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EUROPEAN UNION
UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN
AND NORTHERN IRELAND
PASSPORT TO ADVANCED HIGHER MATHEMATICS
Name:
Tracking and Evaluation โ Advanced Higher Maths
Unit Knowledge Assessment Standards BLOCK/TOPIC Passed (- )
Methods in Algebra and
Calculus
1.1 Applying algebraic skills to partial fractions 1/1
1.2 Applying calculus skills through techniques of differentiation 1/3 & 2/1
1.3 Applying calculus skills through techniques of integration 1/4 & 2/2
1.4 Applying calculus skills to solving differential equations 2/3 & 3/1
Applications of Algebra
and Calculus
1.1 Applying algebraic skills to the binomial theorem and to complex
numbers
1/2 & 2/4
1.2 Applying algebraic skills to sequences and series 2/6 & 3/2
1.3 Applying algebraic skills to summation and mathematical proof 2/7
1.4 Applying algebraic and calculus skills to properties of functions 1/5
1.5 Applying algebraic and calculus skills to problems 1/6
Geometry, Proofs and Systems of Equations
1.1 Applying algebraic skills to matrices and systems of equations 1/7
1.2 Applying algebraic and geometric skills to vectors 3/3
1.3 Applying geometric skills to complex numbers 2/5
1.4 Applying algebraic skills to number theory 3/4
1.5 Applying algebraic and geometric skills to methods of proof 2/8
October score: % Grade: Band:
Prelim score: % Grade: Band:
On the next pages are all sub skills in the entire course. You can expect to be assessed on most of these
at some point. Complete the table to keep track of your progress and performance through the course.
The school website has notes, worksheets, answers, video tutorials and past paper questions for all topics.
Key Note
LEVEL C Subskill is at unit assessment level, a similar question could appear in a unit assessment or an exam.
LEVEL A/B Subskill is at exam level and a question of similar difficulty will only appear in an exam.
Unit 1
Topic SUBSKILL
Content/Explanation of standard LEVEL C
Content/Explanation of standard LEVEL A/ B
Additional support questions from AH Past
Papers 2010 to 2014
1. Algebraic Skills Methods in Algebra and Calculus Expressing rational functions as a sum of partial fractions (denominator of degree at most 3 and easily factorised)
Applications in Algebra and Calculus Expanding expressions using the binomial theorem
Express a proper rational function as a sum of partial fractions where the denominator may contain: distinct linear factors, an irreducible quadratic factor, a repeated linear factor
Use the binomial theorem
(๐ + ๐)๐ = โ (๐๐
) ๐๐โ๐๐๐๐๐=0 for r, nโ N
Expand an expression of the form (๐๐ฅ + ๐)๐
where ๐ โค 5 a,b โ Z
Reduce an improper rational function to a polynomial and a proper rational function by division or otherwise
Expand an expression of the form (๐๐ฅ๐ + ๐๐ฆ๐)๐ where a,b โ Q; p,q โ Z; nโค7
Using the general term for a binomial expansion, find a specific term in an expression
2010 Q7 first part 2011 Q1 first part 2012 Q15a) 2012 Q16b) first part 2010 Q5 2011 Q2 2012 Q4 2013 Q1 2014 Q2
2. Differentiation Methods in Algebra and Calculus Differentiating exponential and logarithmic functions
Differentiating functions using the chain rule
Differentiating functions given in the form of a product and in the form of a quotient Applying differentiation to problems, in context
Differentiate functions involving ๐๐ฅ, ๐๐๐ฅ
Apply the chain rule to differentiate the composition of at most 3 functions
Differentiate functions of the form ๐(๐ฅ)๐(๐ฅ)and ๐(๐ฅ)
๐(๐ฅ)
Know the definitions and use the derivatives of of tan x and
cot x
Apply Differentiation to rates of change, e.g. rectilinear motion and optimisation
Apply differentiation to problems in context eg A particle moves a distance s metres in t seconds. The
distance travelled by the particle is given by ๐ = 2๐ก3 โ23
2๐ก2 +
3๐ก + 5. Find the acceleration of the particle after 4 seconds. Apply differentiation to optimisation
