Syllabus

Cambridge A Level Further Mathematics

Syllabus code 9231
For examination in June and November 2011

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Contents

Cambridge A Level Further Mathematics

Syllabus code 9231

1. Introduction ..................................................................................... 2
1.1 Why choose Cambridge?
1.2 Why choose Cambridge International A Level Further Mathematics?
1.3 How can I find out more?

2. Assessment at a glance .................................................................. 4

3. Syllabus aims and assessment ....................................................... 5

4. Curriculum content .......................................................................... 6

4.1 Paper 1
4.2 Paper 2

5. Mathematical notation................................................................... 15

6. Resource list .................................................................................. 20

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1. Introduction

1.1 Why choose Cambridge?

University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is the world’s largest provider of international
qualifications. Around 1.5 million students from 150 countries enter Cambridge examinations every year.
What makes educators around the world choose Cambridge?

Recognition
A Cambridge International A or AS Level is recognized around the world by schools, universities and
employers. The qualifications are accepted as proof of academic ability for entry to universities worldwide.
Cambridge International A Levels typically take two years to complete and offer a flexible course of study
that gives students the freedom to select subjects that are right for them. Cambridge International
AS Levels often represent the first half of an A Level course but may also be taken as a freestanding
qualification. They are accepted in all UK universities and carry half the weighting of an A Level. University
course credit and advanced standing is often available for Cambridge International A/AS Levels in countries
such as the USA and Canada. Learn more at www.cie.org.uk/recognition.

Support
CIE provides a world-class support service for teachers and exams officers. We offer a wide range of
teacher materials to Centres, plus teacher training (online and face-to-face) and student support materials.
Exams officers can trust in reliable, efficient administration of exams entry and excellent, personal support
from CIE Customer Services. Learn more at www.cie.org.uk/teachers.

Excellence in education
Cambridge qualifications develop successful students. They not only build understanding and knowledge
required for progression, but also learning and thinking skills that help students become independent
learners and equip them for life.

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The needs of teachers and learners are at the core of what we do. CIE invests constantly in improving its
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1. Introduction

1.2 Why choose Cambridge International A Level

Further Mathematics?
Cambridge International A Level Further Mathematics is accepted by universities and employers as proof of
mathematical knowledge and understanding. Successful candidates gain lifelong skills, including:
• a deeper understanding of mathematical principles;
• the further development of mathematical skills including the use of applications of mathematics in the
context of everyday situations and in other subjects that they may be studying;
• the ability to analyse problems logically, recognising when and how a situation may be represented
mathematically;
• the use of mathematics as a means of communication;
• a solid foundation for further study.

1.3 How can I find out more?

If you are already a Cambridge Centre
You can make entries for this qualification through your usual channels, e.g. CIE Direct. If you have any
queries, please contact us at [email protected].

If you are not a Cambridge Centre

You can find out how your organisation can become a Cambridge Centre. Email us at
[email protected]. Learn more about the benefits of becoming a Cambridge Centre at
www.cie.org.uk.

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2. Assessment at a glance

Cambridge A Level Further Mathematics

Syllabus code 9231
All candidates take two papers.

Paper 1 3 hours
There are about 11 questions of different marks and lengths on Pure Mathematics. Candidates should
answer all questions except for the final question (worth 12–14 marks) which will offer two alternatives,
only one of which must be answered.

100 marks weighted at 50% of total

Paper 2 3 hours
There are 4 or 5 questions of different marks and lengths on Mechanics (worth a total of 43 or 44 marks)
followed by 4 or 5 questions of different marks and lengths on Statistics (worth a total of 43 or 44 marks)
and one final question worth 12 or 14 marks. The final question consists of two alternatives, one on
Mechanics and one on Statistics.

Candidates should answer all questions except for the last question where only one of the alternatives
must be answered.

