01 2016 Maths C Syllabus

FOUNDATION STUDIES
Standard/Standard Plus Foundation Program
Mathematics C
Syllabus
Semesters 1 and 2
2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information for Students..............................
page 1
Summary of Syllabus Units........................................ page 4

Sections of the Syllabus Units.................................... page 5
Syllabus in Detail....................................................... page 8
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

1.
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of the course, students should have developed an
appreciation of the scope and usefulness of mathematics and the skills in
applying mathematical techniques to the solution of practical problems.
Students should have obtained and enhanced the ability to interpret and
communicate mathematics and developed skills required for further studies in
Commerce, Business, Economics and Social Sciences.
2.
Semester Program
At the beginning of each semester, students will be given a Lecture Program
for the Semester.
The numbered references on the Semester Program refer to the Syllabus.
The Semester Program should be used in close conjunction with the Syllabus.
Teachers will keep closely to the Semester Program, but some minor
variations may be unavoidable.
3.
Exercises
The exercises listed in the syllabus are from the Tutorial Books for Semester 1
and Semester 2.
Lecturers and tutors will advise students of the specific questions that should
be attempted from these references.
Lecturers and tutors may give or set further exercises in order to practice,
consolidate, extend or review the material.
4.
Non Assessable Tests

During each semester, there will be at least one non assessable test. These tests
will be designed to give students practice in examination technique and time
allocation and also to provide feedback on student progress.
5.
Assessment
The grade for Mathematics will be based on the Semester 1 assessment and the
Final Examination. The Final Examination will be based on the whole course.
UNSW Foundation Year
Mathematics C Syllabus
6.
Lectures
Lecturers will review familiar areas, introduce new topics, cover relevant
theory and will give an overview of the main points and ideas as well as
consolidating and extending basic concepts. Lecturers will also set exercises
for students to attempt before the follow-up tutorial on the content.
Lectures are of 50 minutes duration.
After each lecture, students are advised to read over their own lecture notes
and any material handed out during the lecture BEFORE attempting the
exercises set for tutorial.
7.
Tutorials
In tutorials students will be in smaller groups where course material will be
discussed, consolidated, practised and extended.
Before their tutorials, students should attempt the exercises set to ensure they
obtain maximum benefit from their tutorials.
You should bring to each tutorial:
(a)
your lecture notes;
(b)
your Tutorial Book;
(c)
your attempted exercises.
During tutorials, you should:

(a)
seek your tutor's help for any individual problems arising from lectures
or tutorial exercises attempted;
(b)
be prepared to consolidate and extend the material listed.
Note: Rolls will be marked during each tutorial.

After tutorials, if you need further help with the material you should attend
consultations at times appropriate to your timetable.
8.
Consultations
Consultations will be available to all students. These are additional times
during which students can seek help for individual problems. Although
consultations are optional, students are encouraged to use them to clarify and
reinforce material outside of lecture or tutorial time.
9.
Additional Material
Sometimes additional material in the form of extra sheets, lecture notes and
booklets of notes and exercises may be given to all students. All additional
material is examinable unless otherwise specified.
10.
Calculators
The Casio fx-82AU PLUS calculator is to be used in UNSW Foundation
Year examinations.
11.
Reference Books
The following books are suggested as references:
Cambridge Mathematics 3 Unit Year 11 by Pender, Sadler, Shea, Ward.
Cambridge Mathematics 3 Unit Year 12 by Pender, Sadler, Shea, Ward.
Year 11 3 Unit (Extension 1) Maths by J. Coroneos.
Year 12 3 Unit (Extension 1) Maths by J. Coroneos.
3 Unit Mathematics Book 1 by S.B. Jones & K.E. Couchman.
3 Unit Mathematics Book 2 by S.B. Jones & K.E. Couchman.
These books may provide alternative approaches to material in the syllabus.
They also contain additional exercises that would be beneficial for
reinforcement, consolidation, extension or revision.
IF YOU NEED HELP OR ADVICE . . .

You should consult your lecturer or tutor about any problems you are experiencing
and attend scheduled consultations. If you have any problems or questions regarding
your mathematics course after you have consulted your lecturer or tutor and attended
consultations, then you should come to the UNSW Foundation Year Office, level 1,
L5 Building, UNSW.
Dr Tony van Ravenstein
Head of Department, Mathematics
Foundation Studies
UNSW
t.vanravenstein@unsw.edu.au
SUMMARY OF SYLLABUS UNITS
Semester 1
Prerequisite Knowledge and Terms in Mathematics
Unit 1
Basic Number and Algebra Review
Unit 2
The Number Plane, Functions and Graphs
Unit 3
Differential Calculus
Unit 4
Logarithmic and Exponential Functions
Unit 5
Sequences and Series
Semester 2
Unit 6
Further Differential Calculus and Applications
Unit 7
Mathematics of Finance
Unit 8
Integral Calculus
Unit 9
Probability
Unit 10
Data Description and Probability Distributions
SECTIONS OF THE SYLLABUS UNITS

