Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 syllabus for 2025, 2026 and 2027.

3 Subject content

This syllabus gives you the flexibility to design a course that will interest, challenge and engage your learners.
Where appropriate you are responsible for selecting resources and examples to support your learners’
study. These should be appropriate for the learners’ age, cultural background and learning context as well as
complying with your school policies and local legal requirements.

Learners should pursue an integrated course that allows them to fully develop their skills and understanding
both with and without the use of a calculator.

Candidates study either the Core subject content or the Extended subject content. Candidates aiming for
grades A* to C should study the Extended subject content.

A List of formulas is provided on page 2 of the examination papers for candidates to refer to during the
examinations. Please note that not all required formulas are given; the ‘Notes and examples’ column of the
subject content will indicate where a formula is given in the examination papers and when a formula is not
given, i.e. knowledge of a formula is required.

Core subject content

1 Number
C1.1 Types of number Notes and examples

Identify and use: Example tasks include:

• natural numbers • convert between numbers and words, e.g.
• integers (positive, zero and negative) six billion is 6 000 000 000
10 007 is ten thousand and seven
• prime numbers
• express 72 as a product of its prime factors
• square numbers
• find the highest common factor (HCF) of two
• cube numbers
numbers
• common factors
• find the lowest common multiple (LCM) of two
• common multiples numbers.
• rational and irrational numbers
• reciprocals.

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1 Number (continued)
C1.2 Sets Notes and examples

Understand and use set language, notation and Venn diagrams are limited to two sets.
Venn diagrams to describe sets. The following set notation will be used:
• n(A) Number of elements in set A
• A′ Complement of set A
• Universal set
• A∪B Union of A and B
• A∩B Intersection of A and B.

Example definition of sets:

A = {x: x is a natural number}
B = {a, b, c, …}
C = {x: a ⩽ x ⩽ b}.

C1.3 Powers and roots Notes and examples

Calculate with the following: Includes recall of squares and their corresponding
• squares roots from 1 to 15, and recall of cubes and their
corresponding roots of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10, e.g.:
• square roots
• Write down the value of 169 .
• cubes 3
• 2
Work out 5 # 8 .
• cube roots
• other powers and roots of numbers.

C1.4 Fractions, decimals and percentages Notes and examples

1 Use the language and notation of the following in Candidates are expected to be able to write
appropriate contexts: fractions in their simplest form.
• proper fractions Candidates are not expected to use recurring
• improper fractions decimal notation.
• mixed numbers
• decimals
• percentages.
2 Recognise equivalence and convert between Candidates are not expected to demonstrate the
these forms. conversion of a recurring decimal to a fraction and
vice versa.

C1.5 Ordering Notes and examples

Order quantities by magnitude and demonstrate

familiarity with the symbols =, ≠, >, < , ⩾ and ⩽ .

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1 Number (continued)
C1.6 The four operations Notes and examples

Use the four operations for calculations with Includes:

integers, fractions and decimals, including correct • negative numbers
ordering of operations and use of brackets.
• improper fractions
• mixed numbers
• practical situations, e.g. temperature changes.

C1.7 Indices I Notes and examples

1 Understand and use indices (positive, zero and e.g. find the value of 7 –2.
negative integers).
2 Understand and use the rules of indices. e.g. find the value of 2–3 × 24, (23)2, 23 ÷ 24.

C1.8 Standard form Notes and examples

1 Use the standard form A × 10n where n is a

positive or negative integer and 1 ⩽ A < 10.
2 Convert numbers into and out of standard form.
3 Calculate with values in standard form. Core candidates are expected to calculate with
standard form only on Paper 3.

C1.9 Estimation Notes and examples

1 Round values to a specified degree of accuracy. Includes decimal places and significant figures.
2 Make estimates for calculations involving e.g. write 5764 correct to the nearest thousand.
numbers, quantities and measurements.
e.g. by writing each number correct to 1 significant
41.3
3 Round answers to a reasonable degree of figure, estimate the value of .
9.79 # 0.765
accuracy in the context of a given problem.

C1.10 Limits of accuracy Notes and examples

Give upper and lower bounds for data rounded to a e.g. write down the upper bound of a length
specified accuracy. measured correct to the nearest metre.
Candidates are not expected to find the bounds
of the results of calculations which have used data
rounded to a specified accuracy.

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1 Number (continued)
C1.11 Ratio and proportion Notes and examples

Understand and use ratio and proportion to:

• give ratios in their simplest form e.g. 20 : 30 : 40 in its simplest form is 2 : 3 : 4.
• divide a quantity in a given ratio
• use proportional reasoning and ratios in e.g. adapt recipes; use map scales; determine best
context. value.

C1.12 Rates Notes and examples

1 Use common measures of rate. e.g. calculate with:

• hourly rates of pay
• exchange rates between currencies
• flow rates
• fuel consumption.
2 Apply other measures of rate. e.g. calculate with:
• pressure
• density
• population density.
Required formulas will be given in the question.
3 Solve problems involving average speed. Knowledge of speed/distance/time formula is
required.
e.g. A cyclist travels 45 km in 3 hours 45 minutes.
What is their average speed?
Notation used will be, e.g. m/s (metres per second),
g/cm3 (grams per cubic centimetre).

C1.13 Percentages Notes and examples

1 Calculate a given percentage of a quantity.

2 Express one quantity as a percentage of another.
3 Calculate percentage increase or decrease.
4 Calculate with simple and compound interest. Formulas are not given.
Percentage calculations may include:
• deposit
• discount
• profit and loss (as an amount or a percentage)
• earnings
• percentages over 100%.

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1 Number (continued)
C1.14 Using a calculator Notes and examples

1 Use a calculator efficiently. e.g. know not to round values within a calculation
and to only round the final answer.
2 Enter values appropriately on a calculator. e.g. enter 2 hours 30 minutes as 2.5 hours or
2° 30’ 0’’.
3 Interpret the calculator display appropriately. e.g. in money 4.8 means $4.80; in time 3.25 means
3 hours 15 minutes.