Use the derivative of tan x
Know the definitions of sec x, cosec x
Candidates should be able to derive and use derivatives of
tan x, cot x, sec x, cosec x
Differentiating functions which require more than one application or combination of applications of chain rule, product rule and quotient rule eg
Know and use ๐๐ฆ
๐๐ฅ=
1๐๐ฅ
๐๐ฆ
Use logarithmic differentiation; recognise when it is appropriate in extended products, quotients, and in functions where the variable occurs in an index
2010 Q1a) 2011 Q7 2012 Q1b) 2013 Q2 2010 Q1a) 2011 Q3b), Q7 2012 Q1b) 2013 Q2 2010 Q1a) & b) 2011 Q3b), Q7 2012 Q1a) & b) 2013 Q2 2014 Q1a) 2012 Q12 2013 Q4a) 2013 Q13
3. Integration by Substitution Methods in Algebra and Calculus Integrating expressions using standard results Integrating by substitution Applications in Algebra and Calculus Applying integration to problems, in context
Use โซ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฅ , โซ๐๐ฅ
๐ฅ, โซ ๐ ๐๐2๐ฅ ๐๐ฅ
Use the integrals of 1
โ๐2โ๐ฅ2,
1
๐2+๐ฅ2
Use partial fractions to integrate proper rational functions where the denominator may have:
two separate or repeated linear factors
three linear factors with constant numerator
Integrate where the substitution is given eg use the substitution ๐ข = ๐๐๐ฅ to obtain
โซ1
๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฅ, where x > 1
Apply integration to volumes of revolution where the volume generated is by the rotation of the area under a single curve about the x axis.
Recognise and integrate expressions of the form
โซ ๐(๐(๐ฅ))๐โฒ(๐ฅ)๐๐ฅ and โซ๐โฒ(๐ฅ)
๐(๐ฅ)๐๐ฅ
Use partial fractions to integrate proper rational functions where the denominator may have:
three linear factors with non-constant numerator
a linear factor and an irreducible quadratic factor of the form ๐๐ฅ2 + ๐๐ฅ + ๐
Apply integration to volumes of revolution where the volume generated is by the rotation of the area under a single curve about the y axis. Use calculus to determine corresponding connected integrals Apply integration to the evaluation of areas including
integration with respect to y
2010 Q7 2011 Q1, Q11a) 2013 Q6 2010 Q3a) 2011 Q11b) 2012 Q8 2013 Q6 2014 Q12 2010 Q15 2013 Q4b) 2013 Q16 2013 Q17 2014 Q10
4. Properties of Functions Applications in Algebra and Calculus Finding the asymptotes to the graphs of rational functions
Investigating features of graphs and sketching graphs of functions
Find the vertical asymptote to the graph of a rational function
Find the non-vertical asymptote to the graph of a rational function
Investigate points of inflection , eg establish the coordinates of the point of inflection on the graph of y = x
3 + 3x
2 + 2x
Sketch related functions:
modulus functions
inverse functions
differentiated functions
translations and reflections
Investigate other features:
stationary points
domain and range
symmetry (odd/even)
continuous/discontinuous
extrema of functions: the maximum and minimum values
of a continuous function f defined on a closed interval [a,b]
can occur at stationary points, end points or points where f ' is not defined
eg calculate the maximum value, 0 โค ๐ฅ โค 4, of ๐(๐ฅ) = ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐2๐ฅ Sketch graphs using features given or obtained
2014 Q11a) & b) 2010 Q10 2011 Q6 2012 Q7a) & b) 2013 Q13a)-c) 2014 Q11
5. Matrices Geometry, Proof and Systems of Equations Using Gaussian elimination to solve a 3 x 3 system of linear equations Understanding and using matrix algebra
Find the solution to a system of equations Ax = b where A is a 3x3 matrix and where the solution is unique Candidates should understand the term augmented matrix
Perform matrix operations (at most order 3): addition, subtraction, multiplication by a scalar, multiplication of matrices
Candidates should know the meaning of the terms: matrix, element, row, column, order,
identity matrix, inverse, determinant, singular, non-singular, transpose.
