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SYLLABUS
Cambridge O Level
Mathematics (Syllabus D)
4024
For examination in June and November 2015
Mathematics (Syllabus D)
For Centres in Mauritius
4029
For examination in November 2015
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Changes to syllabus for 2015
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Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Why choose Cambridge?
1.2 Why choose Cambridge O Level?
1.3 Why choose Cambridge O Level Mathematics?
1.4 How can I find out more?
2. Teacher support .............................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Support materials
2.2 Resource lists
2.3 Training
3. Assessment at a glance ................................................................................................. 6
4. Syllabus aims and assessment objectives ...................................................................... 9
4.1 Syllabus aims
4.2 Assessment objectives
5. Syllabus content ........................................................................................................... 10
6. Mathematical notation .................................................................................................. 17
7. Other information ......................................................................................................... 22
Introduction
2 Cambridge O Level Mathematics (Syllabus D) 4024/4029. Syllabus for examination in 2015.
1. Introduction
1.1 Why choose Cambridge?
Recognition
Cambridge International Examinations is the worlds largest provider of international education programmes
and qualifications for learners aged 5 to 19. We are part of Cambridge Assessment, a department of the
University of Cambridge, trusted for excellence in education. Our qualifications are recognised by the worlds
universities and employers.
Cambridge O Level is internationally recognised by schools, universities and employers as equivalent in
demand to Cambridge IGCSE
y
x
, AB
or a;
add vectors and multiply a vector by a scalar;
calculate the magnitude of a vector
y
x
as x y
2 2
+ .
(Vectors will be printed as
AB
or a);
represent vectors by directed line segments; use the sum and
difference of two vectors to express given vectors in terms of two
coplanar vectors; use position vectors.
Mathematical notation
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6. Mathematical notation
The list which follows summarises the notation used in the Cambridges Mathematics examinations.
Although primarily directed towards Advanced/HSC (Principal) level, the list also applies, where relevant,
to examinations at Cambridge O Level/S.C.
1. Set Notation
is an element of
is not an element of
{x
1
, x
2
,} the set with elements x
1
, x
2
,
{x: } the set of all x such that
n ( A) the number of elements in set A
the empty set
universal set
A the complement of the set A
k the set of positive integers, {1, 2, 3, }
w the set of integers {0, 1, 2, 3, }
w
+
the set of positive integers {1, 2, 3, }
w
n
the set of integers modulo n, {0, 1, 2, , n 1}
n the set of rational numbers
n
+
the set of positive rational numbers, {x n: x
>
0}
n
0
+
the set of positive rational numbers and zero, {x n: x 0}
o the set of real numbers
o
+
the set of positive real numbers {x o: x
>
0}
o
0
+
the set of positive real numbers and zero {x o: x 0}
o
n
the real n tuples
` the set of complex numbers
is a subset of
is a proper subset of
is not a subset of
is not a proper subset of
union
intersection
[a, b] the closed interval {x o: a x b}
[a, b) the interval {x o: a x < b}
(a, b] the interval {x o: a
<
x b}
(a, b) the open interval {x o: a
<
x
<
b}
yRx y is related to x by the relation R
y x y is equivalent to x, in the context of some equivalence relation
Mathematical notation
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2. Miscellaneous Symbols
= is equal to
is not equal to
is identical to or is congruent to
is approximately equal to
is isomorphic to
is proportional to
<
; << is less than, is much less than
, is less than or equal to, is not greater than
>
; >> is greater than, is much greater than
, is greater than or equal to, is not less than
infinity
3. Operations
a + b a plus b
a b a minus b
a b, ab, a.b a multiplied by b
a b,
a
b
, a/b a divided by b
a : b the ratio of a to b
=
n
i
i
a
1
a
1
+ a
2
+ . . . + a
n
a the positive square root of the real number a
| a | the modulus of the real number a
n! n factorial for n k (0! = 1)
r
n
the binomial coefficient
n
r n
!
! ( ) r !
, for n, r k, 0 r n
!
