Edexcel A-level Mathematics

Year 2
Scheme of Work

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 Scheme of Work
Edexcel A-level Mathematics Year 2
This course covers the requirements of the second year of the Edexcel A-level Mathematics specification. This scheme of work is designed to accompany
the use of Collins’ Edexcel A-level Mathematics Year 2 Student Book, and references to sections in that book are given for each lesson.

The scheme of work follows the order of the Student Book, which broadly corresponds to the Edexcel 2017 specification order: this is not a suggested
teaching order but is designed for flexible planning. Each chapter from the Student Book is divided into one-hour lessons. We have assumed that
approximately 120 one-hour lessons are taught during the year, however lessons can be combined as you choose depending on your timetabling and
preferred teaching order, and we have left some free time for additional linking, problem-solving or investigation work and assessments. We have
suggested at the start of each chapter which chapters it would be beneficial to have already covered, to get the most out of the materials. In addition, we
have brought out links and cross-references between different topics in column 4 to assist you with planning your own route through the course and
making synoptic connections between topics for students.

 Chapters 1 – 11 cover the pure mathematics content that is tested on A-level papers 1 & 2.
 Chapters 12 – 14 cover the statistics content that is tested on A-level paper 3.
 Chapters 15 – 17 cover the mechanics content that is tested on A-level paper 3.

Each lesson is matched to the specification content and the corresponding Student Book section with all relevant exercises and activities listed. Learning
objectives for each lesson are given, and a brief description of the lesson’s coverage to aid with your planning. A review lesson with assessment
opportunities is plotted at the end of each chapter, with exam-style practice available from the Student Book and our Collins Connect digital platform.

At the start of each chapter, we have suggested opportunities for you to use technology in the classroom. These ideas are developed further in the Student
Book with in-context Technology boxes. In addition, you’ll find activities in the Student Book to explore the Edexcel-provided large data set using a range of
technologies. These are clearly indicated in the scheme of work, and can be flexibly adapted to be the focus of class, group or individual work.

The scheme suggested is of course flexible and editable to correspond with your timetabling and to enable you to plan your own route through the course.
We hope that you will find this a useful aid to your planning and teaching.

KEY
Ex – exercise

DS – Data set activity (Statistics chapters only)

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 Scheme of Work
Edexcel A-level Mathematics Year 2 (120 hours)

CHAPTER 1 – Algebra and functions 1: Functions (7 Hours)

Prior knowledge needed

GCSE Maths
Book 1, Chapter 3 Algebra and functions 3: Sketching curves

Technology
Use the ‘Mod’ or ‘Abs’ button on a calculator for the modulus of a number.
Use a graphical calculator or graphing software package, to investigate properties of plotted quadratic functions.

One hour lessons Learning objectives Specification content Topic links Student Book
references

1 Definition of a function prerequisite for all specification Uses knowledge from Book 1.1
points covered in this chapter 1, Chapter 3 Algebra and Ex 1.1A
Students are introduced to functions and • understand and use the definition of a functions 3: Sketching
learn that every member of the domain is function curves
mapped to exactly one member of the
range. They consider the different
situations of many to one, one to many
etc.

2 Composite functions A Level Papers 1 & 2: 1.2

Ex 1.2A
Students learn to apply one function • understand and use composite 2.8 Understand and use
more than once or combine two or more functions and their graphs composite functions; inverse
functions to make a new function. The functions and their graphs.
order in which a composite function is
written is significant.

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 3 Inverse functions A Level Papers 1 & 2: 1.3
Ex 1.3A
Students are introduced to inverse • understand and use inverse functions 2.8 Understand and use
functions which can only be found for and their graphs composite functions; inverse
one-to-one functions. This is reinforced functions and their graphs.
by plotting functions and their inverses.

4 The modulus of a linear function A Level Papers 1 & 2: 1.4

Ex 1.4A
Students are introduced to the modulus • sketch and use the graphs 2.7 The modulus of a linear
of a number which is sometimes known of y=|ax +b| function.
as the absolute value.
They also discover how to use the graphs
of functions containing moduli to solve Ex 1.4B
both equations and inequalities

5 Transformations involving the A Level Papers 1 & 2: This extends on from 1.5
modulus function Book 1, Chapter 3 Algebra Ex 1.5A
and functions 3: Sketching
Students learn how to apply previous • find the graphs of y=|f ( x )| and 2.7 The modulus of a linear curves.
transformations to functions which function.
involve the modulus function.
y= (|x|), given the graph of y=f (x )
2.9 Understand the effect of
simple transformations on the
graph of y=f (x ).

6 Functions in modelling A Level Papers 1 & 2: 1.6

Ex 1.6A
Students assess whether or not a • use functions in modelling, including 2.11 Use of functions in
function chosen to model a real-life consideration of limitations and modelling, including
situation is suitable and, where refinements of the models including consideration of limitations and
appropriate, suggest possible exponential growth and decay. refinements of the models.
improvements

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 7 Chapter review lesson See below

Recap key points of chapter. Students to • Identify areas of strength and

complete the exam-style questions, development within the content of the
extension questions, or online end-of- chapter
chapter test

Assessment
Exam-style questions 1 in Student Book
Exam-style extension questions 1 in Student Book
End-of-chapter test 1 on Collins Connect

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 CHAPTER 2 – Algebra and functions 2: Partial fractions (4 Hours)

Prior knowledge needed

Book 2, Chapter 1 Algebra and functions 1: Functions

Technology

One hour lessons Learning objectives Specification content Topic links Student Book
references

1 Simplifying algebraic functions A Level Papers 1 & 2: Links to GCSE and builds on 2.1
from Chapter 1 Algebra Ex 2.1A
Students revisit simplifying algebraic • simplify rational expressions including 2.6 Simplify rational expressions, and functions 1: Functions
fractions through factorising and by factoring, cancelling and algebraic including by factorising and
cancelling. Then students explore splitting division cancelling, and algebraic division
functions into partial fractions without • decompose rational functions into (by linear expressions only).
repeated terms partial fractions.
2.10 Decompose rational
Finally students learn to express an functions into partial fractions
algebraic fraction as the sum of its partial (denominators not more
fractions. complicated than squared linear 2.2
terms and with no more than 3 Ex 2.2A
terms, numerators constant or
linear).

2 Partial fractions A Level Papers 1 & 2: 2.2

Ex 2.2A
Students continue to learn to express an • decompose rational functions into 2.10 Decompose rational
algebraic fraction as the sum of its partial partial fractions. functions into partial fractions
fractions. (denominators not more
This is then further expanded to include complicated than squared linear 2.3
repeated terms. terms and with no more than 3 Ex 2.3A
terms, numerators constant or
linear).

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 3 A Level Papers 1 & 2: This will be built upon in 2.4
Part 1 - Improper fractions Chapter 6 Differentiation Ex 2.4A
and Chapter 7 Further
Students learn to recognise when an • decompose rational functions into 2.10 Decompose rational differentiation.
algebraic fraction is improper and how to partial fractions. functions into partial fractions
split this into partial fractions. (denominators not more Some expressions can only
complicated than squared linear be integrated once they
terms and with no more than 3 have been split into partial
terms, numerators constant or fractions and this is
linear). explored in Chapter 8
Integration.
Part 2 - Using partial fractions in 2.5
differentiation, integration and series Partial fraction will be use
expansion to split complete fractions
in Chapter 4 Sequences
Students discover that partial fractions and series
can make calculations easier for example
in differentiation

4 Chapter review lesson See below

Recap key points of chapter. Students to • Identify areas of strength and

complete the exam-style questions, development within the content of the
extension questions, or online end-of- chapter
chapter test

Assessment
Exam-style questions 2 in Student Book
Exam-style extension questions 2 in Student Book
End-of-chapter test 2 on Collins Connect

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 CHAPTER 3 – Coordinate geometry 1: Parametric equations (4 Hours)

Prior knowledge needed

Book 1, Chapter 12 Kinematics
Book 2, Chapter 2 Algebra and functions 2: Partial Fractions

Technology
Use graphic software to investigate the shapes of the curve given by a pair of parametric equations.