100 marks weighted at 50% of total

Electronic Calculators
Candidates should have a calculator with standard ‘scientific’ functions for use in the examination. Graphic
calculators will be permitted but candidates obtaining results solely from graphic calculators without
supporting working or reasoning will not receive credit. Computers, and calculators capable of algebraic
manipulation, are not permitted. All the regulations in the Handbook for Centres apply with the exception
that, for examinations on this syllabus only, graphic calculators are permitted.

Mathematical Instruments
Apart from the usual mathematical instruments, candidates may use flexicurves in this examination.

Mathematical Notation
Attention is drawn to the list of mathematical notation at the end of this booklet.

Examiners’ Reports (SR(I) booklets)

Reports on the June examinations are distributed to Caribbean Centres in November/December and reports
on the November examinations are distributed to other International Centres in April/May.

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3. Syllabus aims and assessment

3.1 Aims
The aims for Advanced Level Mathematics 9709 apply, with appropriate emphasis.
The aims are to enable candidates to:
• develop their mathematical knowledge and skills in a way which encourages confidence and provides
satisfaction and enjoyment;
• develop an understanding of mathematical principles and an appreciation of mathematics as a logical and
coherent subject;
• acquire a range of mathematical skills, particularly those which will enable them to use applications of
mathematics in the context of everyday situations and of other subjects they may be studying;
• develop the ability to analyse problems logically, recognise when and how a situation may be
represented mathematically, identify and interpret relevant factors and, where necessary, select an
appropriate mathematical method to solve the problem;
• use mathematics as a means of communication with emphasis on the use of clear expression;
• acquire the mathematical background necessary for further study in this or related subjects.

3.2 Assessment objectives

The assessment objectives for Advanced Level Mathematics 9709 apply, with appropriate emphasis.
The abilities assessed in the examinations cover a single area: technique with application. The
examination will test the ability of candidates to:
• understand relevant mathematical concepts, terminology and notation;
• recall accurately and use successfully appropriate manipulative techniques;
• recognise the appropriate mathematical procedure for a given situation;
• apply combinations of mathematical skills and techniques in solving problems;
• present mathematical work, and communicate conclusions, in a clear and logical way.

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4. Curriculum content

4.1 Paper 1
Knowledge of the syllabus for Pure Mathematics (units P1 and P3) in Mathematics 9709 is assumed, and
candidates may need to apply such knowledge in answering questions.

Theme or topic Curriculum objectives

1. Polynomials and rational Candidates should be able to:
functions • recall and use the relations between the roots and
coefficients of polynomial equations, for equations of
degree 2, 3, 4 only;
• use a given simple substitution to obtain an equation whose
roots are related in a simple way to those of the original
equation;
• sketch graphs of simple rational functions, including the
determination of oblique asymptotes, in cases where
the degree of the numerator and the denominator are at
most 2 (detailed plotting of curves will not be required, but
sketches will generally be expected to show significant
features, such as turning points, asymptotes and
intersections with the axes).
2. Polar coordinates • understand the relations between cartesian and polar
coordinates (using the convention r ğ 0), and convert
equations of curves from cartesian to polar form and vice
versa;
• sketch simple polar curves, for 0 Ğ θ < 2π or −π < θ Ğ π or
a subset of either of these intervals (detailed plotting of
curves will not be required, but sketches will generally be
expected to show significant features, such as symmetry,
the form of the curve at the pole and least/greatest values
of r );
β
• recall the formula 1 ∫ r 2 dθ for the area of a sector, and
2 α
use this formula in simple cases.

