Revision Guide for Pure Mathematics 3
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics: Revision Guide for Pure Mathematics 3 is tailored for students undertaking Pure Mathematics 3 (Paper 3) of the Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics (9709) examination. Written by seasoned lecturers and complete with step-by-step worked examples, useful tips, and questions from actual past examination papers, this book covers the latest 2020–2022 syllabus for Pure Mathematics 3.
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics: Revision Guide for Pure Mathematics 3 is a study guide that aims to support students preparing for the Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics (9709) examination.
Written by seasoned lecturers, this book provides in-depth coverage of the latest 2020–2022 syllabus for the Pure Mathematics 3 component of the examination. This book is filled with step-by-step worked examples, clear and concise explanations, insightful study tips, and questions from actual past examination papers for self-assessment.
This book is suitable for students taking Paper 3 of the Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics (9709) examination.
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics 9709 Syllabus
How to use this book
1 The Modulus Function
Definition of modulus function
Sketching graphs of modulus functions
Solving equations involving modulus functions
Solving inequalities involving modulus functions
2 Polynomials and Polynomial Equations
Definition of polynomials
Equality and operations
Remainder theorem and factor theorem
Factorisation of polynomials
Polynomial equations and inequalities
3 The Binomial Series
Binomial theorem
Expressing rational expressions in partial fractions
Using partial fractions in binomial expansion
4 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Exponential functions
Logarithmic functions
Graphs of exponential and logarithmic functions
Solving exponential and logarithmic equations
Transforming a non-linear relationship into linear form
5 Trigonometry
Graphs of secant, cosecant and cotangent functions
Fundamental identities
Harmonic form
Use of harmonic form
6 Differentiation
Derivative of logarithmic function
Derivative of exponential function
Derivative of trigonometric function
Techniques of differentiation
Derivative of Implicit and parametric differentiations
Applications of differentiation
7 Integration
Standard formulae and rules
Integrating rational functions
Integrating exponential functions
Integrating trigonometric functions
Integration by parts
Integration by substitution
8 Differential Equations
General and particular solution
Rate of change
9 Numerical Solutions of Equations
The graphical method and change of sign
Iterative method
10 Vectors
Definition of vectors
Vectors in two-dimensional space
Vectors in three-dimensional space
Scalar product of two vectors
The vector equation of a straight line
Parallel, intersecting or skew lines
The perpendicular distance from a point to a line
The angle between two lines
11 Complex Numbers
Definition of complex numbers
Fundamental processes
The conjugate of complex numbers
Argand diagram, modulus and argument
Square roots of complex numbers
Solving polynomial equations with complex roots
Solving quadratic equations with non-real coefficients
Geometrical effects
Locus problems
Inequalities of a complex number
Answers
Yong Yau has taught Mathematics and Further Mathematics at pre-university level for 45 years. An experienced trainer and examiner, he is Master Teacher, Principal Lecturer and Head of the A Level Mathematics/Further Mathematics department at Sunway College, Malaysia.
Lee Lip Seong is Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of the A Level Mathematics/Further Mathematics department at Sunway College, Malaysia. Since 2017, he is also examiner for the Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics and Singapore GCE O Level Mathematics papers.
Amy Khoo has been teaching A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics for over 10 years. Formerly a lecturer at Sunway College, Malaysia, she is now based in China.
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