2.1 Use of Symbols

REVISION NOTES

IGCSE Edexcel Mathematics A

2.1 Use of Symbols

2.1.1 Understand that symbols may be used to represent numbers in equations or variables in expressions and formulae

2.1.2 Understand that algebraic expressions follow the generalised rules of arithmetic

2.1.3 Use index notation for positive and negative integer powers (including zero)

2.1.4 Use index laws in simple cases

2.1.5 Use index notation involving fractional, negative and zero powers (Higher Tier Only)

1. Numbers & the Number System

1.1 Integers

1.2 Fractions

1.3 Decimals

1.4 Powers and Roots

1.5 Set Language and Notation

1.6 Percentages

1.7 Ratio and Proportion

1.8 Degree of Accuracy

1.9 Standard Form

1.10 Applying Numbers

1.11 Electronic Calculator

2. Equations, Formulae & Identities

2.1 Use of Symbols

2.2 Algebraic Manipulation

2.3 Expressions and Formulae

2.4 Linear Equations

2.5 Proportion (Higher Tier Only)

2.6 Simultaneous Linear Equations

2.7 Quadratic Equations

2.8 Inequalities

3. Sequences, Functions & Graphs

3.1 Sequences

3.2 Function Notation (Higher Tier Only)

3.3 Graphs

3.4 Calculus (Higher Tier Only)

4. Geometry

4.1 Angles, Lines & Triangles

4.6 Circle Properties

4.7 Geometric Reasoning

4.8 Trigonometry and Pythagoras’ Theorem

4.9 Mensuration of 2D Shapes

4.10 3D Shapes and Volumes

4.11 Similarity

5. Vectors & Transformation Geometry

5.1 Vectors (Higher Tier Only)

5.2 Transformation Geometry

6. Statistics & Probability

6.1 Graphical Representation of Data

6.2 Statistical Measures

6.3 Probability

7. Appendix

7.1 Appendix 1: Foundation Tier Formula Sheet (Given)

7.2 Appendix 2: Foundation Tier Formula Sheet (To Memorise)

7.3 Appendix 3: Higher Tier Formula Sheet (Given)

7.4 Appendix 4: Higher Tier Formula Sheet (To Memorise)

7.5 Appendix 5: Notation

IGCSE Edexcel Mathematics A

2.1 Use of Symbols

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