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CSEC Maths Summarized Syllabus

The CSEC Mathematics syllabus consists of ten sections covering topics such as Computation, Number Theory, Consumer Arithmetic, Sets, Measurement, Statistics, Algebra, Relations, Functions and Graphs, Geometry and Trigonometry, and Vectors and Matrices. The examination format includes Paper 2, which is divided into two sections: Section I with 90 marks focusing on core topics and Section II with 30 marks based on optional objectives. Each section contains structured and problem-solving questions designed to assess students' understanding and application of mathematical concepts.

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CSEC Maths Summarized Syllabus

The CSEC Mathematics syllabus consists of ten sections covering topics such as Computation, Number Theory, Consumer Arithmetic, Sets, Measurement, Statistics, Algebra, Relations, Functions and Graphs, Geometry and Trigonometry, and Vectors and Matrices. The examination format includes Paper 2, which is divided into two sections: Section I with 90 marks focusing on core topics and Section II with 30 marks based on optional objectives. Each section contains structured and problem-solving questions designed to assess students' understanding and application of mathematical concepts.

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CSEC MATHEMATICS SYLLABUS

-PAPER II-
The CSEC Mathematics syllabus is arranged in ten sections, namely:

Section 1 - Computation

Section 2 - Number Theory

Section 3 - Consumer Arithmetic

Section 4 - Sets

Section 5 - Measurement

Section 6 - Statistics

Section 7 - Algebra

Section 8 - Relations, Functions and Graphs

Section 9 - Geometry and Trigonometry

Section 10 - Vectors and Matrices

FORMAT OF THE EXAMINATIONS

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Paper 2:
Section I: 90 marks

The section will consist of 8 compulsory structured and problem-solving


type questions based on the Core.

The marks allocated to the topics are:

Sections No. of marks


Sets 5

Consumer Arithmetic and Computation 10


Measurement
10
Statistics
10
Algebra
15
Relations, Functions and Graphs 10
Geometry and Trigonometry
20
*Combination question/ investigation 10
Total
90

* Combination question/investigation may be set on any combination of objectives


in the Core including Number Theory.

Section II: 30 marks

This section will consist of 3 structured or problem-solving questions


based mainly on the Optional Objectives of the syllabus. There will
be 1 question from each of the Sections Algebra and Relations,
Functions and Graphs; Measurement and Geometry and Trigonometry;
and Vectors and Matrices.

Computation (Section I)

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 Basic Arithmetic Operations: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of
integers, decimals, and fractions.
 Order of Operations: BODMAS (Brackets, Orders, Division/Multiplication,
Addition/Subtraction).
 Percentages: Calculating percentage, percentage increase/decrease, and finding the
percentage of a number.
 Approximations: Rounding numbers to a specified number of decimal places or
significant figures.
 Scientific Notation: Expressing numbers in scientific form and performing operations
on them.
 Estimation: Approximating answers in problem-solving.

Number Theory (Section II)

 Prime Numbers: Identification, properties, and prime factorization.


 Divisibility Rules: Recognizing numbers divisible by 2, 3, 5, etc.
 LCM and GCD: Finding the least common multiple (LCM) and greatest common
divisor (GCD) of numbers.
 Integer Operations: Operations involving positive and negative integers.
 Factors and Multiples: Identifying factors, multiples, and common factors/multiples
of numbers.
 Exponents and Powers: Laws of indices, simplifying expressions with exponents.
 Rational and Irrational Numbers: Understanding the difference and their
properties.

Consumer Arithmetic (Section III)

 Simple Interest: Calculation of simple interest, principal, rate, and time.


 Compound Interest: Understanding and calculating compound interest and its
applications.
 Profit and Loss: Calculating profit, loss, and selling price; percentage profit/loss.
 Discounts and Markups: Calculating discounts, percentage discounts, and markup
prices.
 Taxes: Calculating VAT (Value Added Tax) and other forms of taxation.
 Currency Exchange: Converting between different currencies using exchange rates.
 Loans and Mortgages: Understanding basic concepts of loan repayments and interest
on loans.