C1.15 Time Notes and examples

1 Calculate with time: seconds (s), minutes (min), 1 year = 365 days.
hours (h), days, weeks, months, years, including
the relationship between units.
2 Calculate times in terms of the 24-hour and In the 24-hour clock, for example, 3.15 a.m. will be
12-hour clock. denoted by 03 15 and 3.15 p.m. by 15 15.
3 Read clocks and timetables. Includes problems involving time zones, local times
and time differences.

C1.16 Money Notes and examples

1 Calculate with money.

2 Convert from one currency to another.

C1.17 Extended content only.

C1.18 Extended content only.

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2 Algebra and graphs

C2.1 Introduction to algebra Notes and examples

1 Know that letters can be used to represent

generalised numbers.
2 Substitute numbers into expressions and
formulas.

C2.2 Algebraic manipulation Notes and examples

1 Simplify expressions by collecting like terms. Simplify means give the answer in its simplest form,
e.g. 2a + 3b + 5a – 9b = 7a – 6b.
2 Expand products of algebraic expressions. e.g. expand 3x(2x – 4y).
Includes products of two brackets involving one
variable, e.g. expand (2x + 1)(x – 4).
3 Factorise by extracting common factors. Factorise means factorise fully,
e.g. 9x2 + 15xy = 3x(3x + 5y).

C2.3 Extended content only.

C2.4 Indices II Notes and examples

1 Understand and use indices (positive, zero and e.g. 2x = 32. Find the value of x.
negative).
2 Understand and use the rules of indices. e.g. simplify:
• (5x 3) 2
• 12a 5 ÷ 3a –2
• 6x 7y 4 × 5x –5y.
Knowledge of logarithms is not required.

C2.5 Equations Notes and examples

1 Construct simple expressions, equations and e.g. write an expression for a number that is 2 more
formulas. than n.
Includes constructing linear simultaneous
equations.
2 Solve linear equations in one unknown. Examples include:
3 Solve simultaneous linear equations in two • 3x + 4 = 10
unknowns. • 5 – 2x = 3(x + 7).
4 Change the subject of simple formulas. e.g. change the subject of formulas where:
• the subject only appears once
• there is not a power or root of the subject.

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2 Algebra and graphs (continued)

C2.6 Inequalities Notes and examples

Represent and interpret inequalities, including on a When representing and interpreting inequalities on
number line. a number line:
• open circles should be used to represent strict
inequalities (<, >)
• closed circles should be used to represent
inclusive inequalities (⩽, ⩾)
e.g. – 3 ⩽ x < 1

x
–3 –2 –1 0 1

C2.7 Sequences Notes and examples

1 Continue a given number sequence or pattern. e.g. write the next two terms in this sequence:
1, 3, 6, 10, 15, … , …
2 Recognise patterns in sequences, including the
term-to-term rule, and relationships between
different sequences.
3 Find and use the nth term of the following
sequences:
(a) linear
(b) simple quadratic e.g. find the nth term of 2, 5, 10, 17
(c) simple cubic.

C2.8 Extended content only.

C2.9 Graphs in practical situations Notes and examples

1 Use and interpret graphs in practical situations e.g. interpret the gradient of a straight-line graph as
including travel graphs and conversion graphs. a rate of change.
2 Draw graphs from given data. e.g. draw a distance–time graph to represent a
journey.

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2 Algebra and graphs (continued)

C2.10 Graphs of functions Notes and examples

1 Construct tables of values, and draw, recognise

and interpret graphs for functions of the following
forms:
• ax + b
• ± x2 + ax + b
a
•
x (x ≠ 0)
where a and b are integer constants.

2 Solve associated equations graphically, including e.g. find the intersection of a line and a curve.
finding and interpreting roots by graphical
methods.

C2.11 Sketching curves Notes and examples

Recognise, sketch and interpret graphs of the

following functions:
(a) linear
(b) quadratic. Knowledge of symmetry and roots is required.
Knowledge of turning points is not required.

C2.12 Extended content only.

C2.13 Extended content only.

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3 Coordinate geometry
C3.1 Coordinates Notes and examples

Use and interpret Cartesian coordinates in

two dimensions.

C3.2 Drawing linear graphs Notes and examples

Draw straight-line graphs for linear equations. Equations will be given in the form y = mx + c
(e.g. y = –2x + 5), unless a table of values is given.

C3.3 Gradient of linear graphs Notes and examples

Find the gradient of a straight line. From a grid only.

C3.4 Extended content only.

C3.5 Equations of linear graphs Notes and examples

Interpret and obtain the equation of a straight-line Questions may:

graph in the form y = mx + c.
• use and request lines in the forms
y = mx + c
x=k
• involve finding the equation when the graph is
given
• ask for the gradient or y-intercept of a graph
from an equation, e.g. find the gradient and
y-intercept of the graph with the equation
y = 6x + 3.

Candidates are expected to give equations of a line

in a fully simplified form.

C3.6 Parallel lines Notes and examples

Find the gradient and equation of a straight line e.g. find the equation of the line parallel to
parallel to a given line. y = 4x – 1 that passes through (1, –3).

C3.7 Extended content only.

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4 Geometry
C4.1 Geometrical terms Notes and examples

1 Use and interpret the following geometrical Candidates are not expected to show that two
terms: shapes are congruent.
• point
• vertex
• line
• parallel
• perpendicular
• bearing
• right angle
• acute, obtuse and reflex angles
• interior and exterior angles
• similar
• congruent
• scale factor.
2 Use and interpret the vocabulary of: Includes the following terms:
• triangles Triangles:
• special quadrilaterals • equilateral
• polygons • isosceles
• nets • scalene
• simple solids. • right-angled.
Quadrilaterals:
• square
• rectangle
• kite
• rhombus
• parallelogram
• trapezium.
Polygons:
• regular and irregular polygons
• pentagon
• hexagon
• octagon
• decagon.
continued

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4 Geometry (continued)
C4.1 Geometrical terms (continued) Notes and examples

Simple solids:
• cube
• cuboid
• prism
• cylinder
• pyramid
• cone
• sphere (term ‘hemisphere’ not required)
• face
• surface
• edge.
3 Use and interpret the vocabulary of a circle. Includes the following terms:
• centre
• radius (plural radii)
• diameter
• circumference
• semicircle
• chord
• tangent
• arc
• sector
• segment.

