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AQA A-level Mathematics 7357
130 points in 21 topics, with AQA's codes and titles.
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3.1 Overarching themes
- 3.1.1 OT1: Mathematical argument, language and proof
- OT1.1 Constructing and presenting mathematical arguments
- OT1.2 Mathematical language and syntax
- OT1.3 Set theory language and symbols
- OT1.4 Functions: definition, domain and range
- OT1.5 Critiquing arguments, proofs and justifications
- 3.1.2 OT2: Mathematical problem solving
- OT2.1 Recognising the structure behind a problem
- OT2.2 Extended arguments for unstructured problems
- OT2.3 Interpreting solutions in the original context
- OT2.4 When a problem needs a numerical method
- OT2.5 Accuracy and limitations of solutions
- OT2.6 The problem-solving cycle
- OT2.7 Reading and drawing diagrams to solve problems
- 3.1.3 OT3: Mathematical modelling
- OT3.1 Turning a situation into a mathematical model
- OT3.2 Using a model to explore situations
- OT3.3 Interpreting model outputs in context
- OT3.4 Refining and evaluating models
- OT3.5 Modelling assumptions
3.2 A: Proof
3.3 B: Algebra and functions
- B1 Laws of indices for rational exponents
- B2 Surds and rationalising the denominator
- B3 Quadratic functions, the discriminant and completing the square
- B4 Simultaneous equations by elimination and substitution
- B5 Linear and quadratic inequalities and their graphs
- B6 Polynomials, the factor theorem and rational expressions
- B7 Graphs of functions, curve sketching and proportion
- B8 Composite and inverse functions
- B9 Transformations of graphs
- B10 Partial fractions
- B11 Functions in modelling
3.4 C: Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane
3.5 D: Sequences and series
3.6 E: Trigonometry
- E1 Trigonometric definitions, the sine and cosine rules, and radians
- E2 Small angle approximations
- E3 Trigonometric graphs and exact values
- E4 Secant, cosecant, cotangent and inverse trigonometric functions
- E5 Trigonometric identities
- E6 Compound and double angle formulae, and harmonic form
- E7 Solving trigonometric equations
- E8 Proofs with trigonometric functions and identities
- E9 Trigonometry in problems in context
3.7 F: Exponentials and logarithms
3.8 G: Differentiation
- G1 The derivative as a gradient, and differentiation from first principles
- G2 Differentiating powers, exponentials, logarithms and trigonometric functions
- G3 Tangents, normals, stationary points and points of inflection
- G4 The product, quotient and chain rules
- G5 Implicit and parametric differentiation
- G6 Constructing differential equations
3.9 H: Integration
- H1 The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
- H2 Integrating powers, exponentials, reciprocals and trigonometric functions
- H3 Definite integrals and areas
- H4 Integration as the limit of a sum
- H5 Integration by substitution and by parts
- H6 Integration using partial fractions
- H7 Separable first order differential equations
- H8 Interpreting solutions of differential equations