Sets (Section IV)

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 Set Notation: Definition of sets, elements, subsets, universal set, and empty set.
 Operations on Sets: Union, intersection, complement, and difference of sets.
 Venn Diagrams: Representing sets and operations using Venn diagrams.
 Cardinality: Determining the number of elements in a set.
 Set Identities: Working with basic set identities (e.g., De Morgan's laws, distributive
laws).
 Cartesian Product: Understanding the Cartesian product of sets and its applications.

Measurement (Section V)

 Units of Measurement: Understanding and converting between different units of


length, mass, area, volume, and time.
 Area and Perimeter: Calculating the area and perimeter of 2D shapes (e.g., triangles,
circles, rectangles).
 Volume and Surface Area: Calculating the volume and surface area of 3D objects
(e.g., cubes, cylinders, spheres, cones).
 Scale and Ratio: Working with scale drawings, maps, and ratios for measuring
quantities.
 Time and Speed: Calculations involving time, speed, and distance.
 Angles: Measurement and properties of angles, including complementary and
supplementary angles.

Statistics (Section VI)

 Data Collection: Types of data (qualitative, quantitative), sampling methods, surveys.


 Graphical Representation: Creating and interpreting bar charts, histograms, pie
charts, and line graphs.
 Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, median, mode, and their applications.
 Measures of Dispersion: Range, variance, and standard deviation.
 Probability: Basic probability concepts, calculating probabilities, and understanding
experimental vs theoretical probability.
 Cumulative Frequency: Constructing and interpreting cumulative frequency tables
and ogives.
 Correlation: Interpreting scatter plots and calculating the correlation coefficient.

Algebra (Section VII)

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 Simplification: Simplifying algebraic expressions and terms.
 Linear Equations: Solving linear equations in one variable and simultaneous linear
equations.
 Quadratic Equations: Solving quadratic equations by factorization, completing the
square, and using the quadratic formula.
 Polynomials: Operations with polynomials (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division).
 Inequalities: Solving and graphing linear inequalities.
 Sequences and Series: Arithmetic and geometric progressions, finding the nth term,
and sum of terms.
 Rational Expressions: Simplifying and solving equations involving rational
expressions.

Relations, Functions, and Graphs (Section VIII)

 Relations: Definition of a relation, domain, range, and the Cartesian product.


 Functions: Definition of functions, one-to-one, onto, and many-to-one functions.
 Function Notation: Working with function notation (e.g., f(x)).
 Graphing Functions: Graphing linear, quadratic, and other basic functions (e.g., f(x)

= ax + b, f(x) = x²).
 Transformation of Graphs: Translation, reflection, and stretching of graphs.
 Inverse Functions: Understanding and finding inverse functions.
 Solving Graphically: Using graphs to solve equations and inequalities.

Geometry and Trigonometry (Section IX)

 Geometrical Figures: Properties of triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles.


 Angles: Angle properties (e.g., interior angles of polygons, alternate angles,
corresponding angles).
 Congruence and Similarity: Criteria for congruent and similar shapes.
 Pythagoras' Theorem: Applications in right-angled triangles.
 Circle Theorems: Key theorems about circles (e.g., angles in a semicircle, cyclic
quadrilaterals).
 Trigonometric Ratios: Sine, cosine, tangent, and their applications.
 Solving Triangles: Using trigonometry to solve right-angled and non-right-angled
triangles.
 Trigonometric Identities: Fundamental identities (e.g., Pythagorean identity,
sum/difference identities).

Vectors and Matrices (Section X)

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 Vectors: Definitions, operations (addition, scalar multiplication), and magnitude of
vectors.
 Vector Applications: Representing displacement, velocity, and force vectors.
 Matrix Operations: Matrix addition, multiplication, and scalar multiplication.
 Determinants and Inverses: Finding determinants and inverses of matrices (2x2 and
3x3 matrices).
 Solving Equations with Matrices: Using matrices to solve simultaneous linear
equations.
 Transformations: Representing and performing geometric transformations (e.g.,
translation, rotation, reflection) using matrices.

FORMULAE AND TABLES PROVIDED IN THE


EXAMINATION

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