One hour lessons Learning objectives Specification content Topic links Student Book
references

1 Parametric equations of curves A Level Papers 1 & 2: 3.1

Ex 3.1A
Students determine the coordinates of the points • understand and use the 3.3 Understand and use the
on the curve separately and subsequently draw parametric equations of parametric equations of curves.
the curve for parametric equations. curves

2 Converting between Cartesian and parametric A Level Papers 1 & 2: 3.2

forms Ex 3.2A
• understand and use 3.3 Understand and use the
Students learn to find the Cartesian equation of a conversion between parametric equations of curves and
curve defined by parametric equations by Cartesian and parametric conversion between Cartesian and
eliminating the parameter. forms parametric forms.

3 Problems involving parametric equations A Level Papers 1 & 2: Builds on from Book 1, Chapter 3.3
12 Kinematics. Ex 3.3A
Students start to use the parametric equations for • use parametric equations 3.4 Use parametric equations in
other shapes to understand and solve problems. in modelling in a variety of modelling in a variety of contexts. This chapter is a prerequisite for
contexts. Book 2, Chapter 15 Kinematics

4 Chapter review lesson See below

Recap key points of chapter. Students to complete • identify areas of strength

the exam-style questions, extension questions, or and development within
online end-of-chapter test the content of the chapter

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 Assessment
Exam-style questions 3 in Student Book
Exam-style extension questions 3 in Student Book
End-of-chapter test 3 on Collins Connect

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 CHAPTER 4 – Sequences and series (5 Hours)

Prior knowledge needed

GCSE Maths
Book 1, Chapter 1 Algebra and functions 1: Manipulating algebraic expressions
Book 2, Chapter 2 Algebra and functions 2: Partial Fractions

Technology
Use a spreadsheet and a calculator to generate terms of a sequence.

One hour lessons Learning objectives Specification content Topic links Student Book
references

1 Types of sequences A Level Papers 1 & 2: Links back to GCSE 4.1

Ex 4.1A
Students learn that sequences can be • use functions to generate sequences 4.2 Work with sequences including
divergent, convergent or periodic • describe the properties of different those given by a formula for the n
sequences. They identify whether the sequences th term and those generated by a
behaviour of the sequence is increasing, simple relation of the form
decreasing or oscillating. x n+1=f ( x n );

increasing sequences; decreasing

sequences; periodic sequences.

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 2 A Level Papers 1 & 2: You will learn notation 4.2
Part 1 – Sigma notation that you will be able to Ex 4.2A
use in Chapter 13
Students are introduced to sigma • interpret and use sigma notation 4.3 Understand and use sigma Statistical distributions.
notation. • identify and work with arithmetic notation for sums of series.
sequences and their associated series

Part 2 – Arithmetic sequences and series A Level Papers 1 & 2: Links back to GCSE 4.3
Ex 4.3A
Students review that an arithmetic 4.4 Understand and work with
sequence is one in which there is a arithmetic sequences and series,
common difference between successive including the formulae for nth term
terms. and the sum to n terms
Students should be able to prove the sum
formula for an arithmetic sequence.

3 Geometric sequences and series A Level Papers 1 & 2: Links back to GCSE 4.4
Ex 4.4A
Students review that in a geometric • identify and work with geometric 4.5 Understand and work with
sequence, each term is a common sequences and their associated series geometric sequences and series,
multiple of the previous term. including the formulae for the nth
Students should be able to prove the sum term and the sum of a finite
formula for a geometric sequence. geometric series; the sum to infinity
Students then consider the case of a convergent geometric series,
of |r|<1 including the use
of |r|<1; modulus notation

4 Binomial expansions A Level Papers 1 & 2: Builds upon binomial 4.5

expansions encountered Ex 4.5A
Students discover the general binomial • extend the range of applications of 4.1 Understand and use the in Book 1, Chapter 1
expansion if n is a rational number and binomial expansions binomial expansion of ( a+ bx )n Algebra and functions
|x|<1. for positive integer n; the notations 1: Manipulating
algebraic expressions.
n! and n Cr ;
link to binomial probabilities. Also uses skills from
Chapter 2 Algebra and
functions 2: Partial
fractions.

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 5 Chapter review lesson See below

Recap key points of chapter. Students to • Identify areas of strength and

complete the exam-style questions, development within the content of the
extension questions, or online end-of- chapter
chapter test

Assessment
Exam-style questions 4 in Student Book
Exam-style extension questions 4 in Student Book
End-of-chapter test 4 on Collins Connect

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 CHAPTER 5 – Trigonometry (11 Hours)

Prior knowledge needed

Book 1, Chapter 1 Algebra and functions 1: Manipulating algebraic expressions
Book 1, Chapter 6 Trigonometry
Book 2, Chapter 1 Algebra and functions 1: Functions

Technology
Use a calculator to calculate with trigonometric ratios for angles in radians.
Ensure students are familiar with abbreviation for cosecant on calculation and computer software.

One hour lessons Learning objectives Specification content Topic links Student Book
references

1 Radians A Level Papers 1 & 2: Links back to GCSE 5.1

Ex 5.1A
Students learn that one radian is the • Use radians as well as degrees to 5.1 Work with radian measure,
angle subtended at the centre of a circle measure angles. including use for arc length and
by an arc with a length equal to the area of sector.
radius of the circle. They then calculate
the length of an arc and the area of a
sector when the angle is measure in
radians.

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 2 Trigonometry A Level Papers 1 & 2: Follows on from Book 1, 5.2
Part 1 - Ratios Chapter 6 Trigonometry. Ex 5.2A

Students find the trigonometric ratios for • Use radians as well as degrees to 5.3 Understand and use the sine,
angles measured in radians. measure angles. cosine and tangent functions;
their graphs, symmetries and
periodicity.

Know and use exact values of sin

π π π π
and cos for 0 , , , , , π
6 4 3 2
and multiples thereof, and exact
π π π
values of tan for 0 , , , ,
6 4 3
π
, π and multiples thereof
2
3 Trigonometry A Level Papers 1 & 2: 5.3
Part 2 - Sketching graphs of Ex 5.3A
trigonometric functions using radians

Students discover that the only • Use radians as well as degrees to 5.3 Understand and use the sine,
difference about graphs of trigonometric measure angles. cosine and tangent functions;
functions when using radians is the their graphs, symmetries and
values on the x-axis periodicity.

Know and use exact values of sin

π π π π
and cos for 0 , , , , , π
6 4 3 2
and multiples thereof, and exact
π π π
values of tan for 0 , , , ,
6 4 3
π
, π and multiples thereof
2

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 4 Practical problems A Level Papers 1 & 2: 5.4
Ex 5.4A
Students explore practical situations • Use trigonometric ratios in practical 5.9 Use trigonometric functions
where the graphs look like a sine wave situations to solve problems in context,
including problems involving
vectors, kinematics and forces.

5 Small angle approximations A Level Papers 1 & 2: 5.5

Ex 5.5A
Students are introduced to small angle • prove and use formulae that show the 5.2 Understand and use the
approximations of trigonometric connections between different standard small angle
functions, trigonometrical ratios. approximations of sine, cosine
2
θ and tangent
if θ is small, sinθ ≈ θ , cos θ ≈ 1 – sinθ ≈ θ ,
2 2
and tan θ ≈ θ cosθ ≈ 1 –
θ , tan ≈
θ θ
2
which are approximately true in the limit whereθ is in radians
where the angle approaches zero.

6. Addition and subtraction formulae - A Level Papers 1 & 2: 5.6

Part 1 Ex 5.6A

Students look at proof. They show how • prove and use formulae that show the 5.6 Understand and use double
the sine and cosine of the sum of two connections between different angle formulae; use of Sin
angles are related to the sines and trigonometrical ratios. ( A ± B), Cos( A ± B) and Tan
cosines of the separate angles. ( A ± B); understand geometrical
proofs of these formulae.
Understand and use expressions
for a cos θ+b sin θ in the
equivalent forms of r cos ( θ ± α )
or r sin ( θ ± α )

5.8 Construct proofs involving

trigonometric functions and
identities.

