Syllabus content at a glance

Mathematics D

3. Syllabus content at a glance

All candidates will study the following themes or topics:

Theme or topic Theme or topic

1. Number 22. Sequences


2. Set language and notation 23. Variation


3. Squares, square roots, cubes and cube roots 24. Graphs in practical situations


4. Directed numbers 25. Graphs of functions


5. Vulgar and decimal fractions and percentages 26. Function notation


6. Ordering 27. Coordinate geometry


7. Standard form 28. Geometrical terms


8. The four operations 29. Geometrical constructions


9. Estimation 30. Similarity and congruence


10. Limits of accuracy 31. Symmetry


11. Ratio, proportion, rate 32. Angles


12. Percentages 33. Loci


13. Use of an electronic calculator 34. Measures


14. Time 35. Mensuration


15. Money 36. Trigonometry


16. Personal and small business finance 37. Vectors in two dimensions


17. Algebraic representation and formulae 38. Matrices


18. Algebraic manipulation 39. Transformations


19. Indices 40. Probability


20. Solutions of equations and inequalities 41. Categorical, numerical and grouped data


21. Graphical representation of inequalities 42. Statistical diagrams


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Cambridge O Level Additional Mathematics 4037 syllabus for 2023 and 2024. Syllabus overview

 
Additional Mathematics

Content overview
All candidates will study the following topics:
1 Functions

2 Quadratic functions

3 Equations, inequalities and graphs

4 Indices and surds

5 Factors of polynomials

6 Simultaneous equations

7 Logarithmic and exponential functions

8 Straight line graphs

9 Circular measure

10 Trigonometry

11 Permutations and combinations

12 Series

13 Vectors in two dimensions

14 Differentiation and integration

The content of Cambridge O Level Mathematics is assumed as prerequisite knowledge for this qualification.

Calculators
The syllabus assumes that candidates will be in possession of a scientific calculator for both papers.

Candidates must show all necessary working; no marks will be given to unsupported answers from a calculator.

Non-exact numerical answers will be required to be given correct to three significant figures, or one decimal place
in the case of angles in degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in the question.

Mathematical notation
The list of mathematical notation that may be used in examinations for this syllabus is available on our website at
www.cambridgeinternational.org/4037

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Cambridge O Level Chemistry 5070 syllabus for 2023, 2024 and 2025. Syllabus overview

 
Chemistry
Content overview
Candidates study the following topics:
1 States of matter

2 Atoms, elements and compounds

3 Stoichiometry

4 Electrochemistry

5 Chemical energetics

6 Chemical reactions

7 Acids, bases and salts

8 The Periodic Table

9 Metals

10 Chemistry of the environment

11 Organic chemistry

12 Experimental techniques and chemical analysis

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Cambridge O Level Biology 5090 syllabus for 2023, 2024 and 2025. Syllabus overview

 
Biology
Content overview
Candidates study the following topics:

1 Cells

2 Classification

3 Movement into and out of cells

4 Biological molecules

5 Enzymes

6 Plant nutrition

7 Transport in flowering plants

8 Human nutrition

9 Human gas exchange

10 Respiration

11 Transport in humans

12 Disease and immunity

13 Excretion

14 Coordination and control

15 Coordination and response in plants

16 Development of organisms and continuity of life

17 Inheritance

18 Biotechnology and genetic modification

19 Relationships of organisms with one another and with the environment

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Cambridge O Level Physics 5054 syllabus for 2023, 2024 and 2025. Syllabus overview

 
Physics
Content overview
Candidates study the following topics:
1 Motion, forces and energy

2 Thermal physics

3 Waves

4 Electricity and magnetism

5 Nuclear physics

6 Space physics

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