) 1 )...( 1 (
r
r n n n +
, for n n, r k
Mathematical notation
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4. Functions
f function f
f (x) the value of the function f at x
f : A B f is a function under which each element of set A has an image
in set B
f : x a y the function f maps the element x to the element y
f
1
the inverse of the function f
g
f )( x) or gf ( x) = g(f ( x))
the limit of f ( x) as x tends to a
x; x an increment of x
d
dx
y
the derivative of y with respect to x
d
dx
n
n
y
the nth derivative of y with respect to x
f ( x), f ( x), , f
(n)
( x) the first, second, , nth derivatives of f ( x) with respect to x
indefinite integral of y with respect to x
the definite integral of y with respect to x for values of x
between a and b
the partial derivative of y with respect to x
x, x, the first, second, . . . derivatives of x with respect to time
5. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
e base of natural logarithms
e
x
, exp x exponential function of x
log
a
x logarithm to the base a of x
ln x natural logarithm of x
lg x logarithm of x to base 10
6. Circular and Hyperbolic Functions and Relations
sin, cos, tan,
cosec, sec, cot
}
the circular functions
sin
1
, cos
1
, tan
1
,
cosec
1
, sec
1
, cot
1
}
the inverse circular relations
sinh, cosh, tanh,
cosech, sech, coth
}
the hyperbolic functions
sinh
1
, cosh
1
, tanh
1
,
cosech
1
, sech
1
, coth
1
}
the inverse hyperbolic relations
lim
x a
x f( )
x yd
b
a
x y d
x
y
Mathematical notation
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7. Complex Numbers
i square root of 1
z a complex number, z = x + iy
= r (cos + i sin ), r o
0
+
= re
i
, r o
0
+
Re z the real part of z, Re (x + iy) = x
Imz the imaginary part of z, Im (x + iy) = y
| z | the modulus of z, | x + iy | = (x
2
+ y
2
), | r (cos + i sin )| = r
arg z the argument of z, arg(r (cos + i sin )) = , < Y
z* the complex conjugate of z, (x + iy)* = x iy
8. Matrices
M a matrix M
M
1
the inverse of the square matrix M
M
T
the transpose of the matrix M
det M the determinant of the square matrix M
9. Vectors
a the vector a
AB
| the magnitude of AB
sample mean
s
2
unbiased estimate of population variance from a sample,
2
1
1
= s
n
(x x
)
2
probability density function of the standardised normal variable
with distribution N (0, 1)
corresponding cumulative distribution function
linear product-moment correlation coefficient for a population
r linear product-moment correlation coefficient for a sample
Cov(X, Y ) covariance of X and Y
Other information
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7. Other information
Equality and inclusion
Cambridge International Examinations has taken great care in the preparation of this syllabus and
assessment materials to avoid bias of any kind. To comply with the UK Equality Act (2010), Cambridge has
designed this qualification with the aim of avoiding direct and indirect discrimination.
The standard assessment arrangements may present unnecessary barriers for candidates with disabilities
or learning difficulties. Arrangements can be put in place for these candidates to enable them to access the
assessments and receive recognition of their attainment. Access arrangements will not be agreed if they
give candidates an unfair advantage over others or if they compromise the standards being assessed.
Candidates who are unable to access the assessment of any component may be eligible to receive an award
based on the parts of the assessment they have taken.
Information on access arrangements is found in the Cambridge Handbook which can be downloaded from
the website www.cie.org.uk
Language
This syllabus and the associated assessment materials are available in English only.
Grading and reporting
Cambridge O Level results are shown by one of the grades A*, A, B, C, D or E, indicating the standard
achieved, A* being the highest and E the lowest. Ungraded indicates that the candidates performance fell
short of the standard required for grade E. Ungraded will be reported on the statement of results but not
on the certificate. The letters Q (result pending); X (no results) and Y (to be issued) may also appear on the
statement of results but not on the certificate.
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known as administrative zones. Where the component entry code has two digits, the first digit is the
component number given in the syllabus. The second digit is the location code, specific to an administrative
zone. Information about entry codes, examination timetables and administrative instructions can be found in
the Cambridge Guide to Making Entries.
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