k (0! = 1)

n n!
  the binomial coefficient r!(n − r )! , for n, r ∈ k, 0 r n
r

n(n – 1)...(n – r + 1)
, for n ∈ n, r ∈ k
r!

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4. Functions

f function f
f (x) the value of the function f at x
f:A→B f is a function under which each element of set A has an image
in set B
f:xay the function f maps the element x to the element y
–1
f the inverse of the function f
g ° f, gf the composite function of f and g which is defined by
(g ° f )( x) or gf ( x) = g(f ( x))
lim f(x) the limit of f( x) as x tends to a
x→ a

∆ x;δ x an increment of x

dy the derivative of y with respect to x

dx
dn y the nth derivative of y with respect to x
d xn
f´( x), f ˝( x), …, f (n)( x) the first, second, …, nth derivatives of f ( x) with respect to x

∫ ydx indefinite integral of y with respect to x

b
∫ a
y dx the definite integral of y with respect to x for values of x
between a and b
∂y
the partial derivative of y with respect to x
∂x
ẋ, ẍ, … the first, second, . . . derivatives of x with respect to time

5. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

e base of natural logarithms

x
e , exp x exponential function of x
loga x logarithm to the base a of x
ln x natural logarithm of x
lg x logarithm of x to base 10

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6. Circular and Hyperbolic Functions and Relations

sin, cos, tan,

the circular functions
cosec, sec, cot
sin−1, cos−1, tan−1,
the inverse circular relations
cosec−1, sec−1, cot−1
sinh, cosh, tanh,
the hyperbolic functions
cosech, sech, coth
sinh−1, cosh−1, tanh−1,
the inverse hyperbolic relations
cosech−1, sech−1, coth−1

7. Complex Numbers

i square root of –1
z a complex number, z = x + iy
= r (cos θ + i sin θ ), r ∈ o=+0
= reiθ, r ∈ o 0+
Re z the real part of z, Re (x + iy) = x
Im z the imaginary part of z, Im (x + iy) = y
|z| the modulus of z, | x + iy | = √(x2 + y2), | r (cos θ + i sin θ ) | = r
arg z the argument of z, arg(r (cos θ + i sin θ )) = θ, − π < θ π
z* the complex conjugate of z, (x + iy)* = x − iy

8. Matrices

M a matrix M
−1
M the inverse of the square matrix M
T
M the transpose of the matrix M
det M the determinant of the square matrix M

9. Vectors

a the vector a
→
AB the vector represented in magnitude and direction by the
directed line segment AB
â a unit vector in the direction of the vector a
i, j, k unit vectors in the directions of the cartesian coordinate axes
|a| the magnitude of a
→ →
| AB | the magnitude of AB
a.b the scalar product of a and b
a×b the vector product of a and b

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10. Probability and Statistics

A, B, C etc. events
A∪B union of events A and B
A∩B intersection of the events A and B
P(A) probability of the event A
A´ complement of the event A, the event ‘not A’
P(A|B) probability of the event A given the event B
X, Y, R, etc. random variables
x, y, r, etc. values of the random variables X, Y, R, etc.
x1, x2, … observations
f1, f2, … frequencies with which the observations x1, x 2, … occur
p( x) the value of the probability function P( X = x) of the discrete
random variable X
p1, p2, … probabilities of the values x1, x2, … of the discrete random
variable X
f ( x), g( x), … the value of the probability density function of the continuous
random variable X
F(x), G(x), … the value of the (cumulative) distribution function P( X x) of
the random variable X
E(X ) expectation of the random variable X
E[g(X )] expectation of g(X )
Var(X ) variance of the random variable X
G(t) the value of the probability generating function for a random
variable which takes integer values
B(n, p) binomial distribution, parameters n and p
Po(µ) Poisson distribution, mean µ
N(µ, σ ) 2
normal distribution, mean µ and variance σ 2
µ population mean
σ 2
population variance
σ population standard deviation
x sample mean
2
s unbiased estimate of population variance from a sample,
1
∑ (x − x )
2 2
s =
n −1
φ probability density function of the standardised normal variable
with distribution N (0, 1)
Φ corresponding cumulative distribution function
ρ linear product-moment correlation coefficient for a population
r linear product-moment correlation coefficient for a sample
Cov(X, Y ) covariance of X and Y

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7. Resource list

The following titles represent some of the texts available in the UK at the time of printing this booklet.
Teachers are encouraged to choose texts for class use which they feel will be of interest to their students
and will support their own teaching style. ISBN numbers are provided wherever possible.

Author Title Date Publisher ISBN

Backhouse, J K & Essential Pure Mathematics: A 1991 Longman 0582066581
Houldsworth S P T First Course
Backhouse, J K & Pure Mathematics: A First Course 1985 Longman 0582353866
Houldsworth S P T
Bostock L & Chandler S Mathematics: Core Maths for 2000 Nelson 0748755098
Advanced Level Thornes
Bostock L & Chandler S Mathematics: Pure Mathematics 1 1978 Nelson 0859500926
Thornes
Emanuel, R Pure Mathematics 1 2001 Longman 0582405505
Harwood Clarke, L Additional Pure Mathematics 1980 Heinemann 0435511874
Talbert, J F Additional Maths Pure and Applied 1995 Longman 0582265118

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Other information

8. Other information

Equality and inclusion

Cambridge International Examinations has taken great care in the preparation of this syllabus and
assessment materials to avoid bias of any kind. To comply with the UK Equality Act (2010), Cambridge has
designed this qualification with the aim of avoiding direct and indirect discrimination.

The standard assessment arrangements may present unnecessary barriers for candidates with disabilities
or learning difficulties. Arrangements can be put in place for these candidates to enable them to access the
assessments and receive recognition of their attainment. Access arrangements will not be agreed if they
give candidates an unfair advantage over others or if they compromise the standards being assessed.

Candidates who are unable to access the assessment of any component may be eligible to receive an
award based on the parts of the assessment they have taken.

Information on access arrangements is found in the Cambridge Handbook which can be downloaded from
the website www.cie.org.uk/examsofficer

Language
This syllabus and the associated assessment materials are available in English only.

Grading and reporting

Cambridge O Level results are shown by one of the grades A*, A, B, C, D or E, indicating the standard
achieved, A* being the highest and E the lowest. ‘Ungraded’ indicates that the candidate’s performance fell
short of the standard required for grade E. ‘Ungraded’ will be reported on the statement of results but not
on the certificate. The letters Q (result pending), X (no results) and Y (to be issued) may also appear on the
statement of results but not on the certificate.

Entry codes
To maintain the security of our examinations, we produce question papers for different areas of the world,
known as ‘administrative zones’. Where the component entry code has two digits, the first digit is the
component number given in the syllabus. The second digit is the location code, specific to an administrative
zone. Information about entry codes can be found in the Cambridge Guide to Making Entries.

18 Cambridge O Level Additional Mathematics 4037. Syllabus for examination in 2016.

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