Show that a system of equations has no solutions (inconsistency) Show that a system of equations has an infinite number of solutions (redundancy) Compare the solutions of related systems of two equations in two unknowns and recognise ill-conditioning Know and apply the properties of matrix addition and multiplication:
Know and apply key properties of the transpose, identity matrix and the inverse:
2010 Q14 2012 Q14 2014 Q3 2010 Q14 part 4 and 5 2011 Q4b) 2012 Q9 2013 Q3a) & c)
Calculating the determinant of a matrix
Finding the inverse of a matrix
Find the determinant of a 2x2 matrix and a 3x3 matrix Determine whether a matrix is singular
Know and use the inverse of a 2x2 matrix
Know and apply det(๐ด๐ต) = ๐๐๐ก๐ด๐๐๐ก๐ต
Find the inverse of a 3x3 matrix Use 2x2 matrices to carry out geometric transformations in the plane:
The transformations should include rotations, reflections and dilatations
Apply combinations of transformations
2011 Q4a) 2013 Q3b) 2010 Q4
UNIT 2
Topic SUBSKILL
Content/Explanation of standard LEVEL C
Content/Explanation of standard LEVEL A/ B
Additional support questions from AH
Past Papers 2010 to 2014
1. Further Differentiation Methods in Algebra and Calculus Differentiating inverse trigonometric functions Finding the derivative of functions defined implicitly
Finding the derivative of functions defined parametrically
๐ฃ๐ฅ =๐๐ฅ
๐๐ก, ๐ฃ๐ฆ =
๐๐ฆ
๐๐ก
Differentiating expressions of the form eg ๐ ๐๐โ1๐๐ฅ, (learners should know how to derive this.) Use differentiation to find the first derivative of a function defined implicitly including in context
eg๐ฅ3๐ฆ + ๐ฅ๐ฆ3 = 4 Apply differentiation to related rates in problems where the functional relationship is given implicitly, for example, the โfalling ladderโ problem. Use differentiation to find the first derivative of a function defined parametrically including in context eg Apply parametric differentiation to motion in a plane If the position is given by ๐ฅ = ๐(๐ก), ๐ฆ = ๐(๐ก) , then i) velocity components are given by
ii) speed = โ(๐๐ฅ
๐๐ก)
2
+ (๐๐ฆ
๐๐ก)
2
eg Apply differentiation to related rates in problems where the functional relationship is
given explicitly ๐ =1
3๐๐2โ; given
๐โ
๐๐ก find
๐๐
๐๐ก
๐ก๐๐โ1[๐(๐ฅ)], (differentiate with the aid of the formulae sheet.)
Use differentiation to find the second derivative of a function defined implicitly
Use differentiation to find the second derivative of a function defined parametrically Solve practical related rates by first establishing a functional relationship between appropriate variables
2011 Q3a) 2012 Q11a) 2013 Q11 2014 Q1b), Q6 2010 Q13 2012 Q13 2014 Q4
2. Further Integration Methods in Algebra and Calculus Integrating by parts
Use integration by parts with one application
Use integration by parts involving repeated applications
Eg โซ ๐ฅ2๐๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฅ๐
0
Eg โซ ๐ฅ2๐3๐ฅ๐๐ฅ
2010 Q3b) 2011 Q16 2012 Q11b) 2013 Q8 2014 Q15
3. Differential Equations (1) Methods in Algebra and Calculus Solving first order differential equations with variables separable
Solving first order linear differential equations using an integrating factor
Solve equations that can be written in the form ๐๐ฆ
๐๐ฅ= ๐(๐ฅ)โ(๐ฆ) or
๐๐ฆ
๐๐ฅ=
๐(๐ฅ)
โ(๐ฆ)
Eg ๐๐ฆ
๐๐ฅ= ๐ฆ(๐ฅ โ 1)
Eg ๐ฃ๐๐ฃ
๐๐ฅ= โ๐๐ฅ
Solve equations written in the standard form ๐๐ฆ
๐๐ฅ+ ๐(๐ฅ)๐ฆ = ๐(๐ฅ)
Eg ๐๐ฆ
๐๐ฅ+
3๐ฆ
๐ฅ=
๐๐ฅ
๐ฅ3
