Specification points
AQA AS Mathematics 7356
90 points in 19 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
- OT1.5 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
- OT2.5 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, algebraic division and the factor theorem
- B7 Graphs of functions, curve sketching and proportion
- B9 Transformations of graphs