C4.2 Geometrical constructions Notes and examples

1 Measure and draw lines and angles. A ruler should be used for all straight edges.
Constructions of perpendicular bisectors and angle
bisectors are not required.
2 Construct a triangle, given the lengths of all e.g. construct a rhombus by drawing two triangles.
sides, using a ruler and pair of compasses only. Construction arcs must be shown.
3 Draw, use and interpret nets. Examples include:
• draw nets of cubes, cuboids, prisms and
pyramids
• use measurements from nets to calculate
volumes and surface areas.

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4 Geometry (continued)
C4.3 Scale drawings Notes and examples

1 Draw and interpret scale drawings. A ruler must be used for all straight edges.
2 Use and interpret three-figure bearings. Bearings are measured clockwise from north
(000° to 360°).
e.g. find the bearing of A from B if the bearing of B
from A is 025°.
Includes an understanding of the terms north, east,
south and west.
e.g. point D is due east of point C.

C4.4 Similarity Notes and examples

Calculate lengths of similar shapes.

C4.5 Symmetry Notes and examples

Recognise line symmetry and order of rotational Includes properties of triangles, quadrilaterals and
symmetry in two dimensions. polygons directly related to their symmetries.

C4.6 Angles Notes and examples

1 Calculate unknown angles and give simple Knowledge of three-letter notation for angles is
explanations using the following geometrical required, e.g. angle ABC. Candidates are expected
properties: to use the correct geometrical terminology when
• sum of angles at a point = 360° giving reasons for answers.
• sum of angles at a point on a straight line = 180°
• vertically opposite angles are equal
• angle sum of a triangle = 180° and angle sum
of a quadrilateral = 360°.
2 Calculate unknown angles and give geometric
explanations for angles formed within parallel lines:
• corresponding angles are equal
• alternate angles are equal
• co-interior angles sum to 180° (supplementary).
3 Know and use angle properties of regular Includes exterior and interior angles, and angle
polygons. sum.

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4 Geometry (continued)
C4.7 Circle theorems Notes and examples

Calculate unknown angles and give explanations Candidates will be expected to use the geometrical
using the following geometrical properties of circles: properties listed in the syllabus when giving
• angle in a semicircle = 90° reasons for answers.
• angle between tangent and radius = 90°.

C4.8 Extended content only.

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5 Mensuration
C5.1 Units of measure Notes and examples

Use metric units of mass, length, area, volume Units include:

and capacity in practical situations and convert • mm, cm, m, km
quantities into larger or smaller units.
• mm2, cm2, m2, km2
• mm3, cm3, m3
• ml, l
• g, kg.
Conversion between units includes:
• between different units of area, e.g. cm2 ↔ m2
• between units of volume and capacity,
e.g. m3 ↔ litres.

C5.2 Area and perimeter Notes and examples

Carry out calculations involving the perimeter and Except for area of a triangle, formulas are not
area of a rectangle, triangle, parallelogram and given.
trapezium.

C5.3 Circles, arcs and sectors Notes and examples

1 Carry out calculations involving the Answers may be asked for in terms of π.
circumference and area of a circle. Formulas are given in the List of formulas.
2 Carry out calculations involving arc length and
sector area as fractions of the circumference and
area of a circle, where the sector angle is a factor
of 360°.

C5.4 Surface area and volume Notes and examples

Carry out calculations and solve problems involving Answers may be asked for in terms of π.
the surface area and volume of a: The following formulas are given in the List of
• cuboid formulas:
• prism • curved surface area of a cylinder
• cylinder • curved surface area of a cone
• sphere • surface area of a sphere
• pyramid • volume of a prism
• cone. • volume of a pyramid
• volume of a cylinder
• volume of a cone
• volume of a sphere.

The term prism refers to any solid with a uniform

cross-section, e.g. a cylindrical sector.

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5 Mensuration (continued)
C5.5 Compound shapes and parts of shapes Notes and examples

1 Carry out calculations and solve problems Answers may be asked for in terms of π.
involving perimeters and areas of:
• compound shapes
• parts of shapes.
2 Carry out calculations and solve problems
involving surface areas and volumes of:
• compound solids
• parts of solids. e.g. find the volume of half of a sphere.

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6 Trigonometry
C6.1 Pythagoras’ theorem Notes and examples

Know and use Pythagoras’ theorem.

C6.2 Right-angled triangles

1 Know and use the sine, cosine and tangent Angles will be given in degrees and answers should
ratios for acute angles in calculations involving be written in degrees, with decimals correct to one
sides and angles of a right-angled triangle. decimal place.
2 Solve problems in two dimensions using Knowledge of bearings may be required.
Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry.

C6.3 Extended content only.

C6.4 Extended content only.

C6.5 Extended content only.

C6.6 Extended content only.

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7 Transformations and vectors

C7.1 Transformations Notes and examples

Recognise, describe and draw the following Questions will not involve combinations of
transformations: transformations. A ruler must be used for all straight
1 Reflection of a shape in a vertical or horizontal edges.
line.
2 Rotation of a shape about the origin, vertices
or midpoints of edges of the shape, through
multiples of 90°.
3 Enlargement of a shape from a centre by a scale Positive and fractional scale factors only.
factor.
JN
x
4 Translation of a shape by a vector KK OO .
y
LP

C7.2 Extended content only.

C7.3 Extended content only.

C7.4 Extended content only.

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8 Probability
C8.1 Introduction to probability Notes and examples

1 Understand and use the probability scale from Probability notation is not required.
0 to 1. Probabilities should be given as a fraction, decimal
or percentage. Problems may require using
information from tables, graphs or Venn diagrams
(limited to two sets).
2 Calculate the probability of a single event.
3 Understand that the probability of an event e.g. The probability that a counter is blue is 0.8.
not occurring = 1 – the probability of the event What is the probability that it is not blue?
occurring.

C8.2 Relative and expected frequencies Notes and examples

1 Understand relative frequency as an estimate of e.g. use results of experiments with a spinner to
probability. estimate the probability of a given outcome.
2 Calculate expected frequencies. e.g. use probability to estimate an expected value
from a population.
Includes understanding what is meant by fair, bias
and random.