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 7. Addition and subtraction formulae - A Level Papers 1 & 2: 5.6
Part 2 Ex 5.6B

Students explore double angle formulae • prove and use formulae that show the 5.6 Understand and use double
and expected to be able to derive them connections between different angle formulae; use of Sin
from the addition and subtraction trigonometrical ratios. ( A ± B), Cos( A ± B) and Tan
formulae. They are then introduced to ( A ± B); understand geometrical
the term identities which shows that this proofs of these formulae.
is true for all values of the variable. Understand and use expressions
for a cos θ+b sin θ in the
equivalent forms of r cos ( θ ± α )
or r sin ( θ ± α )

5.8 Construct proofs involving

trigonometric functions and
identities.

8. Expressions of the form A Level Papers 1 & 2: 5.7

Ex 5.7A
Students discover that an expression of • prove and use formulae that show the 5.6 Understand and use double
the form a cos θ+b sin θ an be written connections between different angle formulae; use of Sin
in the form of a single sine wave. trigonometrical ratios. ( A ± B), Cos( A ± B) and Tan
( A ± B); understand geometrical
proofs of these formulae.
Understand and use expressions
for a cos θ+b sin θ in the
equivalent forms of r cos ( θ ± α )
or r sin ( θ ± α )

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 9. More trigonometric functions A Level Papers 1 & 2: 5.8
Ex 5.8A
Students extend their knowledge of • Define new trigonometric ratios 5.4 Understand and use the
trigonometric functions further by being alongside sine, cosine and tangent definitions of secant, cosecant
introduced to Secant, Cosecant and ratios. and cotangent and of arcsin,
Cotangent ratios. arccos and arctan; their
relationships to sine, cosine and
tangent; understanding of their
graphs; their ranges and domains.

5.5 Understand and use

sin θ
tanθ=
cos θ
Understand and use
2 2
sin θ+cos θ=1
2 2
sec θ=1+tan θ and
2 2
cosec θ=1+cot θ
10. Inverse functions A Level Papers 1 & 2: Builds on from Book 2, 5.9
Chapter 1 Algebra and Ex 5.9A
Students are reminded what an inverse • prove and use formulae that show the 5.4 Understand and use the Functions.
function is and then start to consider the connection between different definitions of secant, cosecant
domain and ranges for different graphs. trigonometrical ratios. and cotangent and of arcsin,
arccos and arctan; their
relationships to sine, cosine and
tangent; understanding of their
graphs; their ranges and domains.

11. Chapter review lesson

Recap key points of chapter. Students to • Identify areas of strength and

complete the exam-style questions, development within the content of the
extension questions, or online end-of- chapter
chapter test

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 Assessment
Exam-style questions 5 in Student Book
Exam-style extension questions 5 in Student Book
End-of-chapter test 5 on Collins Connect

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 CHAPTER 6 – Differentiation (6 Hours)

Prior knowledge needed

Book 1, Chapter 7 Exponentials and logarithms
Book 1, Chapter 8 Differentiation
Book 2, Chapter 1 Algebra and functions 1: Functions
Book 2, Chapter 3 Coordinate Geometry 1: Parametric Equations
Book 2, Chapter 5 Trigonometry

Technology
Graphical software can be used to look for stationary points – students also need to find them using differentiation.

One hour lessons Learning objectives Specification content Topic links Student Book
references

1 Turning points A Level Papers 1 & 2: Builds upon Book 1, 6.1

Chapter 8 Differentiation Ex 6.1A
Students extend their knowledge of • identify all the types of stationary point 7.1 Understand and use the
identifying maximum and minimum points on a curve derivative of f (x)as the gradient
on a graph by finding the stationary points of the tangent to the graph of
of a graph. They are introduced to the y=f (x) at a general point (x , y )
term point of inflection where the ; the gradient of the tangent as a
gradient at neighbouring points on either limit; interpretation as a rate of
side is positive. change
sketching the gradient function for
Students also explore that an alternative to a given curve
judging the type of stationary point by eye second derivatives
is to use the second derivative. differentiation from first principles
for small positive integer powers of
x and for sin x and cos x

Understand and use the second

derivative as the rate of change of
gradient; connection to convex
and concave sections of curves and
points of inflection.

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 2 The chain rule A Level Papers 1 & 2: Builds upon Book 1, 6.2
Chapter 8 Differentiation Ex 6.2A
Students start by considering that when • use the chain rule to differentiate a range 7.4 Differentiate using the product
they need to differentiate function it may of functions rule, the quotient rule and the
be easier to break the function into two or chain rule, including problems
more parts. By using this method the chain involving connected rates of
rule it greatly increases the number of change and inverse functions.
function that can be differentiated.

3 Differentiating e kx A Level Papers 1 & 2: Builds upon Book 1, 6.3

Chapter 8 Differentiation Ex 6.3A
Students start by looking at the proof that • differentiate exponential functions kx kx
7.2 Differentiate e and a ,
x
e dx sin kx , cos kx , tan kx and related
the value of does not change as gets
smaller so this can be taken out of the limit sums, differences and constant
function. multiples.
They learn that the sometimes exponential
functions are written in the form a kx
where a is not e but a different number.

4 Differentiating in ax A Level Papers 1 & 2: Builds upon Book 1, 6.4

Chapter 8 Differentiation Ex 6.4A
Students discover that because finding e • differentiate logarithmic functions 7.2 Understand and use the and Book 1, Chapter 7
to a power and finding ln are inverse derivative of ln x Exponentials and
functions, the graph of y=ln x is a logarithms
reflection of the graph of y=e x in the x-
axis. This gives the result that if y=ln x
dy 1
then =
dx x

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 5 Differentiating sin x and cos x from A Level Papers 1 & 2: Follows on from Chapter 5 6.5
first principles Trigonometry. Ex 6.5A

Students know that the derivative of sine is • differentiate sine and cosine functions. 7.1 differentiation from first
cos x so this lesson focuses on proof. principles for small positive integer
powers of x and for sin x and
cos x
6 Chapter review lesson See below

Recap key points of chapter. Students to • Identify areas of strength and

complete the exam-style questions, development within the content of the
extension questions, or online end-of- chapter
chapter test

Assessment
Exam-style questions 6 in Student Book
Exam-style extension questions 6 in Student Book
End-of-chapter test 6 on Collins Connect

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 CHAPTER 7 – Further differentiation (7 Hours)

Prior knowledge needed

Book 2, Chapter 1 Algebra and functions 1: Functions
Book 2, Chapter 2 Algebra and functions 2: Partial Fractions
Book 2, Chapter 3 Coordinate Geometry 1: Parametric Equations
Book 2, Chapter 5 Trigonometry
Book 2, Chapter 6 Differentiation

Technology
Use graphical calculators or graph plotting software to draw the graphs.

One hour lessons Learning objectives Specification content Topic links Student Book
references

1 The product rule A Level Papers 1 & 2 Builds on from 7.1

Chapter 6 Differentiation Ex 7.1A
Students learn the product rule for • differentiate products of functions 7.4 Differentiate using the product
differentiation rule.

2 The quotient rule A Level Papers 1 & 2 7.2

Ex 7.2A
Students learn the quotient rule for • differentiate quotients of functions 7.4 Differentiate using the quotient
differentiation rule.

3 Differentiating trigonometric functions A Level Papers 1 & 2: Chapter 5 Trigonometry 7.3

Ex 7.3A
Students start to differentiate trigonometric • differentiate trigonometrical 7.2 Differentiate sin kx , cos kx ,
functions: tan x , cot x , sec x and cosec x . functions tan kx and related sums,
differences and constant multiples.
They then progress onto differentiating inverse
trigonometrical functions. 7.4 Differentiate using the product
rule, the quotient rule and the
chain rule, including problems
involving connected rates of
change and inverse functions.