Find general and particular solutions given suitable information
Eg 1
๐ฅ
๐๐ฆ
๐๐ฅ= ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ given that when ๐ฅ =
๐
2, ๐ฆ = 1
Solve equations by first writing linear equations in the standard
form ๐๐ฆ
๐๐ฅ+ ๐(๐ฅ)๐ฆ = ๐(๐ฅ)
Eg ๐ฅ2 ๐๐ฆ
๐๐ฅ+ 3๐ฅ๐ฆ = ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ
Find general and particular solutions given suitable information
2011 Q9 2012 Q15b)
4. Complex Numbers Applications in Algebra and Calculus Performing algebraic operations on complex numbers
Geometry, Proof and Systems of Equations Performing geometric operations on complex numbers
Perform all of the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division Plot complex numbers in the complex plane (an Argand diagram) Know the definition of modulus and argument of a complex number Convert a given complex number from Cartesian to polar form and vice-versa
Finding the square root egโ8 โ 6๐ Find the roots of a quartic with real coefficients when one complex root is given Solve equations involving complex numbers Eg solve ๐ง + ๐ = 2๐งฬ + 1
Eg solve ๐ง2 = 2๐งฬ Use de Moivreโs theorem with integer and fractional indices eg expand (๐๐๐ ๐ + ๐๐ ๐๐๐)4 Apply de Moivreโs theorem to multiple angle trigonometric formulae Eg express ๐ ๐๐5๐ in terms of ๐ ๐๐๐
Eg express ๐ ๐๐5๐ in terms of sin/cos of multiples of ๐ Apply de Moivreโs theorem to find the nth roots of a complex number eg solve z
6=1
Interpret geometrically certain equations or inequalities in the complex plane Eg |๐ง โ ๐| = |๐ง โ 2|, |๐ง โ ๐| > ๐
2010 Q16 2012 Q3, Q16b) 2010 Q10 2012 Q2 part 2 2013 Q7, Q10 2014 Q16
5. Sequences Applications in Algebra and Calculus Finding the general term and summing arithmetic and geometric progressions Applying summation formulae
Apply the rules on sequences and series to find
the nth term
sum to n terms
common difference of arithmetic sequences
common ratio of geometric sequences Know and use sums of certain series and other straightforward results and combinations thereof (2, 4 and 5 appear on formulae sheet and are therefore โuseโ only)
Apply the rules on sequences and series to find
sum to infinity of geometric series
determine the condition for a geometric series to converge
eg 1 + 2๐ฅ + 4๐ฅ2 + 8๐ฅ3 + โฏhas a sum to infinity if and only
if |๐ฅ| <1
2
2010 Q2 2011 Q13 2012 Q2 2013 Q17 first part 2014 Q14 2011 Q8
6. Proofs Applications in Algebra and Calculus Using proof by induction
Geometry, Proof and Systems of Equations Disproving a conjecture by providing a counter-example Using indirect or direct proof in straightforward examples
โ ๐3 =๐2(๐ + 1)2
4
๐
๐=1
Use mathematical induction to prove summation formulae eg
Disprove a conjecture by providing a counter-example Eg for all real values of a and b
๐ โ ๐ > 0 โ ๐2 โ ๐2 > 0 . A counter-example is a=3, b=-4 Prove a statement by contradiction
Eg โ2 is irrational
Eg if a and b are real then a2 + b
2 โฅ 2ab
Teaching examples can focus on classic results,
eg the infinitude of primes; the irrationality of โ2
Use direct proof in straightforward examples Eg Prove that the product of any 3 consecutive natural numbers is divisible by 6
Eg Prove ๐2 + ๐2 < (๐ + ๐)2 โ๐, ๐ โ ๐
Use proof by induction
Eg show that 1 + 2 + 22 + โฏ + 2๐ = 2๐+1 โ 1, ๐ โ ๐ Eg 8๐ is a factor of (4๐)!, ๐ โ ๐
Eg ๐ฆ = ๐ฅ๐, then ๐๐ฆ
๐๐ฅ= ๐๐ฅ๐โ1, ๐ โ ๐