Semester 1
Prerequisite Knowledge and Terms in Mathematics

Unit 1
Basic Number and Algebra Review

1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
1-6
1-7
1-8
1-9
1-10
1-11
1-12
Unit 2
Calculators and Approximation

The Real Number System
Sets
Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable
Operations with Surds
Indices
Factorization of Algebraic Expressions
Algebraic Fractions
Simultaneous Equations
Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
Quadratic Equations and Applications
Basic Operations with Polynomials
The Number Plane, Functions and Graphs

2-1
2-2
2-3
2-4
2-5
2-6
2-7
2-8
2-9
2-10
2-11
2-12
2-13
Gradient of a Straight Line

Equation of a Straight Line
Distance and Midpoint Formulae
Circles and Semicircles
Coordinate Geometry Problems
Relations and Functions
Basic Graphs and Transformations
Graphs of Linear Functions and Absolute Value Graphs
Graphs of Parabolas, Cubic Curves, Hyperbolas
More on Parabolas and Quadratic Inequalities
Polynomial Functions
More on Domain and Piecemeal Functions
Interpretation of Graphs
Semester 1 (continued)
Unit 3
Differential Calculus
3-1
3-2
3-3
3-4
3-5
3-6
3-7
3-8
3-9
3-10
Unit 4
Logarithmic and Exponential Functions

4-1
4-2
4-3
4-4
4-5
Unit 5
Limits and Continuity

The Derivative
The Rules for Differentiation
Tangents and Normals
Rates of Change Average and Instantaneous
Implicit Differentiation
Related Rates
The Sign of the First Derivative
The Sign of the Second Derivative
Curve Sketching Using Calculus
The Definition of a Logarithm

Laws of Logarithms Change of Base
Exponential Functions Graphs and Applications
Inverse Functions
Graphs of Logarithmic Functions
Sequences and Series

5-1
5-2
5-3
5-4
Introduction to Sequences and Series Sigma Notation

Arithmetic Sequences and Series
Geometric Sequences and Series
Infinite Geometric Series
Semester 2
Unit 6
Further Differential Calculus and Applications

6-1
6-2
6-3
6-4
Unit 7
Mathematics of Finance
7-1
7-2
7-3
7-4
7-5
Unit 8
Mixed Problems in Finance Mathematics
Basic Antiderivatives and Indefinite Integrals

Definite Integrals and The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Area Under a Curve
The Area Between Two Curves
Volumes of Solids of Revolution About the x-axis
Integration Involving Exponential Functions
Integration Involving Logarithmic Functions
Exponential Growth and Decay
Differential Equations, Integration and Rates of Change
Integration by Substitution
Probability
9-1
9-2
9-3
9-4
9-5
9-6
Unit 10
Simple Interest
Compound Interest
Future Value of an Annuity; Sinking Funds
Present Value of an Annuity; Amortization
Integral Calculus
8-1
8-2
8-3
8-4
8-5
8-6
8-7
8-8
8-9
8-10
Unit 9
Review of Curve Sketching using Calculus

Sketching Rational Functions
Maximization and Minimization Problems
Differentiation of Logarithmic and Exponential Functions
Basic Counting Principles

Basic Probability, Sample Spaces and Events
Permutations and Combinations
Union, Intersection, and Complement of Events; Odds
Successive Outcomes, Conditional Probability, and Independence
Random Variable, Probability Distribution and Expectation
Data Description and Probability Distributions

10-1
10-2
10-3
10-4
10-5
10-6
10-7
Graphing Data
Graphing Quantitative Data
Measures of Central Tendency
Measures of Dispersion
Normal Distributions
The Binomial Theorem
Bernouilli Trials and Binomial Distributions.
SYLLABUS IN DETAIL
Semester 1
PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE AND TERMS IN MATHEMATICS
UNIT 1 BASIC NUMBER AND ALGEBRA REVIEW
1-1
Calculators and Approximation
EXERCISE
Use of the calculator, exact values

and approximations. Scientific notation.
Exercise 1-1
1-2
The Real Number System
(a)
Terms in Mathematics; the language of

Mathematics.
Exercise 1-2A
(b)
The real number system. The real number

line. Ordering on the real number line.
Basic real number properties.
Exercise 1-2B
1-3
Sets
(a)
Symbols, union and intersection, the