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 4 Differentiating parametric equations A Level Papers 1 & 2: Chapter 3 Coordinate 7.4
geometry 1: Parametric Ex 7.4A
Students use their knowledge that curves can be • Find a derivative when a curve is 7.5 Differentiate simple functions equations
described parametrically, where x and y are defined parametrically and relations defined implicitly or
both written as functions of a parameter t . They parametrically, for first derivative
learn how to use these to write down the first only.
derivative as a function of the parameter.

5 Implicit equations A Level Papers 1 & 2: 7.5

Ex 7.5A
Students explore implicit equations. This means • Find a derivative when a curve is 7.5 Differentiate simple functions
that it shows a relationship between coordinates defined implicitly and relations defined implicitly or
of points on the curve but it is not written in an parametrically, for first derivative
explicit form of the type y=f (x ). They learn only.
how to find a point on the curve.

6 Constructing differential equations A Level Papers 1 & 2: 7.6

Ex 7.6A
Students start to construct differential equations • Construct differential equations 7.6 Construct simple differential
which are common in all branches of science and equations in pure mathematics and
engineering where they can illustrate the in context, (contexts may include
relationship between variables that change over kinematics, population growth and
time or space. modelling the relationship
They learn that the solution of a differential between price and demand).
equation is a formula that gives one variable in
terms of another.

7 Chapter review lesson See below

Recap key points of chapter. Students to • Identify areas of strength and

complete the exam-style questions, extension development within the content of
questions, or online end-of-chapter test the chapter

Assessment
Exam-style questions 7 in Student Book
Exam-style extension questions 7 in Student Book
End-of-chapter test 7 on Collins Connect

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 CHAPTER 8 – Integration (8 Hours)

Prior knowledge needed

Book 1, Chapter 9 Integration
Book 2, Chapter 2 Algebra and functions 2: Partial Fractions
Book 2, Chapter 4 Sequences and Series
Book 2, Chapter 5 Trigonometry
Book 2, Chapter 6 Differentiation
Book 2, Chapter 7 Further Differentiation

Technology
Graphics calculators/software can be used to look at areas under a curve and model changes.

One hour lessons Learning objectives Specification content Topic links Student Book
references

1 Recognising integrals A Level Papers 1 & 2: 8.1

Ex 8.1A
Students use the fact that integration is • Use knowledge differentiation to 8.2 Integrate x n (excluding
the inverse of differentiation. As they can recognise integrals of various types n=−1), and related sums,
differentiate polynomial, exponential and differences and constant multiples.
trigonometric functions this means that
they are able to recognise the derivatives 1
of these function and therefore integrate Integrate e kx , , sin kx , cos kx
them. x
and related sums, differences and
constant multiples.

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 2 Integration with trigonometric functions A Level Papers 1 & 2: There is a list of derivatives 8.2
of trigonometrical functions Ex 8.2A
Students follow on from the derivatives • Integrate an increased range of 8.2 Integrate x n in Chapter 7 Further
they have encountered from a range of trigonometric functions (excluding n=−1), and related differentiation.
trigonometrical functions. They learn that sums, differences and constant
the inverses of these functions will provide multiples.
a corresponding integral.
1
A trigonometrical identity can be used to Integrate e kx , , sin kx , cos kx
transform the integral. x
and related sums, differences and
constant multiples.

3 Definite integrals A Level Papers 1 & 2: Follows on from Book 1 8.3

Chapter 9 Integration Ex 8.3A
Students explore how to use a definite • use a definite integral to find the area 8.3 Evaluate definite integrals; use
integral to find the area between two under a curve and the area between two a definite integral to find the area
curves. curves. under a curve and the area
between two curves

4 Integration by substitution A Level Papers 1 & 2: 8.4

Ex 8.4A
Students learn about integration by • use new techniques of integration 8.5 Carry out simple cases of
substitution which is the counterpart of including integration by substitution. integration by substitution and
the chain rule to differentiation. integration by parts; understand
these methods as the inverse
processes of the chain and product
rules respectively

5 Integration by parts A Level Papers 1 & 2: 8.5

Ex 8.5A
Students are introduced to integration by • use new techniques of integration 8.5 Carry out simple cases of
parts which is when integrating products including integration by parts. integration by substitution and
of two functions occur. integration by parts; understand
these methods as the inverse
processes of the chain and product
rules respectively

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 6 Integrating algebraic fractions A Level Papers 1 & 2: Uses skills from Chapter 7 8.6
Further differentiation and Ex 8.6A
Students discover that the integral of an • integrate algebraic fractions of different 8.6 Integrate using partial fractions Section 8.2.
algebraic fraction can often be found by types that are linear in the denominator. You can write the algebraic
first expressing the fraction as the sum of fraction in partial fractions,
its partial fractions. using the methods of
Chapter 2

7 Solving differential equations A Level Papers 1 & 2: Builds on from Chapter 7 8.7
Further differentiation. Ex 8.7A
Students build on their knowledge of • solve simple differential equations. 8.7 valuate the analytical solution
differential equations and discover that in of simple first order differential
order to find a general solution this equations with separable variables,
requires integration. including finding particular
solutions

8.8 Interpret the solution of a Applications to kinematics

differential equation in the context will be covered in 15.4
of solving a problem, including Vectors with calculus.
identifying limitations of the
solution; includes links to
kinematics.

8 Chapter review lesson See below

Recap key points of chapter. Students to • Identify areas of strength and

complete the exam-style questions, development within the content of the
extension questions, or online end-of- chapter
chapter test

Assessment
Exam-style questions 8 in Student Book
Exam-style extension questions 8 in Student Book
End-of-chapter test 8 on Collins Connect

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 CHAPTER 9 – Numerical methods (8 Hours)

Prior knowledge needed

Book 1, Chapter 2 Algebra and functions 2: Equations and inequalities
Book 1, Chapter 3 Algebra and functions 3: Sketching curves
Book 2, Chapter 8 Integration

Technology
Use a graphic calculator or graphing software package, to solve equations to identify roots
Use a calculator and spreadsheet package to easily enter any of the iteration method formulas and use it to perform each iteration.

One hour lessons Learning objectives Specification content Topic links Student Book
references

1 Finding roots A Level Papers 1 & 2: In Book 1, Chapter 2 9.1

Algebra and functions 2: Ex 9.1A
Students discover that generally if there • locate roots of f (x)=0 by considering 9.1 Locate roots of f (x)=0 by Equations and inequalities
is an interval in which the sign changes changes of sign of f (x) in an interval of considering changes of sign of you solved quadratic
then the interval contains a root of f (x) in an interval of x on which equations to find their
x on which f (x) is sufficiently well
f (x)=0 roots (solutions)
behaved f (x) is sufficiently well behaved.
Understand how change of sign
methods can fail.

2 How change of sign methods can fail A Level Papers 1 & 2: 9.2
Ex 9.2A
Students follow on from previous learn • locate roots of f (x)=0 by considering 9.1 Locate roots of f (x)=0 by
and learn that if there are an even changes of sign of f (x) in an interval of considering changes of sign of
number of root for f (x)=0 in the given x on which f (x) is sufficiently well f (x) in an interval of x on which
interval then a sign change will not be behaved f (x) is sufficiently well behaved.
detected. Understand how change of sign
If there is a sign change, students need to methods can fail.
check that a root exists by sketching the
unto and not a discontinuity.

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 3 Iterative methods A Level Papers 1 & 2: 9.3
Ex 9.3A
Students start to learn about a general • solve equations approximately using 9.2 Solve equations
integration method. They learn that an simple iterative methods and be able to approximately using simple
integration is the repetition of a process draw associated cobweb and staircase iterative methods; be able to
or action and this can be used to find a diagrams draw associated cobweb and
sequence of approximations, each one staircase diagrams.
getting closer to a root of f (x)=0.

They then learn to show their iterations

graphically and create cobweb and
staircase diagrams.

4 Newton-Raphson A Level Papers 1 & 2: 9.4

Ex 9.4A
Students are introduced to the Newton- • solve equations using the Newton– 9.2 Solve equations
Raphson formula which is included in the Raphson method and other recurrence approximately using simple
formulae booklet. This method uses a relations of the form x n+1=g (x n) iterative methods; be able to
recurrence relation where the next term draw associated cobweb and
is defined by a function of the previous staircase diagrams.
term.