Know and be able to use the symbols โ and โ Write down the negation of a statement Use further proof by contradiction Use proof by contrapositive Eg Prove that is n
2 is even then n is even
Eg If ๐ฅ, ๐ฆ โ ๐ : ๐ฅ + ๐ฆ is irrational then at least one of ๐ฅ, ๐ฆ is irrational
2010 Q8b) 2011 Q12 2012 Q16a) 2013 Q9 2014 Q7 2013 Q12 2012 Q8a), Q12 2013 Q12
UNIT 3
1. Differential Equations (2) Methods in Algebra and Calculus Solving second order differential equations
Find the general solution and particular solution of second order homogeneous ordinary differential equations of the form
๐๐2๐ฆ
๐๐ฅ2 + ๐๐๐ฆ
๐๐ฅ+ ๐๐ฆ = 0 with constant coefficients
where the roots of the auxiliary equation are real
๐๐2๐ฆ
๐๐ฅ2+ ๐
๐๐ฆ
๐๐ฅ+ ๐๐ฆ = ๐(๐ฅ)
Find the general solution and particular solution of second order homogeneous ordinary differential equations of the form
๐๐2๐ฆ
๐๐ฅ2 + ๐๐๐ฆ
๐๐ฅ+ ๐๐ฆ = 0 with constant coefficients where the roots
of the auxiliary equation are real or complex conjugates
Eg ๐2๐ฆ
๐๐ฅ2 โ 4๐๐ฆ
๐๐ฅ+ 13๐ฆ = 0
Solve second order non-homogeneous ordinary differential equations of the form
with constant coefficients using the auxiliary equation and particular integral method
2010 Q11 2011 Q14 2013 Q14 2014 Q8
2. Maclaurinโs Theorem Applications in Algebra and Calculus Using the Maclaurin expansion to find a stated number of terms of the power series for a simple function
Use the Maclaurin expansion to find a power series for a simple non-standard function
Eg 1
1+๐ฅ2
Candidates should be familiar with the standard power series expansions of ๐๐ฅ, ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ, ๐๐๐ ๐ฅ and ln (1 ยฑ ๐ฅ). For unit assessment power series
should be derived and not quoted.
Use the Maclaurin expansion to find a power series eg
๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ , ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐ฅ
2010 Q9 2011 Q5 2012 Q6 2013 Q17 (could be done using Maclaurin series) 2014 Q9
3. Vectors Geometry, Proof and Systems of Equations Calculating a vector product Working with lines in three dimensions
Working with planes
Use a vector product method in three dimensions to find the vector product Find the equation of a line in parametric, symmetric or vector form, given suitable defining information Find the equation of a plane in vector form, parametric form or Cartesian form, given suitable defining information
Evaluate the scalar triple product ๐ โ (๐ ร ๐) This could be used to show learners how to calculate the volume of a parallelepiped.
Find the angle between two lines in three dimensions Determine whether or not two lines intersect and, where possible, find the point of intersection Find the point of intersection of a plane with a line which is not parallel to the plane Determine the intersection of two or three planes Find the angle between a line and a plane or between two planes
2010 Q6 2014 Q5 2011 Q15 2012 Q5 2013 Q15
4. Euclidean Algorithm Geometry, Proof and Systems of Equations Using Euclidโs algorithm to find the greatest common divisor of two positive integers
Use Euclidโs algorithm to find the greatest common divisor of two positive integers, ie use the division algorithm repeatedly
Express the greatest common divisor (of two positive integers) as a linear combination of the two integers Express integers in bases other than ten Know and use the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic
2012 Q10 2013 Q5