C8.3 Probability of combined events Notes and examples

Calculate the probability of combined events using, Combined events will only be with replacement.
where appropriate:
• sample space diagrams
• Venn diagrams Venn diagrams will be limited to two sets.
• tree diagrams. In tree diagrams, outcomes will be written at the
end of the branches and probabilities by the side of
the branches.

C8.4 Extended content only.

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9 Statistics
C9.1 Classifying statistical data Notes and examples

Classify and tabulate statistical data. e.g. tally tables, two-way tables.

C9.2 Interpreting statistical data Notes and examples

1 Read, interpret and draw inferences from tables

and statistical diagrams.
2 Compare sets of data using tables, graphs and e.g. compare averages and ranges between two
statistical measures. data sets.
3 Appreciate restrictions on drawing conclusions
from given data.

C9.3 Averages and range Notes and examples

Calculate the mean, median, mode and range Data may be in a list or frequency table, but will not
for individual data and distinguish between the be grouped.
purposes for which these are used.

C9.4 Statistical charts and diagrams Notes and examples

Draw and interpret:

(a) bar charts Includes composite (stacked) and dual (side-by-
(b) pie charts side) bar charts.
(c) pictograms
(d) stem-and-leaf diagrams Stem-and-leaf diagrams should have ordered data
with a key.
(e) simple frequency distributions.

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9 Statistics (continued)
C9.5 Scatter diagrams Notes and examples

1 Draw and interpret scatter diagrams. Plotted points should be clearly marked, for
example as small crosses (×).
2 Understand what is meant by positive, negative
and zero correlation.
3 Draw by eye, interpret and use a straight line of A line of best fit:
best fit.
• should be a single ruled line drawn by
inspection
• should extend across the full data set
• does not need to coincide exactly with any of
the points but there should be a roughly even
distribution of points either side of the line over
its entire length.

C9.6 Extended content only.

C9.7 Extended content only.

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Extended subject content

1 Number
E1.1 Types of number Notes and examples

Identify and use: Example tasks include:

• natural numbers • convert between numbers and words, e.g.
• integers (positive, zero and negative) six billion is 6 000 000 000
10 007 is ten thousand and seven
• prime numbers
• express 72 as a product of its prime factors
• square numbers
• find the highest common factor (HCF) of two
• cube numbers
numbers
• common factors
• find the lowest common multiple (LCM) of two
• common multiples numbers.
• rational and irrational numbers
• reciprocals.

E1.2 Sets Notes and examples

Understand and use set language, notation and Venn diagrams are limited to two or three sets.
Venn diagrams to describe sets and represent The following set notation will be used:
relationships between sets.
• n(A) Number of elements in set A
• ∈ “… is an element of …”
• ∉ “… is not an element of …”
• A′ Complement of set A
• ∅ The empty set
• Universal set
• A⊆B A is a subset of B
• A⊈B A is not a subset of B
• A∪B Union of A and B
• A∩B Intersection of A and B.

Example definition of sets:

A = {x: x is a natural number}
B = {(x, y): y = mx + c}
C = {x: a ⩽ x ⩽ b}
D = {a, b, c, …}.

E1.3 Powers and roots Notes and examples

Calculate with the following: Includes recall of squares and their corresponding
• squares roots from 1 to 15, and recall of cubes and their
corresponding roots of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10, e.g.:
• square roots
• Write down the value of 169 .
• cubes 3
• 2
Work out 5 # 8 .
• cube roots
• other powers and roots of numbers.

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1 Number (continued)
E1.4 Fractions, decimals and percentages Notes and examples

1 Use the language and notation of the following in Candidates are expected to be able to write
appropriate contexts: fractions in their simplest form.
• proper fractions Recurring decimal notation is required, e.g.
• improper fractions • 0.17o = 0.1777f
• mixed numbers o o = 0.1232323f
0.123
• decimals • 0. 123 = 0.123123f
• percentages.
2 Recognise equivalence and convert between Includes converting between recurring decimals
these forms. and fractions and vice versa,
e.g. write 0.17o as a fraction.

E1.5 Ordering Notes and examples

Order quantities by magnitude and demonstrate

familiarity with the symbols =, ≠, >, < , ⩾ and ⩽.

E1.6 The four operations Notes and examples

Use the four operations for calculations with Includes:

integers, fractions and decimals, including correct
• negative numbers
ordering of operations and use of brackets.
• improper fractions
• mixed numbers
• practical situations, e.g. temperature changes.

E1.7 Indices I Notes and examples

1 Understand and use indices (positive, zero, Examples include:

negative, and fractional). 1
• 62 = 6
1
4
• 16 4 = 16
find the value of 7 –2, 81 2 , 8
1
- 32
• .

2 Understand and use the rules of indices. e.g. find the value of 2–3 × 24, (23)2, 23 ÷ 24.

E1.8 Standard form Notes and examples

1 Use the standard form A × 10n where n is a

positive or negative integer and 1 ⩽ A < 10.
2 Convert numbers into and out of standard form.
3 Calculate with values in standard form.

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1 Number (continued)
E1.9 Estimation Notes and examples

1 Round values to a specified degree of accuracy. Includes decimal places and significant figures.
2 Make estimates for calculations involving e.g. write 5764 correct to the nearest thousand.
numbers, quantities and measurements. e.g. by writing each number correct to 1 significant
figure, estimate the value of
41.3
.
3 Round answers to a reasonable degree of 9.79 # 0.765
accuracy in the context of a given problem.

E1.10 Limits of accuracy Notes and examples

1 Give upper and lower bounds for data rounded e.g. write down the upper bound of a length
to a specified accuracy. measured correct to the nearest metre.
2 Find upper and lower bounds of the results of Example calculations include:
calculations which have used data rounded to a • calculate the upper bound of the perimeter
specified accuracy. or the area of a rectangle given dimensions
measured to the nearest centimetre
• find the lower bound of the speed given
rounded values of distance and time.

E1.11 Ratio and proportion Notes and examples

Understand and use ratio and proportion to:

• give ratios in their simplest form e.g. 20 : 30 : 40 in its simplest form is 2 : 3 : 4.
• divide a quantity in a given ratio
• use proportional reasoning and ratios in e.g. adapt recipes; use map scales; determine best
context. value.