Universal set, complementary sets, set
properties, Venn diagrams.
Exercise 1-3A
(b)
Further sets, Venn diagrams and word

problems.
Exercise 1-3B
1-4
Linear Equations and Inequalities

in One Variable
(a)
Linear equations, change of subject
Exercise 1-4A
(b)
Linear inequalities; word problems and

applications.
Exercise 1-4B
1-5
Operations with Surds

Properties of surds.
Exercise 1-5
Simplification; addition and
subtraction, multiplication and
division; rationalization of the denominator.
1-6
Indices
Definition of a n , index laws, zero and
negative exponents; exponent properties.
Rational exponents, nth roots of real
numbers; rational exponents and surds.
Exponential equations.
Exercise 1-6
UNIT 1 BASIC NUMBER AND ALGEBRA REVIEW (CONTINUED)

1-7
1-8
Factoring of Algebraic Expressions
EXERCISE
Common factor, factoring by grouping

difference of two squares, factoring
second-degree polynomials, sum and
difference of two cubes, combined
factoring techniques.
Exercise 1-7
Operations with Algebraic Fractions

Reducing to lowest terms, multiplication
and division, addition and subtraction,
compound fractions.
1-9
Exercise 1-8
Simultaneous Equations
Algebraic solution of systems of linear
equations in two variables (elimination
and substitution); applications.
Exercise 1-9
1-10
Absolute Value Equations

and Inequalities.
(a)
Absolute value definition and equations.
Exercise 1-10A
(b)
Absolute value - inequalities.
Exercise 1-10B
1-11
Quadratic Equations
(a)
Solution by square root, by factoring

and the quadratic formula;
simultaneous equations - one linear and
one non-linear leading to a quadratic;
word problems and applications.
Equations reducible to quadratic
equations.
Exercise 1-11A
(b)
Completing the square of a quadratic

expression, maximum or minimum
value of a quadratic expression.
Apllications.
Exercise 1-11B
1-12
Basic Operations with Polynomials
(a)
Definition, degree, leading term, monic

polynomial, operations on polynomials,
division of polynomials
Exercise 1-12A
(b)
The remainder and factor theorems, zeros

of a polynomial.
Exercise 1-12B
UNIT 2 THE NUMBER PLANE, FUNCTIONS AND GRAPHS
2-1
2-2
Gradient of a Straight Line
EXERCISE
Gradient or slope of lines

Cartesian coordinate system; intercepts;
gradients of lines, gradient of a straight
line passing through two points.
Relationship between gradients of
parallel and perpendicular lines.
Exercise 2-1
Equation of a Straight Line

Equations of lines
General form of a line (ax + by + c = 0 ) ;
slope and y-intercept form, finding
the slope from the equation of a line,
point-slope form.
Parallel and perpendicular lines
Equations of lines parallel or
perpendicular to a given line;
testing whether a point lies on a
given line.
Applications.
2-3
Exercise 2-2
Distance and Midpoint Formula

Distance and Midpoint of an Interval
Distance between two points and
midpoint of an interval.
Exercise 2-3
2-4
Circles and Semicircles
(a)
Circles
Equation of a circle in the form of
( x a ) 2 + ( y b) 2 = r 2 , centre and
radius of a circle, domain and range.
Exercise 2-4A
(b)
Semicircles
Equations of semicircles in the form
Exercise 2-4B
of y = a 2 x 2 and y = a 2 x 2 ,
domain and range.
10
UNIT 2 THE NUMBER PLANE, FUNCTIONS AND GRAPHS (CONTINUED)

2-5
EXERCISE

Multi-step problems using
coordinate geometry.
Exercise 2-5
2-6
Relations and Functions
(a)
Functions and Relations

Relations; functions-dependent and
independent variables; vertical line
test, domain and range.
Word problems.
Exercise 2-6A
(b)
Function Notation
Notation and applications.
Exercise 2-6B
(c)
Even and Odd Functions

Definitions of even and odd functions;
graphs of even and odd functions.
Exercise 2-6C
2-7
Basic Graphs and Transformations

Elementary functions:
(i) f ( x) = x
(ii) g ( x) = x
2
(iii) h( x) = x
(iv) m( x) = x 3
Exercise 2-7
( v) n( x ) = x
(vi) p ( x) = 3 x
used in the transformation of functions for a given function y = f (x), to graph
for a constant c
(i) y = f ( x) + c
(ii) y = f ( x + c)
(iii) y = f ( x)
(iv) y = f ( x)
(v) y = c f ( x) for c > 1 and 0 < c < 1.
2-8
Linear Functions and Straight Lines
(a)
Linear functions and their graphs

Graphs of equations in the form
ax + by = c ; domain and range;
Applications.
Exercise 2-8A
(b)
Absolute value graphs involving straight

lines, domain and range.
Exercise 2-8B
11
UNIT 2 THE NUMBER PLANE, FUNCTIONS AND GRAPHS (CONTINUED)

2-9
Graphs of Parabolas, Cubic Curves and

Hyperbolas
EXERCISE
(a)
Basic parabolas in the form

2
y = a( x B ) + C , where a and C are
constants and a 0 . