Pure 1 extends concepts learned at GCSE, such as working with algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, and straight-line coordinate geometry. These concepts are built on circle coordinate geometry, binomial expansion, integration, and differentiation.
Students will also undertake Applied 1, covering content in both statistics and mechanics.
In statistics, students will be working with large data sets and asked to understand, represent and analyze the data. Topics such as linear regression, probability, and hypothesis testing will be covered, as well as familiar GCSE problems such as interpreting box plots and histograms.
In mechanics, students will be introduced to both constant and variable acceleration, alongside an introduction to forces and Newton's laws.
This provides a foundation for students continuing onto the second year, building on the concepts learned in Year 12 to further their understanding.
Pure two includes introducing new differentiation and integration techniques while developing students' algebraic work. The statistical content consists of normal distribution, conditional probability, and hypothesis testing.
The mechanics content will extend the idea of forces and explore their application, along with studying projectiles, moments, and friction.