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1 Number (continued)
E1.12 Rates Notes and examples

1 Use common measures of rate. e.g. calculate with:

• hourly rates of pay
• exchange rates between currencies
• flow rates
• fuel consumption.
2 Apply other measures of rate. e.g. calculate with:
• pressure
• density
• population density.
Required formulas will be given in the question.
3 Solve problems involving average speed. Knowledge of speed/distance/time formula is
required.
e.g. A cyclist travels 45 km in 3 hours 45 minutes.
What is their average speed?
Notation used will be, e.g. m/s (metres per second),
g/cm3 (grams per cubic centimetre).

E1.13 Percentages Notes and examples

1 Calculate a given percentage of a quantity.

2 Express one quantity as a percentage of another.
3 Calculate percentage increase or decrease.
4 Calculate with simple and compound interest. Problems may include repeated percentage
change.
Formulas are not given.
5 Calculate using reverse percentages. e.g. find the cost price given the selling price and
the percentage profit.
Percentage calculations may include:
• deposit
• discount
• profit and loss (as an amount or a percentage)
• earnings
• percentages over 100%.

E1.14 Using a calculator Notes and examples

1 Use a calculator efficiently. e.g. know not to round values within a calculation
and to only round the final answer.
2 Enter values appropriately on a calculator. e.g. enter 2 hours 30 minutes as 2.5 hours or
2° 30’ 0’’.
3 Interpret the calculator display appropriately. e.g. in money 4.8 means $4.80; in time 3.25 means
3 hours 15 minutes.

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1 Number (continued)
E1.15 Time Notes and examples

1 Calculate with time: seconds (s), minutes (min), 1 year = 365 days.
hours (h), days, weeks, months, years, including
the relationship between units.
2 Calculate times in terms of the 24-hour and In the 24-hour clock, for example, 3.15 a.m. will be
12-hour clock. denoted by 03 15 and 3.15 p.m. by 15 15.
3 Read clocks and timetables. Includes problems involving time zones, local times
and time differences.

E1.16 Money Notes and examples

1 Calculate with money.

2 Convert from one currency to another.

E1.17 Exponential growth and decay Notes and examples

Use exponential growth and decay. e.g. depreciation, population change.

Knowledge of e is not required.

E1.18 Surds Notes and examples

1 Understand and use surds, including simplifying Examples include:

expressions.
• 20 = 2 5
200 − 32 = 6 2 .
2 Rationalise the denominator. Examples include:
10
• =2 5
5
1 1+ 3
= .
−1 + 3 2

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2 Algebra and graphs

E2.1 Introduction to algebra Notes and examples

1 Know that letters can be used to represent

generalised numbers.
2 Substitute numbers into expressions and
formulas.

E2.2 Algebraic manipulation Notes and examples

1 Simplify expressions by collecting like terms. Simplify means give the answer in its simplest form,
e.g. 2a2 + 3ab – 1 + 5a2 – 9ab + 4 = 7a2 – 6ab + 3.
2 Expand products of algebraic expressions. e.g. expand 3x(2x – 4y), (3x + y)(x – 4y).
Includes products of more than two brackets,
e.g. expand (x – 2)(x + 3)(2x + 1).
3 Factorise by extracting common factors. Factorise means factorise fully,
e.g. 9x2 + 15xy = 3x(3x + 5y).
4 Factorise expressions of the form:
• ax + bx + kay + kby
• a2 x2 − b2y2
• a2 + 2ab + b2
• ax2 + bx + c
• ax3 + bx2 + cx.
5 Complete the square for expressions in the form
ax2 + bx + c.

E2.3 Algebraic fractions Notes and examples

1 Manipulate algebraic fractions. Examples include:

• x +x–4
3 2
• 2x – 3(x –5)
3 2
• 3a × 9a
4 10
• 3a ÷ 9a
4 10
• 1 +x+1.
x–2 x–3

e.g.
x2 – 2x .
2 Factorise and simplify rational expressions.
x2 – 5x + 6

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E2.4 Indices II Notes and examples

1 Understand and use indices (positive, zero, e.g. solve:

negative and fractional). • 32x = 2
• 5x + 1 = 25x.
2 Understand and use the rules of indices. e.g. simplify:
− 2 1
• 3x 4 # 3 x 2
2 12 ' − 2
5 x 2x
J 5N3
2x
• KK OO .
L3P
Knowledge of logarithms is not required.

E2.5 Equations Notes and examples

1 Construct expressions, equations and formulas. e.g. write an expression for the product of two
consecutive even numbers.
Includes constructing simultaneous equations.
2 Solve linear equations in one unknown. Examples include:
• 3x + 4 = 10
• 5 – 2x = 3(x + 7).
3 Solve fractional equations with numerical and Examples include:
linear algebraic denominators.
• x =4
2x + 1
•
2 + 3 =1
x + 2 2x – 1
•
x = 3 .
x+2 x–6
4 Solve simultaneous linear equations in two
unknowns.
5 Solve simultaneous equations, involving one With powers no higher than two.
linear and one non-linear.
6 Solve quadratic equations by factorisation, Includes writing a quadratic expression in
completing the square and by use of the completed square form.
quadratic formula. Candidates may be expected to give solutions in
surd form.
The quadratic formula is given in the List of
formulas.
7 Change the subject of formulas. e.g. change the subject of a formula where:
• the subject appears twice
• there is a power or root of the subject.