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 5 How iterative methods can vary A Level Papers 1 & 2: 9.5
Ex 9.5A
Students draw on their skills from this • solve equations approximately using 9.2 Solve equations
chapter and will have noticed that simple iterative methods approximately using simple
equations can be rearranged in a number iterative methods; be able to
of different ways in order to generate an draw associated cobweb and
integration formula. Sometimes different staircase diagrams.
iteration formulae of f (x)=0 may
results in different roots of the equation
from the same value of x 0.

Students will learn that although a value

of x0 is chosen that is close to a root,
repeated iterations may not converge to
a root but actually diverge.

6 Numerical integration A Level Papers 1 & 2: In Chapter 8 Integration 9.6

you integrated functions Ex 9.6A
Students learn that not all functions can • understand and use numerical 9.3 Understand and use between two limits and
be integrated and in order to integration of functions, including the numerical integration of consequently found the
approximate the area under the curve use of the trapezium rule and functions, including the use of the area under the curve
they can use the trapezium rule. estimating the approximate area under trapezium rule and estimating the
a curve and limits that it must lie approximate area under a curve
between and limits that it must lie
between.

7 Using numerical methods to solve A Level Papers 1 & 2: 9.7

problems Ex 9.7A

Students use their knowledge developed • use numerical methods to solve 9.4 Use numerical methods to
in this chapter to solve contextual problems in context. solve problems in context
problems.

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 8 Chapter review lesson

Recap key points of chapter. Students to • Identify areas of strength and

complete the exam-style questions, development within the content of the
extension questions, or online end-of- chapter
chapter test

Assessment
Exam-style questions 9 in Student Book
Exam-style extension questions 9 in Student Book
End-of-chapter test 9 on Collins Connect

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 CHAPTER 10 – Three-dimensional vectors (4 Hours)

Prior knowledge needed

Book 1, Chapter 10 Vectors

Technology

One hour lessons Learning objectives Specification content Topic links Student Book
references

1 Vectors in three dimensions - A Level Papers 1 & 2 This chapter extends the 10.1
Part 1 material from Book 1, Ex 10.1A
Chapter 10 Vectors on
Students are introduced to vectors in • write a vector in i j k notation or as a 10.1 Use vectors in two two-dimensional vectors.
three dimensions by using a third axis. column vector in three dimensions dimensions and in three
dimensions This chapter moves from i j
Students to answer questions 1 – 4 from notation to i j k notation
Ex 10.1A by introducing a third axis.

2. Vectors in three dimensions - Part 2 A Level Papers 1 & 2 10.1

Ex 10.1A
Students learn to find the magnitude of a • calculate the magnitude of a vector in 10.1 Use vectors in two
vector in three dimensions by still using three dimensions dimensions and in three
Pythagoras’ theorem. They should be • find the position vector of a point dimensions
reminded that a unit vector is a vector • find the midpoint of two position
with a magnitude of 1. vectors in three dimensions

Students to answer questions 5 – 9 from

Ex 10.1A

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 3. Vectors and shapes A Level Papers 1 & 2 10.2
Ex 10.2A
Students discover that by applying • identify types of triangles and 10.1 Use vectors in two
concepts of magnitude of a vector and quadrilaterals in three dimensions. dimensions and in three
parallel vectors to three dimensions, they dimensions
can solve problems in both two-
dimensions and three-dimensional
shapes.

They need to remember that a two-

dimensional shape can still be described
using vectors with three dimensions.

Students learn to identify triangles and

quadrilaterals from their coordinates or
position vectors.

4 Chapter review lesson See below

Recap key points of chapter. Students to • Identify areas of strength and

complete the exam-style questions, development within the content of the
extension questions, or online end-of- chapter
chapter test

Assessment
Exam-style questions 10 in Student Book
Exam-style extension questions 10 in Student Book
End-of-chapter test 10 on Collins Connect

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 CHAPTER 11 – Proof (2 Hours)

Prior knowledge needed

Proofs in context are flagged with boxes in every chapter. It is recommended to teach this chapter as a summation of proof and to ensure tested skills have been
mastered.
Students will need well developed algebra skills to write and understand proofs.

Book 1, Chapter 11 Proof

Book 2, Chapter 10 Three-Dimensional Vectors

Technology

One hour lessons Learning objectives Specification content Topic links Student Book
references

1 Proof by contradiction A Level Papers 1 & 2: You will find many 11.1
examples of proof by Ex 11.1A
Students learn the steps for proof by • Understand and use the 1.1 Understand and use the structure deduction in individual
contradiction which involves assuming the structure of mathematical of mathematical proof, proceeding chapters – for example,
opposite of what they are trying to prove is proof, proceeding from given from given assumptions through a the proof in Chapter 10
true. assumptions through a series series of logical steps to a conclusion; Three-dimensional vectors
of logical steps to a conclusion use methods of proof, including: that Pythagoras’ theorem
• use proof by contradiction. can be applied in three
Proof by contradiction (including dimensions.
proof of the irrationality of √ 2 and
the infinity of primes, and application
to unfamiliar proofs).

2 Chapter review lesson See below

Recap key points of chapter. Students to • Identify areas of strength and

complete the exam-style questions, extension development within the
questions, or online end-of-chapter test content of the chapter

Assessment
Exam-style questions 11 in Student Book
Exam-style extension questions 11 in Student Book
End-of-chapter test 11 on Collins Connect

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 CHAPTER 12 – Probability (5 Hours)

Prior knowledge needed

Book 1, Chapter 1 Algebra and functions 1: Manipulating algebraic expressions
Book 1, Chapter 13 Probability and statistical distributions
Book 1, Chapter 14 Statistical sampling and hypothesis testing

Technology

One hour lessons Learning objectives Specification content Topic links Student Book
references

1 Set notation to describe events and A Level Paper 3 Links to Book 1, Chapter 12.1
outcomes 13 Probability and Ex 12.1A
statistical distributions
Students understand and use set • use formal notation and formulae 3.1 Understand and use mutually DS 12.1
notation with probability. exclusive and independent events
when calculating probabilities.
Using the large data set students Link to discrete and continuous
perform probability calculations on distributions.
temperature and wind speed values and
then display this information on a Venn
Diagram

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 2 Conditional probability (part 1) A Level Paper 3 links to Book 1, Chapter 13 12.2
Probability and statistical Ex 12.2A
Students explore conditional probability • use conditional probability, including 3.1 Understand and use mutually distributions
which deals with dependent events by the use of tree diagrams, Venn exclusive and independent events DS 12.2
looking first at the probability of an event diagrams and two-way tables when calculating probabilities.
given that another event occurs first. • use the conditional probability formula Link to discrete and continuous
Formal notation is introduced. distributions.

Students learn that if the formula for 3.2 Understand and use
conditional probability is rearranged they conditional probability, including
obtain an important probability law the use of tree diagrams, Venn
called the product rule. diagrams, two-way tables.
Understand and use the
Using the large data set students conditional probability formula
perform calculations including
conditional probabilities.

3 Conditional probability (part 2) A Level Paper 3 links to Book 1, Chapter 13

Probability and statistical 12.2
Students solve questions using tree • use conditional probability, including 3.1 Understand and use mutually distributions Ex 12.2B
diagrams for both independent and the use of tree diagrams, Venn exclusive and independent events
dependent events. diagrams and two-way tables when calculating probabilities.
• use the conditional probability formula Link to discrete and continuous
distributions.

3.2 Understand and use

conditional probability, including
the use of tree diagrams, Venn
diagrams, two-way tables.
Understand and use the
conditional probability formula

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 4 Modelling real-life problems with A Level Paper 3: Links to Book 1, Chapter 12.3
probability 14 Statistical sampling and Ex 12.3A
hypothesis testing for
Students explore modelling which allows • model situations involving probability, 3.3 Modelling with probability, more on sample space
them to simplify a real event or situation including critiquing assumptions made. including critiquing assumptions diagrams.
and then use the results to make made and the likely effect of
predictions. more realistic assumptions. This is covered further in
Book 2, Chapter 13
Statistical distributions

5 Chapter review lesson See below

Recap key points of chapter. Students to • Identify areas of strength and

complete the exam-style questions, development within the content of the
extension questions, or online end-of- chapter
chapter test

Assessment
Exam-style questions 12 in Student Book
Exam-style extension questions 12 in Student Book
End-of-chapter test 12 on Collins Connect

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 CHAPTER 13 – Statistical distributions (8 Hours)

Prior knowledge needed

Book 1, Chapter 12 Data presentation and interpretation
Book 1, Chapter 13 Probability and statistical distributions
Book 2, Chapter 4 Sequences and Series
Book 2, Chapter 12 Probability

Technology
Use a graphic calculator in ‘distribution’ mode with various settings for the normal distribution and students need to know how to find values for the cumulative
distribution function.

One hour lessons Learning objectives Specification content Topic links Student Book
references

1 The normal distribution A Level Paper 3: Links to Book 1, Chapter 13.1

12 Data presentation and Ex 13.1A
Students are introduced to the normal • understand and use the normal 4.2 Understand and use the Normal interpretation
distribution which deals with continuous distribution distribution as a model; find
variables. They learn to recognise what probabilities using the Normal
this looks like when plotted and that the distribution
normal distributions are defined by two
parameters, the mean and the standard Link to histograms, mean, standard
deviation. deviation, points of inflection.
and the binomial distribution.

2 Using the normal distribution (part 1) A Level Paper 3: 13.2

Ex 13.2A
Students learn to calculate the area under  analyse the shape, symmetry and 4.2 Understand and use the Normal
each section of a normal distribution points of inflection of the normal distribution as a model; find
curve using integration. They start to use distribution probabilities using the Normal
the formal mathematical notation for distribution
normal distributions.
Link to histograms, mean, standard Ex 13.2B
Students are then introduced to Standard deviation, points of inflection.
normal distribution when the mean is 0 and the binomial distribution.
and the standard deviation is 1.

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 3 Using the normal distribution (part 2) A Level Paper 3: 13.2
Ex 13.2C
Students continue from previous lesson • find probabilities using the normal 4.2 Understand and use the Normal
and then focus on using a calculator for distribution using a calculator distribution as a model; find
the normal distribution probabilities using the Normal
distribution

Link to histograms, mean, standard

deviation, points of inflection.
and the binomial distribution.

4 Non-standardised variables A Level Paper 3: 13.3

(part 1) Ex 13.3A

Students discover that to find the • understand and use the normal 4.2 Understand and use the Normal DS 13.1
probability that random variables in any distribution distribution as a model; find
interval within the curve that they have to probabilities using the Normal
calculate the area of that interval. To do distribution
this they have to convert to a z-score.
Link to histograms, mean, standard
Using the large data set students assume deviation, points of inflection.
that the daily mean wind speed follows a and the binomial distribution.
normal distribution and use this to
calculate probabilities.

5 Non-standardised variables A Level Paper 3: 13.3

(part 2)
Ex 13.3B
Students this lesson focus on finding • understand and use the normal 4.2 Understand and use the Normal
values of variables from know distribution distribution as a model; find DS 13.2
probabilities. probabilities using the Normal
distribution
Using the large data set students assume
that the data for the daily total rainfall Link to histograms, mean, standard
follows a normal distribution and use this deviation, points of inflection. and the
to calculate further probabilities. Students binomial distribution.
need to be able to explain their reasons
and state any assumptions made.

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 6 Non-standardised variables A Level Paper 3: 13.3
(part 3)
Ex 13.3C
Students then move onto determining the • understand and use the normal 4.2 Understand and use the Normal
mean or standard deviation of a normal distribution distribution as a model; find DS 13.3
distribution. probabilities using the Normal
distribution
They then use the large data set knowing
that the maximum daily gust is modelled Link to histograms, mean, standard
on a normal distribution and use this to deviation, points of inflection. and the
calculate the value of the mean and binomial distribution.
standard deviation.

7 Using the normal distribution to A Level Paper 3: Follows on from Book 1, 13.4
approximate the binomial distribution Chapter 13 Probability and Ex 13.4A
statistical distributions
Students learn to use binomials with the • link the normal distribution to the 4.1 Understand and use simple,
normal distribution. binomial distribution discrete probability distributions
• apply continuity corrections (calculation of mean and variance of
• select an appropriate probability discrete random variables is excluded),
distribution for a particular including the binomial distribution, as
context. a model; calculate probabilities using
the binomial distribution.

4.2 Understand and use the Normal

distribution as a model; find
probabilities using the Normal
distribution

Link to histograms, mean, standard

deviation, points of inflection. and the
binomial distribution.

4.3 Select an appropriate probability

distribution for a context, with
appropriate reasoning, including
recognising when the binomial or

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 Normal model may not be
appropriate.

8 Chapter review lesson See below

Recap key points of chapter. Students to • Identify areas of strength and

complete the exam-style questions, development within the content
extension questions, or online end-of- of the chapter
chapter test

Assessment
Exam-style questions 13 in Student Book
Exam-style extension questions 13 in Student Book
End-of-chapter test 13 on Collins Connect

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 CHAPTER 14 – Statistical hypothesis testing (5 Hours)

Prior knowledge needed

Book 1, Chapter 7 Exponentials and logarithms
Book 1, Chapter 12 Data presentation and interpretation
Book 1, Chapter 13 Probability and statistical distributions
Book 1, Chapter 14 Statistical sampling and hypothesis testing
Book 2, Chapter 12 Probability
Book 2, Chapter 13 Statistical distributions

Technology
Use a calculator to find the mean and the variance of a population

One hour lessons Learning objectives Specification content Topic links Student Book
references

1 Correlation coefficients (part 1) A Level Paper 3: Follows on from Book 14.1

1, Chapter 12 Data Ex 14.1A
Students learn a method of quantifying • interpret a given 5.1 Understand and apply the language of presentation
correlation by finding the correlation correlation coefficient statistical hypothesis testing, developed through a DS 14.1
coefficient. They focus on the using using a given p-value or binomial model: null hypothesis, alternative
Pearson’s product moment correlation critical value hypothesis, significance level, test statistic, 1-tail
coefficient (PMCC). This gives a numerical test, 2-tail test, critical value, critical region,
measure of the strength of the linear acceptance region, p- value;
association between two variables.
extend to correlation coefficients as measures of
Students use the large data set to draw a how close data points lie to a straight line.
scatter diagram, add on a line of best fit and
and interpret this. be able to interpret a given correlation coefficient
using a given p-value or critical value (calculation of
correlation coefficients is excluded).

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 2 Correlation coefficients (part 2) A Level Paper 3: Follows on from Book 14.1
1, Chapter 12 Data Ex 14.1B
Students continue to work with • conduct a hypothesis test 5.1 Understand and apply the language of presentation and links
correlation coefficient and learn to test a with a null hypothesis statistical hypothesis testing, developed through a to Book 1, Chapter 14 DS 14.2
hypothesis about a PMCC. They are involving the population binomial model: null hypothesis, alternative Statistical sampling
introduced to using a table of critical correlation coefficient hypothesis, significance level, test statistic, 1-tail and hypothesis testing
values in the formulae booklet. test, 2-tail test, critical value, critical region,
acceptance region, p- value;
Using the large data set students extend to correlation coefficients as measures of
determine whether there are how close data points lie to a straight line.
connections between different variables. and
This is explored further when students be able to interpret a given correlation coefficient
have to provide reasons on whether the using a given p-value or critical value (calculation of
connection is expected during other correlation coefficients is excluded).
months or weather stations.