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3. Summation of series • use the standard results for ∑ r, ∑ r , ∑ rr

2 3
to find related
sums;
• use the method of differences to obtain the sum of a
finite series, e.g. by expressing the general term in partial
fractions;
• recognise, by direct consideration of a sum to n terms,
when a series is convergent, and find the sum to infinity in
such cases.
4. Mathematical induction • use the method of mathematical induction to establish a
given result (questions set may involve divisibility tests and
inequalities, for example);
• recognise situations where conjecture based on a limited
trial followed by inductive proof is a useful strategy, and
carry this out in simple cases e.g. find the nth derivative of
xex.
5. Differentiation and integration d2y
• obtain an expression for in cases where the relation
dx 2
between y and x is defined implicitly or parametrically;
• derive and use reduction formulae for the evaluation of
definite integrals in simple cases;
• use integration to find
mean values and centroids of two- and three-dimensional
figures (where equations are expressed in cartesian
coordinates, including the use of a parameter), using strips,
discs or shells as appropriate,
arc lengths (for curves with equations in cartesian
coordinates, including the use of a parameter, or in polar
coordinates),
surface areas of revolution about one of the axes (for curves
with equations in cartesian coordinates, including the use
of a parameter, but not for curves with equations in polar
coordinates).

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6. Differential equations • recall the meaning of the terms ‘complementary function’

and ‘particular integral’ in the context of linear differential
equations, and recall that the general solution is the sum of
the complementary function and a particular integral;
• find the complementary function for a second order linear
differential equation with constant coefficients;
• recall the form of, and find, a particular integral for a second
order linear differential equation in the cases where a
polynomial or ebx or a cos px + b sin px is a suitable form,
and in other simple cases find the appropriate coefficient(s)
given a suitable form of particular integral;
• use a substitution to reduce a given differential equation to
a second order linear equation with constant coefficients;
• use initial conditions to find a particular solution to a
differential equation, and interpret a solution in terms of a
problem modelled by a differential equation.
7. Complex numbers • understand de Moivre’s theorem, for a positive
integral exponent, in terms of the geometrical effect of
multiplication of complex numbers;
• prove de Moivre’s theorem for a positive integral exponent;
• use de Moivre’s theorem for positive integral exponent to
express trigonometrical ratios of multiple angles in terms of
powers of trigonometrical ratios of the fundamental angle;
• use de Moivre’s theorem, for a positive or negative rational
exponent
in expressing powers of sin θ and cos θ in terms of multiple
angles,
in the summation of series,
in finding and using the nth roots of unity.

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8. Vectors • use the equation of a plane in any of the forms

ax + by + cz = d or r.n = p or r = a + λb + µc, and convert
equations of planes from one form to another as necessary
in solving problems;
• recall that the vector product a × b of two vectors can be
expressed either as |a| |b| sin θ n̂ , where n̂ is a unit vector,
or in component form as
(a2b3 – a3b2) i + (a3b1 – a1b3) j + (a1b2 – a2b1) k;
• use equations of lines and planes, together with scalar
and vector products where appropriate, to solve problems
concerning distances, angles and intersections, including
determining whether a line lies in a plane, is parallel to
a plane or intersects a plane, and finding the point of
intersection of a line and a plane when it exists,
finding the perpendicular distance from a point to a plane,
finding the angle between a line and a plane, and the angle
between two planes,
finding an equation for the line of intersection of two planes,
calculating the shortest distance between two skew lines,
finding an equation for the common perpendicular to two
skew lines.
9. Matrices and linear spaces • recall and use the axioms of a linear (vector) space
(restricted to spaces of finite dimension over the field of real
numbers only);
• understand the idea of linear independence, and
determine whether a given set of vectors is dependent or
independent;
• understand the idea of the subspace spanned by a given set
of vectors;
• recall that a basis for a space is a linearly independent set
of vectors that spans the space, and determine a basis in
simple cases;
• recall that the dimension of a space is the number of
vectors in a basis;
• understand the use of matrices to represent linear
transformations from on → om;

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• understand the terms ‘column space’, ‘row space’, ‘range

space’ and ‘null space’, and determine the dimensions of,
and bases for, these spaces in simple cases;
• determine the rank of a square matrix, and use (without
proof) the relation between the rank, the dimension of the
null space and the order of the matrix;
• use methods associated with matrices and linear spaces in
the context of the solution of a set of linear equations;
• evaluate the determinant of a square matrix and find the
inverse of a non-singular matrix (2 × 2 and 3 × 3 matrices
only), and recall that the columns (or rows) of a square
matrix are independent if and only if the determinant is non-
zero;
• understand the terms ‘eigenvalue’ and ‘eigenvector’, as
applied to square matrices;
• find eigenvalues and eigenvectors of 2 × 2 and 3 × 3
matrices (restricted to cases where the eigenvalues are real
and distinct);
• express a matrix in the form QDQ−1, where D is a diagonal
matrix of eigenvalues and Q is a matrix whose columns are
eigenvectors, and use this expression, e.g. in calculating
powers of matrices.

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4.2 Paper 2
Knowledge of the syllabuses for Mechanics (units M1 and M2) and Probability and Statistics (units S1
and S2) in Mathematics 9709 is assumed. Candidates may need to apply such knowledge in answering
questions; harder questions on those units may also be set.

Theme or topic Curriculum objectives

Candidates should be able to:

MECHANICS (Sections 1 to 5)
1. Momentum and impulse • recall and use the definition of linear momentum, and show
understanding of its vector nature (in one dimension only);
• recall Newton’s experimental law and the definition of
the coefficient of restitution, the property 0 Ğ e Ğ 1, and
the meaning of the terms ‘perfectly elastic’ (e = 1) and
‘inelastic’ (e = 0);
• use conservation of linear momentum and/or Newton’s
experimental law to solve problems that may be modelled
as the direct impact of two smooth spheres or the direct or
oblique impact of a smooth sphere with a fixed surface;
• recall and use the definition of the impulse of a constant
force, and relate the impulse acting on a particle to the
change of momentum of the particle (in one dimension
only).
2. Circular motion • recall and use the radial and transverse components of
acceleration for a particle moving in a circle with variable
speed;
• solve problems which can be modelled by the motion of a
particle in a vertical circle without loss of energy (including
finding the tension in a string or a normal contact force,
locating points at which these are zero, and conditions for
complete circular motion).

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3. Equilibrium of a rigid body • understand and use the result that the effect of gravity on a
under coplanar forces rigid body is equivalent to a single force acting at the centre
of mass of the body, and identify the centre of mass by
considerations of symmetry in suitable cases;
• calculate the moment of a force about a point in 2
dimensional situations only (understanding of the vector
nature of moments is not required);
• recall that if a rigid body is in equilibrium under the action
of coplanar forces then the vector sum of the forces is zero
and the sum of the moments of the forces about any point
is zero, and the converse of this;
• use Newton’s third law in situations involving the contact of
rigid bodies in equilibrium;
• solve problems involving the equilibrium of rigid bodies
under the action of coplanar forces (problems set will not
involve complicated trigonometry).
4. Rotation of a rigid body • understand and use the definition of the moment of inertia
of a system of particles about a fixed axis as ∑
mr 2 and
the additive property of moment of inertia for a rigid body
composed of several parts (the use of integration to find
moments of inertia will not be required);
• use the parallel and perpendicular axes theorems (proofs of
these theorems will not be required);
• recall and use the equation of angular motion C = Iθ̈ for
the motion of a rigid body about a fixed axis (simple cases
only, where the moment C arises from constant forces
such as weights or the tension in a string wrapped around
the circumference of a flywheel; knowledge of couples is
not included and problems will not involve consideration or
calculation of forces acting at the axis of rotation);
• recall and use the formula 1 I ω2 for the kinetic energy of a
2
rigid body rotating about a fixed axis;
• use conservation of energy in solving problems concerning
mechanical systems where rotation of a rigid body about a
fixed axis is involved.

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5. Simple harmonic motion • recall a definition of SHM and understand the concepts of
period and amplitude;
• use standard SHM formulae in the course of solving
problems;
• set up the differential equation of motion in problems
leading to SHM, recall and use appropriate forms of
solution, and identify the period and amplitude of the
motion;
• recognise situations where an exact equation of motion may
be approximated by an SHM equation, carry out necessary
approximations (e.g. small angle approximations or binomial
approximations) and appreciate the conditions necessary for
such approximations to be useful.
STATISTICS (Sections 6 to 9)

6. Further work on distributions • use the definition of the distribution function as a probability
to deduce the form of a distribution function in simple
cases, e.g. to find the distribution function for Y, where
Y = X 3 and X has a given distribution;
• understand conditions under which a geometric distribution
or negative exponential distribution may be a suitable
probability model;
• recall and use the formula for the calculation of geometric or
negative exponential probabilities;
• recall and use the means and variances of a geometric
distribution and negative exponential distribution.
7. Inference using normal and • formulate hypotheses and apply a hypothesis test
t-distributions concerning the population mean using a small sample drawn
from a normal population of unknown variance, using a
t-test;
• calculate a pooled estimate of a population variance
from two samples (calculations based on either raw or
summarised data may be required);
• formulate hypotheses concerning the difference of
population means, and apply, as appropriate,
a 2-sample t-test,
a paired sample t-test,
a test using a normal distribution
(the ability to select the test appropriate to the
circumstances of a problem is expected);

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• determine a confidence interval for a population mean,

based on a small sample from a normal population with
unknown variance, using a t-distribution;
• determine a confidence interval for a difference of
population means, using a t-distribution, or a normal
distribution, as appropriate.
8. χ 2 –tests • fit a theoretical distribution, as prescribed by a given
hypothesis, to given data (questions will not involve lengthy
calculations);
• use a χ 2-test, with the appropriate number of degrees of
freedom, to carry out the corresponding goodness of fit
analysis (classes should be combined so that each expected
frequency is at least 5);
• use a χ 2-test, with the appropriate number of degrees of
freedom, for independence in a contingency table (Yates’
correction is not required, but classes should be combined
so that the expected frequency in each cell is at least 5).
9. Bivariate data • understand the concept of least squares, regression lines
and correlation in the context of a scatter diagram;
• calculate, both from simple raw data and from summarised
data, the equations of regression lines and the product
moment correlation coefficient, and appreciate the
distinction between the regression line of y on x and that of
x on y ;
• recall and use the facts that both regression lines pass
through the mean centre (x–, y– ) and that the product
moment correlation coefficient r and the regression
coefficients b1, b2 are related by r 2 = b1b2;
• select and use, in the context of a problem, the appropriate
regression line to estimate a value, and understand the
uncertainties associated with such estimations;
• relate, in simple terms, the value of the product moment
correlation coefficient to the appearance of the scatter
diagram, with particular reference to the interpretation of
cases where the value of the product moment correlation
coefficient is close to +1, −1 or 0;
• carry out a hypothesis test based on the product moment
correlation coefficient.

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5. Mathematical notation

The list which follows summarises the notation used in the CIE’s Mathematics examinations. Although
primarily directed towards Advanced/HSC (Principal) level, the list also applies, where relevant, to
examinations at O Level/S.C.

1 Set Notation

∈ is an element of
∉ is not an element of
{x1, x2,…} the set with elements x1, x2…
{x : …} the set of all x such that …
n(A) the number of elements in set A
∅ the empty set
the universal set
A′ the complement of the set A
»= the set of natural numbers, {1, 2, 3, …}
»= the set of integers, {0, ± 1, ± 2, ± 3,…}
»+ the set of positive integers, {1, 2, 3,…}
»n the set of integers modulo n, {0, 1, 2,…, n − 1}
»= p
the set of rational numbers,  : p∈ », q∈ » + }
q
»+ the set of positive rational numbers, {x ∈ » : x > 0}
» +0 set of positive rational numbers and zero, {x ∈ » : x [ 0}
»= the set of real numbers
»+ the set of positive real numbers, {x ∈ » : x > 0}
» +0 the set of positive real numbers and zero, {x ∈ » : x [ 0}
»= the set of complex numbers
(x, y) the ordered pair x, y
A×B the cartesian product of sets A, and B, i.e. A × B = {(a, b) : a ∈ A, b ∈ B}
⊆ is a subset of
⊂ is a proper subset of
∪ union
∩ intersection
[a, b] the closed interval {x ∈ » : a Y x Y b}
[a, b) the interval {x ∈ » : a Y x < b}
(a, b] the interval {x ∈ » : a < x Y b}
(a, b) the open interval {x ∈ » : a < x < b}
yRx y is related to x by the relation R
y~x y is equivalent to x, in the context of some equivalence relation

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2 Miscellaneous Symbols

= is equal to
≠ is not equal to
≡ is identical to or is congruent to
≈ is approximately equal to
≅ is isomorphic to
∝ is proportional to
< is less than
Y is less than or equal to, is not greater than
> is greater than
[ is greater than or equal to, is not less than
∞ infinity
p∧q p and q
p∨q p or q (or both)
~p not p
p⇒q p implies q (if p then q)
p⇐q p is implied by q (if q then p)
p⇔q p implies and is implied by q (p is equivalent to q)
∃ there exists
∀ for all

3 Operations
a+b a plus b
a–b a minus b
a × b, ab, a.b a multiplied by b
a
a ÷ b, , a/b a divided by b
b
n

∑a
i =1
i a1 + a2 + ... + an

∏a
i =1
i a1 × a2 × ... × an

a the positive square root of a.

|a| the modulus of a.
n! n factorial
 n n!
  the binomial coefficient for n ∈
+
r r!(n − r )!
n(n − 1)...(n − r + 1)
or for n ∈ »
r!

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4 Functions
f(x) the value of the function f at x
f :A→ B f is a function under which each element of set A has an image in set B
f :xa y the function f maps the element x to the element y
−1
f the inverse function of the function f
gf the composite function of f and g which is defined by gf(x) = g(f(x))
lim f( x) the limit of f(x) as x tends to a
x→ a
∆x, δx an increment of x
dy
the derivative of y with respect to x
dx
dn y
the n th derivative of y with respect to x
dx n
(n)
f ′(x), f ″(x), … , f (x) the first, second, ..., n th derivatives of f(x) with respect to x
∫ y dx the indefinite integral of y with respect to x
b
∫ a
y dx the definite integral of y with respect to x between the limits x = a and x = b
∂V
the partial derivative of V with respect to x
∂x
x& , &x&,... the first, second, ... derivatives of x with respect to t

5 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

e base of natural logarithms
ex, exp x exponential function of x
loga x logarithm to the base a of x
ln x, loge x natural logarithm of x
lg x, log10 x logarithm of x to base 10

6 Circular and Hyperbolic Functions

sin, cos, tan,
cosec, sec, cot
} the circular functions

sin −1, cos−1, tan −1,  the inverse circular functions

cosec−1, sec−1, cot −1
sinh, cosh, tanh,
cosech, sech, coth
} the hyperbolic functions

sinh −1, cosh −1, tanh −1,  the inverse hyperbolic functions
cosech −1, sech −1, coth −1

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7 Complex Numbers
i square root of –1
z a complex number, z = x + iy = r(cos θ + i sin θ)
Re z the real part of z, Re z = x
Im z the imaginary part of z, Im z = y
|z| the modulus of z, |z| = x2 + y2
arg z the argument of z, arg z = θ, – π < θ Y π
z* the complex conjugate of z, x – i y

8 Matrices
M a matrix M
M–1 the inverse of the matrix M
MT the transpose of the matrix M
det M or |M| the determinant of the square matrix M

9 Vectors
a the vector a
AB the vector represented in magnitude and direction by the directed line segment
AB
â a unit vector in the direction of a
i, j, k unit vectors in the directions of the cartesian coordinate axes
a,a the magnitude of a

AB , AB the magnitude of AB

a.b the scalar product of a and b

a×b the vector product of a and b

10 Probability and Statistics

A, B, C, etc. events
A∪B union of the events A and B
A∩B intersection of the events A and B
P(A) probability of the event A
A′ complement of the event A
P(A | B) probability of the event A conditional on the event B
X, Y, R, etc. random variables
x, y, r, etc. values of the random variables X, Y, R etc
x1, x2, ... observations
f1, f2, ... frequencies with which the observations x1, x2 occur
p(x) probability function P(X = x) of the discrete random variable X

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p1, p2,… probabilities of the values x1, x2 of the discrete random variable X
f(x), g(x),... the value of the probability density function of a continuous random variable X
F(x), G(x),.... the value of the (cumulative) distribution function P(X Y x) of a continuous
random variable X
E(X) expectation of the random variable X
E(g(X)) expectation of g(X)
Var(X) variance of the random variable X
G(t) probability generating function for a random variable which takes the values 0,
1, 2 …
B(n, p) binomial distribution with parameters n and p
Po(µ) Poisson distribution, mean µ
N(µ, σ2) normal distribution with mean µ and variance σ2
µ population mean
σ2 population variance
σ population standard deviation
x, m sample mean
1
s2, σˆ 2 unbiased estimate of population variance from a sample, s 2 =
n −1
∑ ( x − x)
i
2

φ probability density function of the standardised normal variable with distribution

N(0, 1)
Φ corresponding cumulative distribution function
ρ product moment correlation coefficient for a population
r product moment correlation coefficient for a sample
Cov(X, Y) covariance of X and Y

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These titles represent some of the texts available in the UK at the time of printing this booklet. Teachers are
encouraged to choose texts for class use which they feel will be of interest to their students and will support
their own teaching style. ISBN numbers are provided wherever possible.

A LEVEL MATHEMATICS (9709) AND A LEVEL FURTHER MATHEMATICS (9231)

Endorsed Textbooks for A Level Mathematics (9709)

The following textbooks are endorsed by CIE for use with the 9709 syllabus. Please contact Cambridge
University Press for further information.

Author Title Publisher ISBN

Neill & Quadling Pure Mathematics 1 Cambridge University Press 0 521 53011 3
Neill & Quadling Pure Mathematics 2 & 3 Cambridge University Press 0 521 53012 1
Quadling Mechanics 1 Cambridge University Press 0 521 53015 6
Quadling Mechanics 2 Cambridge University Press 0 521 53016 4
Dobbs & Miller Statistics 1 Cambridge University Press 0 521 53013 X
Dobbs & Miller Statistics 2 Cambridge University Press 0 521 53014 8

Suggested Books
Pure Mathematics

Author Title Publisher ISBN

Backhouse, Pure Mathematics 1 Longman, 1985 0 582 35386 6
Houldsworth & Horrill
Backhouse, Pure Mathematics 2 Longman, 1985 0 582 35387 4
Houldsworth & Horrill
Backhouse, Essential Pure Mathematics Longman, 1991 0582 066581
Houldsworth, Horrill &
Wood
Bostock & Chandler Core Maths for Advanced Level Nelson Thornes, 2000 0 7487 5509 8
Butcher & Megeny Access to Advanced Level Maths Nelson Thornes, 1997 0 7487 2999 2
(short introductory course)
Emanuel, Wood & Pure Mathematics 1 Longman, 2001 0 582 40550 5
Crawshaw

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Emanuel, Wood & Pure Mathematics 2 Longman, 2001 0 582 40549 1

Crawshaw
Hunt Graded Exercises in Pure Cambridge University 0 521 63753 8
Mathematics Press, 2001
(Practice questions)
Martin, Brown, Rigby Complete Advanced Level Nelson Thornes, 2000 0 7487 3558 5
& Riley Mathematics : Pure Mathematics:
Core Text
Morley Practice for Advanced Hodder & Stoughton 0 340 701676
Mathematics – Pure Mathematics Educational, 1999
(Practice questions)
Sadler & Thorning Understanding Pure Mathematics Oxford University Press, 019 914243 2
1987
Smedley & Wiseman Introducing Pure Mathematics Oxford University Press, 0 19 914803 1
2001
SMP Mathematics for AS and A Level – Cambridge University 0 521 56617 7
Pure Mathematics Press, 1997
Solomon Advanced Level Mathematics : John Murray, 1995 0 7195 5344 X
Pure Mathematics

Further Pure Mathematics

Author Title Publisher ISBN

Gaulter & Gaulter Further Pure Mathematics Oxford University Press, 0 19 914735 3
2001

Integrated Courses

Author Title Publisher ISBN

Berry, Fentern, Discovering Advanced Collins Educational, 0 00 322502 X
Francis & Graham Mathematics – AS Mathematics 2000
Berry, Fentern, Discovering Advanced Collins Educational, 0 00 322503 8
Francis & Graham Mathematics – A2 Mathematics 2001

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Mechanics

Author Title Publisher ISBN

Adams, Haighton, Complete Advanced Level Nelson Thornes, 2000 0 7487 3559 3
Trim Mathematics : Mechanics : Core
Text
Bostock & Chandler Mechanics for A Level Nelson Thornes, 1996 07487 2596 2
Jefferson & Introducing Mechanics Oxford University Press, 0 19 914710 8
Beadsworth 2000
Kitchen & Wake Graded Exercises in Mechanics Cambridge University 0 521 64686 3
(Practice questions) Press, 2001
Nunn & Simmons Practice for Advanced Mathematics Hodder & Stoughton 0 340 70166 8
(Practice questions) Educational, 1998
Sadler & Thorning Understanding Mechanics Oxford University Press, 019 914675 6
1996
SMP Mathematics for A and AS Level – Cambridge University 0 521 56615 0
Mechanics Press, 1997
Solomon Advanced Level Mathematics : John Murray, 1995 07195 7082 4
Mechanics
Young Maths in Perspective 2: Mechanics Hodder & Stoughton 07131 78221
Educational, 1989

Further Mechanics

Author Title Publisher ISBN

Jefferson & Further Mechanics Oxford University Press, 0 19 914738 8
Beadworth 2001
Advanced Modular Mathematics – Collins Educational, 0 00 322401 5
Mechanics 3 & 4 1995

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Statistics

Author Title Publisher ISBN

Clarke & Cooke A Basic Course in Statistics Hodder & Stoughton 0 340 71995 8
Educational, 1998
Crawshaw & A Concise Course in Advanced Nelson Thornes, 2001 0 7487 5475X
Chambers Level Statistics
Crawshaw & A-Level Statistics Study Guide Nelson Thornes, 1997 0 7487 2997 6
Chambers
McGill, McLennan, Complete Advanced Level Nelson Thornes, 2000 07487 3560 7
Migliorini Mathematics : Statistics : Core
Text
Norris Graded Exercises in Statistics Cambridge University 0 521 65399 1
(Practice questions) Press, 2000
Rees Foundations of Statistics Chapman & Hall, 1987 0 412 28560 6
Smith Practice for Advanced Hodder & Stoughton 0 340 70165X
Mathematics: Statistics Educational, 1998
(Practice questions)
SMP Mathematics for AS and A Level – Cambridge University 0 521 56616 9
Statistics Press, 1997
Solomon Advanced Level Mathematics: John Murray, 1996 0 7195 7088 3
Statistics
Upton & Cook Introducing Statistics Oxford University Press, 0 19 914801 5
2001
Upton & Cook Understanding Statistics Oxford University Press, 0 19 914391 9
1997

Further Statistics

Author Title Publisher ISBN

Advanced Modular Mathematics – Collins Educational, 1997 0 00 322416 3
Statistics 3 & 4

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