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E2.6 Inequalities Notes and examples

1 Represent and interpret inequalities, including on When representing and interpreting inequalities on
a number line. a number line:
• open circles should be used to represent strict
inequalities (<, >)
• closed circles should be used to represent
inclusive inequalities (⩽, ⩾).
e.g. – 3 ⩽ x < 1

x
–3 –2 –1 0 1

2 Construct, solve and interpret linear inequalities. Examples include:

• 3x < 2x + 4
• –3 ⩽ 3x – 2 < 7 .
3 Represent and interpret linear inequalities in two The following conventions should be used:
variables graphically. • broken lines should be used to represent strict
inequalities (<, >)
• solid lines should be used to represent inclusive
inequalities (⩽, ⩾)
• shading should be used to represent unwanted
regions (unless otherwise directed in the
question).
e.g.
y x<1 y
2 2
y⩾1
1 1
x x
0 0
1 2 1 2

4 List inequalities that define a given region. Linear programming problems are not included.

E2.7 Sequences Notes and examples

1 Continue a given number sequence or pattern. Subscript notation may be used, e.g. Tn is the nth
term of sequence T.
2 Recognise patterns in sequences, including the Includes linear, quadratic, cubic and exponential
term-to-term rule, and relationships between sequences and simple combinations of these.
different sequences.
3 Find and use the nth term of sequences.

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2 Algebra and graphs (continued)

E2.8 Proportion Notes and examples

Express direct and inverse proportion in algebraic Includes linear, square, square root, cube and cube
terms and use this form of expression to find root proportion.
unknown quantities. Knowledge of proportional symbol (∝) is required.

E2.9 Graphs in practical situations Notes and examples

1 Use and interpret graphs in practical situations Includes estimation and interpretation of the
including travel graphs and conversion graphs. gradient of a tangent at a point.
2 Draw graphs from given data.
3 Apply the idea of rate of change to simple
kinematics involving distance–time and
speed–time graphs, acceleration and
deceleration.
4 Calculate distance travelled as area under a Areas will involve linear sections of the graph only.
speed–time graph.

E2.10 Graphs of functions Notes and examples

1 Construct tables of values, and draw, recognise Examples include:

and interpret graphs for functions of the following • y = x3 + x – 4
forms: 3
• y = 2x + 2
• axn (includes sums of no more than three of x
these)
y= × 2x.
1
•
• abx + c 4

where n = –2, –1, − 2 , 0, 2 , 1, 2, 3; a and c are

1 1
  
   rational numbers; and b is a positive integer.
2 Solve associated equations graphically, including e.g. finding the intersection of a line and a curve.
finding and interpreting roots by graphical
methods.
3 Draw and interpret graphs representing
exponential growth and decay problems.

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2 Algebra and graphs (continued)

E2.11 Sketching curves Notes and examples

Recognise, sketch and interpret graphs of the Functions will be equivalent to:
following functions: • ax + by = c
(a) linear • y = ax2 + bx + c
(b) quadratic • y = ax3 + b
(c) cubic • y = ax3 + bx2 + cx
(d) reciprocal a
• y= +b
(e) exponential. x
y = arx + b
where a, b and c are rational numbers and r is a
rational, positive number.
Knowledge of turning points, roots and symmetry is
required.
Knowledge of vertical and horizontal asymptotes is
required.
Finding turning points of quadratics by completing
the square is required.

E2.12 Differentiation Notes and examples

1 Estimate gradients of curves by drawing

tangents.
dy
2 Use the derivatives of functions of the form axn, notation will be expected.
dx
where a is a rational constant and n is a positive
integer or zero, and simple sums of not more
than three of these.
3 Apply differentiation to gradients and stationary
points (turning points).
4 Discriminate between maxima and minima by Maximum and minimum points may be identified by:
any method. • an accurate sketch
• use of the second differential
• inspecting the gradient either side of a turning
point.
Candidates are not expected to identify points of
inflection.

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E2.13 Functions Notes and examples

1 Understand functions, domain and range and Examples include:

use function notation.
• f (x) = 3x – 5

• g(x) = 3(x + 4)
5
• h(x) = 2x2 + 3.

2 Understand and find inverse functions f –1(x).

3
3 Form composite functions as defined by e.g. f(x) = and g(x) = (3x + 5)2. Find fg(x).
x+2
gf(x) = g(f(x)). Give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form.

Candidates are not expected to find the domains

and ranges of composite functions.
This topic may include mapping diagrams.

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3 Coordinate geometry
E3.1 Coordinates Notes and examples

Use and interpret Cartesian coordinates in two

dimensions.

E3.2 Drawing linear graphs Notes and examples

Draw straight-line graphs for linear equations. Examples include:

• y = –2x + 5
• y = 7 – 4x
• 3x + 2y = 5.

E3.3 Gradient of linear graphs Notes and examples

1 Find the gradient of a straight line.

2 Calculate the gradient of a straight line from the
coordinates of two points on it.

E3.4 Length and midpoint Notes and examples

1 Calculate the length of a line segment.

2 Find the coordinates of the midpoint of a line
segment.

E3.5 Equations of linear graphs Notes and examples

Interpret and obtain the equation of a straight-line Questions may:

graph.
• use and request lines in different forms, e.g.
ax + by = c
y = mx + c
x=k
• involve finding the equation when the graph is
given
• ask for the gradient or y-intercept of a graph
from an equation, e.g. find the gradient and
y-intercept of the graph with equation
5x + 4y = 8.
Candidates are expected to give equations of a line
in a fully simplified form.

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E3.6 Parallel lines Notes and examples

Find the gradient and equation of a straight line e.g. find the equation of the line parallel to
parallel to a given line. y = 4x – 1 that passes through (1, –3).

E3.7 Perpendicular lines Notes and examples

Find the gradient and equation of a straight line Examples include:

perpendicular to a given line. • find the gradient of a line perpendicular to
2y = 3x + 1
• find the equation of the perpendicular bisector
of the line joining the points (–3, 8) and (9, –2).

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4 Geometry
E4.1 Geometrical terms Notes and examples

1 Use and interpret the following geometrical Candidates are not expected to show that two
terms: shapes are congruent.
• point
• vertex
• line
• plane
• parallel
• perpendicular
• perpendicular bisector
• bearing
• right angle
• acute, obtuse and reflex angles
• interior and exterior angles
• similar
• congruent
• scale factor.
2 Use and interpret the vocabulary of: Includes the following terms.
• triangles Triangles:
• special quadrilaterals • equilateral
• polygons • isosceles
• nets • scalene
• solids. • right-angled.
Quadrilaterals:
• square
• rectangle
• kite
• rhombus
• parallelogram
• trapezium.
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E4.1 Geometrical terms (continued) Notes and examples

Polygons:
• regular and irregular polygons
• pentagon
• hexagon
• octagon
• decagon.
Solids:
• cube
• cuboid
• prism
• cylinder
• pyramid
• cone
• sphere
• hemisphere
• frustum
• face
• surface
• edge.
3 Use and interpret the vocabulary of a circle. Includes the following terms:
• centre
• radius (plural radii)
• diameter
• circumference
• semicircle
• chord
• tangent
• major and minor arc
• sector
• segment.