3 Hypothesis tests for the mean of a A Level Paper 3: Builds on from Chapter 14.2
normal distribution 13 Statistical Ex 14.2A
distributions
Students start to conduct hypothesis • conduct a statistical 5.1 Understand and apply the language of
testing assuming that the population has hypothesis test for the statistical hypothesis testing, developed through a
a normal distribution. mean of a normal binomial model: null hypothesis, alternative
distribution hypothesis, significance level, test statistic, 1-tail
test, 2-tail test, critical value, critical region,
acceptance region, p- value;

5.2 Conduct a statistical hypothesis test for the

proportion in the binomial distribution and
interpret the results in context. Understand that a
sample is being used to make an inference about
the population.
and
appreciate that the significance level is the
probability of incorrectly rejecting the null
hypothesis
5.3 Conduct a statistical hypothesis test for the
proportion in the binomial distribution and
interpret the results in context.

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 4 Non-linear regression A Level Paper 3: Links to Book 1, 14.3
Chapter 7 Ex 14.3A
Students discover that not all data will • find the gradient and 2.2 Interpret scatter diagrams and regression lines Exponentials and
display in a linear relationship but that intercept using non-linear for bivariate data, including recognition of scatter logarithms
they are able to model them using regression. diagrams which include distinct sections of the
logarithms. population (calculations involving regression lines
are excluded).

5 Chapter review lesson See below

Recap key points of chapter. Students to • Identify areas of strength

complete the exam-style questions, and development within
extension questions, or online end-of- the content of the chapter
chapter test

Assessment
Exam-style questions 14 in Student Book
Exam-style extension questions 14 in Student Book
End-of-chapter test 14 on Collins Connect

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 CHAPTER 15 – Kinematics (9 Hours)

Prior knowledge needed

Book 1, Chapter 10 Vectors
Book 1, Chapter 15 Kinematics
Book 2, Chapter 1 Algebra and functions 1: Functions
Book 2, Chapter 3 Coordinate Geometry 1: Parametric Equations
Book 2, Chapter 6 Differentiation
Book 2, Chapter 8 Integration
Book 2, Chapter 10 Three-Dimensional vectors

Technology
Students could use the integration facility on calculator to check numerical answers.
Use graphical software to model projectile motion

One hour lessons Learning objectives Specification content Topic links Student Book
references

1 Equations of constant acceleration A Level Paper 3: Follows on from Book 1, 15.1

Chapter 15 Kinematics Ex 15.1A
Students revisit the definition of • Use the equations of constant 7.1 Understand and use the
acceleration which was used to drive the acceleration language of kinematics: position;
five SUVAT equations in Book 1. They displacement; distance travelled;
then use these solve various problems velocity; speed; acceleration.
having chosen the appropriate equation.
7.3 Understand, use and derive the
formulae for constant acceleration
for motion in a straight line.
Extend to 2 dimensions using
vectors

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 2 Velocity vectors (Part 1) A Level Paper 3: Recall from Book 1, 15.2
Chapter 10 Vectors that Ex 15.2A
Students are introduced to a velocity • model motion using vectors in two 7.1 Understand and use the the that the position
vector which tells them the direction dimensions language of kinematics: position; vector of a point is its
they are travelling every unit of time. displacement; distance travelled; position relative to the
They start off by learning the general velocity; speed; acceleration. origin and how to find the
expression for the position of an object relative displacement of B
and consider two particles travelling at a 7.2 Understand, use and interpret from A.
steady velocity. graphs in kinematics for motion in a
straight line: displacement against
time and interpretation of gradient;
velocity against time and
interpretation of gradient and area
under the graph.

3 Velocity vectors (Part 2) 15.2

A Level Paper 3: Ex 15.2A
Students continue to answer more • model motion using vectors in two continued
complicated questions involving bearings dimensions 7.1 Understand and use the
before finally calculating the distance language of kinematics: position;
between two points. In order to find the displacement; distance travelled;
minimum distance between two points velocity; speed; acceleration.
they learn to do this by differentiation or
by completing the square. 7.2 Understand, use and interpret
graphs in kinematics for motion in a
straight line: displacement against
time and interpretation of gradient;
velocity against time and
interpretation of gradient and area
under the graph.

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 4 Equations of constant acceleration A Level Paper 3: 15.3
using vectors Ex 15.3A

Students learn that since displacement, • apply the equations of constant 7.1 Understand and use the
velocity and acceleration are vector acceleration to problems involving language of kinematics: position;
quantities, the SUVAT equations can also vectors displacement; distance travelled;
be used with vectors in i j notation velocity; speed; acceleration.

7.3 Understand, use and derive the

formulae for constant acceleration
for motion in a straight line.
Extend to 2 dimensions using
vectors

7.5 Model motion under gravity in a

vertical plane using vectors;
projectiles.

5 Vectors with calculus (part 1) A Level Paper 3: Follows on from Book 1, 15.4
Chapter 15 Kinematics Ex 15.4A
Students build on previous work from • apply the equations of constant 7.1 Understand and use the
Book 1, Chapter 15 Kinematics when they acceleration to problems in which the language of kinematics: position;
were shown how to relate displacement, displacement, velocity and displacement; distance travelled;
velocity and acceleration when they were acceleration are functions of time in velocity; speed; acceleration.
written as functions of time, using two dimensions
calculus. 7.4 Use calculus in kinematics for
motion in a straight line:
Here they learn that the same concept dr 2
dv d r
can be applied when the displacement, v= , a= = 2
dt dt dt
velocity and acceleration are written as
vectors by differentiating the horizontal r =∫ v dt , v=∫ a dt
and vertical components individually. Extend to 2 dimensions using
vectors.

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 6 Vectors with calculus (part 2) A Level Paper 3: Follows on from Book 1, 15.4
Chapter 15 Kinematics. Ex 15.4B
Students explore this further by • apply the equations of constant 7.1 Understand and use the Also builds on from
integrating the horizontal and vertical acceleration to problems in which the language of kinematics: position; Chapters 6 and 7
components. When integrating, students displacement, velocity and displacement; distance travelled; Differentiation and
need to remember that each component acceleration are functions of time in velocity; speed; acceleration. Chapter 8 Integration.
needs its own content of integration. two dimensions
7.4 Use calculus in kinematics for
motion in a straight line:
2
dr dv d r
v= , a= = 2
dt dt dt
r =∫ v dt , v=∫ a dt
Extend to 2 dimensions using
vectors.

7 Projectiles (part 1) A Level Paper 3: Follows on from Book 1, 15.5

Chapter 15 Kinematics Ex 15.5A
Students are introduced to projectiles: • apply the equations of constant 7.1 Understand and use the
this is, when an object propelled through acceleration to problems on language of kinematics: position; Follows on from Book 1,
the air such that its subsequent motion projectile motion. displacement; distance travelled; Chapters 10 vectors
takes place in two dimension rather than velocity; speed; acceleration.
one. The horizontal and vertical
components of the motion are 7.5 Model motion under gravity in a
considered separately and the equations vertical plane using vectors;
of constant acceleration are applied to projectiles.
the individual components.

8 Projectiles (part 2) A Level Paper 3: Follows on from Book 1, 15.5

Chapter 15 Kinematics Ex 15.5B
Students use the equations of constant • apply the equations of constant 7.1 Understand and use the
acceleration to derive specific formulae acceleration to problems on language of kinematics: position; Follows on from Book 1,
for calculating the time of flight, the projectile motion. displacement; distance travelled; Chapters 10 vectors
range, the greatest height and the velocity; speed; acceleration.
equation of the path for y in terms of x .
7.5 Model motion under gravity in a
vertical plane using vectors;
projectiles.

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 9 Chapter review lesson See below

Recap key points of chapter. Students to • Identify areas of strength and

complete the exam-style questions, development within the content of
extension questions, or online end-of- the chapter
chapter test

Assessment
Exam-style questions 15 in Student Book
Exam-style extension questions 15 in Student Book
End-of-chapter test 15 on Collins Connect

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 CHAPTER 16 – Forces (7 Hours)

Prior knowledge needed

Book 1, Chapter 10 Vectors
Book 1, Chapter 16 Forces
Book 2, Chapter 15 Kinematics

Technology
Students need to ensure that they use sufficiently accurate values or use the Ans button when solving problems e.g. when calculating the magnitude of a resultant force.

One hour lessons Learning objectives Specification content Topic links Student Book
references

1 Resolving forces (part 1) A Level Paper 3: Builds upon Book 1, 16.1

Chapter 16 Forces and EX 16.1A
Students extend their knowledge from • resolve forces in situations 8.1 Understand the concept of a force; Book 1, Chapter 10
Book 1 where they only considered forces where at least one force is understand and use Newton’s first law. Vectors.
which acted horizontally and vertically. not parallel or perpendicular
The process of considering the forces to another (including when a 8.2 Understand and use Newton’s second
acting in a particular direction is called particle is on a slope) law for motion in a straight line (restricted to
resolving. forces in two perpendicular directions or
simple cases of forces given as 2-D vectors);
Note when a force opposed motion go a extend to situations where forces need to be
particle it was described as resistance to resolved (restricted to 2 dimensions).
motion in Book 1 Chapter 16, in this
chapter this force is called friction. 8.3 Understand and use weight and motion
in a straight line under gravity, gravitational
Students should be encouraged to always acceleration; and its value in SI until to
draw a force diagram even if they have varying degrees of accuracy.
not been asked to do so.
8.4 Understand and use Newton’s third law;
equilibrium of forces on a particle and
motion in a straight line; application to
problems involving smooth pulleys and
connected particles; resolving forces in 2
dimensions; equilibrium of a particle under
coplanar forces.

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 2 Resolving forces (part 2) A Level Paper 3: Builds upon Book 1, 16.1
Chapter 16 Forces and EX 16.1B
Students move onto to solve further • resolve forces in situations 8.1 Understand the concept of a force; Book 1, Chapter 10
problems which involve them setting up where at least one force is understand and use Newton’s first law. Vectors.
and solving equations. not parallel or perpendicular
to another (including when a 8.2 Understand and use Newton’s second
particle is on a slope) law for motion in a straight line (restricted to
forces in two perpendicular directions or
simple cases of forces given as 2-D vectors);
extend to situations where forces need to be
resolved (restricted to 2 dimensions).

8.3 Understand and use weight and motion

in a straight line under gravity, gravitational
acceleration; and its value in SI until to
varying degrees of accuracy.

8.4 Understand and use Newton’s third law;

equilibrium of forces on a particle and
motion in a straight line; application to
problems involving smooth pulleys and
connected particles; resolving forces in 2
dimensions; equilibrium of a particle under
coplanar forces.

3 Adding forces A Level Paper 3: Builds upon Book 1, 16.2

Chapter 16 Forces. Ex 16.2A
Students learn that forces can be added • add forces together in two 8.5 Understand and use addition of forces;
together by resolving the forces into dimensions using the sine resultant forces; dynamics for motion in a
horizontal and vertical components and and cosine rules or i j plane.
then applying Pythagoras’ theorem. notation
They also build upon the triangle law that
they learnt previously and discover that if
the forces are not perpendicular they can
use the sine and cosine rules.

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 4 Coefficient of friction (part 1) A Level Paper 3: 16.3
Ex 16.3A
Students discover that there is a • apply the formula F=μ R 8.6 Understand and use the
relationship between the friction and which relates the reaction F ≤ μ R model for friction;
reaction forces which is dependent upon and friction forces coefficient of friction; motion of a body on a
the angle, as well as other factors such as • apply the equations of rough surface; limiting friction and statics.
the interaction between the particle and constant acceleration to
the slope. This relationship is given by problems involving angles
F=μ R where μ is the coefficient of and F=μ R
friction. This is always takes a value
between 0 and 1.

This is extended further, when the

particle is on the point of slipping or has
begun to move, then F=μ R and this is
called limiting equilibrium.

5 Coefficient of friction (part 2) A Level Paper 3: 16.3

Ex 16.3B
Students develop this further that if a • apply the formula F=μ R 8.6 Understand and use the
system is not in equilibrium then the sum which relates the reaction F ≤ μ R model for friction;
of the forces in the direction it is moving and friction forces coefficient of friction; motion of a body on a
will be equal to ma . • apply the equations of rough surface; limiting friction and statics.
Problems which require the use of the constant acceleration to
formula F=ma are often combined with problems involving angles
the equations of constant acceleration and F=μ R
(SUVAT).

6 Connected particles A Level Paper 3: Builds upon Book 1, 16.4

Chapter 16 Forces. Ex 16.4A
Students extend their knowledge on • solve problems involving 8.4 Understand and use Newton’s third law;
connected particles by applying the two connected particles involving equilibrium of forces on a particle and
main new features: resolving forces at angles and F=μ R. motion in a straight line; application to
angles into components and using the problems involving smooth pulleys and
formula F=μ R. connected particles; resolving forces in 2
dimensions; equilibrium of a particle under
coplanar forces.

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 7 Chapter review lesson See below

Recap key points of chapter. Students to • Identify areas of strength and

complete the exam-style questions, development within the
extension questions, or online end-of- content of the chapter
chapter test

Assessment
Exam-style questions 16 in Student Book
Exam-style extension questions 16 in Student Book
End-of-chapter test 16 on Collins Connect

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 CHAPTER 17 – Moments (7 Hours)

Prior knowledge needed

Book 1, Chapter 10 Vectors
Book 2, Chapter 10 Three-Dimensional Vectors
Book 2, Chapter 15 Kinematics
Book 2, Chapter 16 Forces

Technology

One hour lessons Learning objectives Specification content Topic links Student Book
references

1 Turning moments (part 1) A Level Paper 3: This is the third and final 17.1
chapter on mechanics in Ex 17.1A
Students are introduced to turning • take moments about a point 9.1 Understand and use moments Book 2, following on from
moments. These are generated when a in simple static contexts. Chapter 15 Kinematics and
force is applied to an object (which is Chapter 16 Forces.
fixed or supported at a point) along an
axis which does not pass through the
point.
This is calculated by multiplying the force
by perpendicular distance. Students then
explore this further by identifying the
sense of the moment (clockwise or anti-
clockwise).

2 Turning moments (part 2) A Level Paper 3: 17.1

Ex 17.1B
Students then learn that if the overall • model a real-life situation 9.1 Understand and use moments
moment about a point is zero, then the in simple static contexts.
individual clockwise and anticlockwise
moments will balance. Students are
encouraged that when solving problems it
is helpful to draw a neat diagram.

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 3 Horizontal rods (part1) A Level Paper 3: 17.2
Ex 17.2A
Students then understand for a system to • solve problems using a combination of 9.1 Understand and use moments
be in equilibrium not only do the forces turning moments and resolving forces in simple static contexts.
sum to zero in any direction, but the
moments must also balance. They refer
back to Newton’s third law that there
must be an equal and opposite force to
balance a weight.
Students use the concept of weight forces
acting vertically downwards and reaction
forces acting vertically upwards to answer
problems.

4 Horizontal rods (part2) A Level Paper 3: 17.2

Ex 17.2B
Students consider what happens when • solve problems using a combination of 9.1 Understand and use moments
the rod is described as being on the point turning moments and resolving forces in simple static contexts.
of tilting about another point.

5 Equilibrium of rigid bodies A Level Paper 3: 17.3

(part 1) Ex 17.3A
• solve problems involving ladders, 9.1 Understand and use moments
Students extend their knowledge by hinges and other examples of rigid in simple static contexts. Ex 17.3B
answering questions when the forces can bodies in equilibrium.
act in any direction. In solving problems
with ladders they need to use
simultaneous equations.

6 Equilibrium of rigid bodies A Level Paper 3: Uses triangle law from 17.3
(part 2) Book 1, Chapter 10 Ex 17.3B
Vectors
Students now consider other rigid bodies • solve problems involving ladders, 9.1Understand and use moments
in which one or more forces will act an hinges and other examples of rigid in simple static contexts.
angle and in this case it will be necessary bodies in equilibrium.
to resolve a force into its components.

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 7 Chapter review lesson See below

Recap key points of chapter. Students to • Identify areas of strength and

complete the exam-style questions, development within the content of the
extension questions, or online end-of- chapter
chapter test

Assessment
Exam-style questions 17 in Student Book
Exam-style extension questions 17 in Student Book
End-of-chapter test 17 on Collins Connect

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