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4 Geometry (continued)
E4.2 Geometrical constructions Notes and examples

1 Measure and draw lines and angles. A ruler should be used for all straight edges.
Constructions of perpendicular bisectors and angle
bisectors are not required.
2 Construct a triangle, given the lengths of all e.g. construct a rhombus by drawing two triangles.
sides, using a ruler and pair of compasses only. Construction arcs must be shown.
3 Draw, use and interpret nets. Examples include:
• draw nets of cubes, cuboids, prisms and
pyramids
• use measurements from nets to calculate
volumes and surface areas.

E4.3 Scale drawings Notes and examples

1 Draw and interpret scale drawings. A ruler must be used for all straight edges.
2 Use and interpret three-figure bearings. Bearings are measured clockwise from north
(000° to 360°).
e.g. find the bearing of A from B if the bearing of B
from A is 025°.
Includes an understanding of the terms north, east,
south and west.
e.g. point D is due east of point C.

E4.4 Similarity Notes and examples

1 Calculate lengths of similar shapes.

2 Use the relationships between lengths and areas Includes use of scale factor, e.g.

Volume of A `Length of Aj
of similar shapes and lengths, surface areas and 3
volumes of similar solids. = .
Volume of B `Length of Bj3

3 Solve problems and give simple explanations Includes showing that two triangles are similar
involving similarity. using geometric reasons.

E4.5 Symmetry Notes and examples

1 Recognise line symmetry and order of rotational Includes properties of triangles, quadrilaterals and
symmetry in two dimensions. polygons directly related to their symmetries.
2 Recognise symmetry properties of prisms, e.g. identify planes and axes of symmetry.
cylinders, pyramids and cones.

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4 Geometry (continued)
E4.6 Angles Notes and examples

1 Calculate unknown angles and give simple Knowledge of 3-letter notation for angles is
explanations using the following geometrical required, e.g. angle ABC. Candidates are expected
properties: to use the correct geometrical terminology when
• sum of angles at a point = 360° giving reasons for answers.
• sum of angles at a point on a straight line = 180°
• vertically opposite angles are equal
• angle sum of a triangle = 180° and angle sum
of a quadrilateral = 360°.
2 Calculate unknown angles and give geometric
explanations for angles formed within parallel lines:
• corresponding angles are equal
• alternate angles are equal
• co-interior angles sum to 180° (supplementary).
3 Know and use angle properties of regular and Includes exterior and interior angles, and angle
irregular polygons. sum.

E4.7 Circle theorems I Notes and examples

Calculate unknown angles and give explanations Candidates are expected to use the geometrical
using the following geometrical properties of circles: properties listed in the syllabus when giving
• angle in a semicircle = 90° reasons for answers.
• angle between tangent and radius = 90°
• angle at the centre is twice the angle at the
circumference
• angles in the same segment are equal
• opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral sum to
180° (supplementary)
• alternate segment theorem.

E4.8 Circle theorems II Notes and examples

Use the following symmetry properties of circles: Candidates are expected to use the geometrical
properties listed in the syllabus when giving
• equal chords are equidistant from the centre
reasons for answers.
• the perpendicular bisector of a chord passes
through the centre
• tangents from an external point are equal in
length.

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5 Mensuration
E5.1 Units of measure Notes and examples

Use metric units of mass, length, area, volume Units include:

and capacity in practical situations and convert • mm, cm, m, km
quantities into larger or smaller units.
• mm2, cm2, m2, km2
• mm3, cm3, m3
• ml, l
• g, kg.
Conversion between units includes:
• between different units of area, e.g. cm2 ↔ m2
• between units of volume and capacity,
e.g. m3 ↔ litres.

E5.2 Area and perimeter Notes and examples

Carry out calculations involving the perimeter and Except for the area of a triangle, formulas are not
area of a rectangle, triangle, parallelogram and given.
trapezium.

E5.3 Circles, arcs and sectors Notes and examples

1 Carry out calculations involving the Answers may be asked for in terms of π.
circumference and area of a circle. Formulas are given in the List of formulas.
2 Carry out calculations involving arc length and Includes minor and major sectors.
sector area as fractions of the circumference and
area of a circle.

E5.4 Surface area and volume Notes and examples

Carry out calculations and solve problems involving Answers may be asked for in terms of π.
the surface area and volume of a: The following formulas are given in the List of
• cuboid formulas:
• prism • curved surface area of a cylinder
• cylinder • curved surface area of a cone
• sphere • surface area of a sphere
• pyramid • volume of a prism
• cone. • volume of a pyramid
• volume of a cylinder
• volume of a cone
• volume of a sphere.

The term prism refers to any solid with a uniform

cross-section, e.g. a cylindrical sector.

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E5.5 Compound shapes and parts of shapes Notes and examples

1 Carry out calculations and solve problems Answers may be asked for in terms of π.
involving perimeters and areas of:
• compound shapes
• parts of shapes.
2 Carry out calculations and solve problems
involving surface areas and volumes of:
• compound solids
• parts of solids. e.g. find the surface area and volume of a frustum.

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6 Trigonometry
E6.1 Pythagoras’ theorem Notes and examples

Know and use Pythagoras’ theorem.

E6.2 Right-angled triangles Notes and examples

1 Know and use the sine, cosine and tangent Angles will be given in degrees and answers should
ratios for acute angles in calculations involving be written in degrees, with decimals correct to one
sides and angles of a right-angled triangle. decimal place.
2 Solve problems in two dimensions using Knowledge of bearings may be required.
Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry.
3 Know that the perpendicular distance from a
point to a line is the shortest distance to the line.
4 Carry out calculations involving angles of
elevation and depression.

E6.3 Exact trigonometric values Notes and examples

Know the exact values of:

1 sin x and cos x for x = 0°, 30°, 45°, 60° and 90°.
2 tan x for x = 0°, 30°, 45° and 60°.

E6.4 Trigonometric functions Notes and examples

1 Recognise, sketch and interpret the following

graphs for 0° ⩽ x ⩽ 360°:
• y = sin x
• y = cos x
• y = tan x.
2 Solve trigonometric equations involving sin x, e.g. solve:
cos x or tan x, for 0° ⩽ x ⩽ 360°. 3
• sin x = 2 for 0° ⩽ x ⩽ 360°
• 2 cos x + 1 = 0 for 0° ⩽ x ⩽ 360°.

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E6.5 Non-right-angled triangles Notes and examples

1 Use the sine and cosine rules in calculations Includes problems involving obtuse angles and the
involving lengths and angles for any triangle. ambiguous case.
2 Use the formula The sine and cosine rules and the formula for area
area of triangle = 2 ab sin C.
1
of a triangle are given in the List of formulas.

E6.6 Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry Notes and examples

in 3D

Carry out calculations and solve problems in

three dimensions using Pythagoras’ theorem
and trigonometry, including calculating the angle
between a line and a plane.

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7 Transformations and vectors

E7.1 Transformations Notes and examples

Recognise, describe and draw the following Questions may involve combinations of
transformations: transformations. A ruler must be used for all straight
1 Reflection of a shape in a straight line. edges.

2 Rotation of a shape about a centre through

multiples of 90°.
3 Enlargement of a shape from a centre by a scale Positive, fractional and negative scale factors may
factor. be used.
JN
x
4 Translation of a shape by a vector KK OO .
y
LP

E7.2 Vectors in two dimensions Notes and examples

1 Describe a translation using a vector represented Vectors will be printed as AB or a.

JN
x
  by KK OO , AB or a.
y
LP
2 Add and subtract vectors.
3 Multiply a vector by a scalar.

E7.3 Magnitude of a vector Notes and examples

JN
x
Calculate the magnitude of a vector KK OO as The magnitudes of vectors will be denoted by
y
LP modulus signs, e.g.
x 2 +y 2 .
• a is the magnitude of a
• AB is the magnitude of AB .

E7.4 Vector geometry Notes and examples

1 Represent vectors by directed line segments.

2 Use position vectors.
3 Use the sum and difference of two or more
vectors to express given vectors in terms of two
coplanar vectors.
4 Use vectors to reason and to solve geometric Examples include:
problems. • show that vectors are parallel
• show that 3 points are collinear
• solve vector problems involving ratio and
similarity.

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8 Probability
E8.1 Introduction to probability Notes and examples

1 Understand and use the probability scale from P(A) is the probability of A
0 to 1. P(A′) is the probability of not A
2 Understand and use probability notation.

3 Calculate the probability of a single event. Probabilities should be given as a fraction, decimal
or percentage.
Problems may require using information from
tables, graphs or Venn diagrams.
4 Understand that the probability of an event e.g. P(B) = 0.8, find P(B′)
not occurring = 1 – the probability of the event
occurring.

E8.2 Relative and expected frequencies Notes and examples

1 Understand relative frequency as an estimate of e.g. use results of experiments with a spinner to
probability. estimate the probability of a given outcome.
2 Calculate expected frequencies. e.g. use probability to estimate an expected value
from a population.
Includes understanding what is meant by fair, bias
and random.

E8.3 Probability of combined events Notes and examples

Calculate the probability of combined events using, Combined events could be with or without
where appropriate: replacement.
• sample space diagrams
• Venn diagrams The notation P(A ∩ B) and P(A ∪ B) may be used
in the context of Venn diagrams.
• tree diagrams. On tree diagrams outcomes will be written at the
end of branches and probabilities by the side of the
branches.

E8.4 Conditional probability Notes and examples

Calculate conditional probability using Venn Knowledge of notation, P(A|B), and formulas
diagrams, tree diagrams and tables. relating to conditional probability is not required.

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9 Statistics
E9.1 Classifying statistical data Notes and examples

Classify and tabulate statistical data. e.g. tally tables, two-way tables.

E9.2 Interpreting statistical data Notes and examples

1 Read, interpret and draw inferences from tables

and statistical diagrams.
2 Compare sets of data using tables, graphs and e.g. compare averages and measures of spread
statistical measures. between two data sets.
3 Appreciate restrictions on drawing conclusions
from given data.

E9.3 Averages and measures of spread Notes and examples

1 Calculate the mean, median, mode, quartiles,

range and interquartile range for individual data
and distinguish between the purposes for which
these are used.
2 Calculate an estimate of the mean for grouped
discrete or grouped continuous data.
3 Identify the modal class from a grouped
frequency distribution.

E9.4 Statistical charts and diagrams Notes and examples

Draw and interpret:

(a) bar charts Includes composite (stacked) and dual (side-by-
(b) pie charts side) bar charts.
(c) pictograms
(d) stem-and-leaf diagrams Stem-and-leaf diagrams should have ordered data
with a key.
(e) simple frequency distributions.

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9 Statistics (continued)
E9.5 Scatter diagrams Notes and examples

1 Draw and interpret scatter diagrams. Plotted points should be clearly marked, for
example as small crosses (×).
2 Understand what is meant by positive, negative
and zero correlation.
3 Draw by eye, interpret and use a straight line of A line of best fit:
best fit.
• should be a single ruled line drawn by
inspection
• should extend across the full data set
• does not need to coincide exactly with any of
the points but there should be a roughly even
distribution of points either side of the line over
its entire length.

E9.6 Cumulative frequency diagrams Notes and examples

1 Draw and interpret cumulative frequency tables Plotted points on a cumulative frequency diagram
and diagrams. should be clearly marked, for example as small
crosses (×), and be joined with a smooth curve.
2 Estimate and interpret the median, percentiles,
quartiles and interquartile range from cumulative
frequency diagrams.

E9.7 Histograms Notes and examples

1 Draw and interpret histograms. On histograms, the vertical axis is labelled

‘Frequency density’.
2 Calculate with frequency density.
Frequency density is defined as
frequency density = frequency ÷ class width.

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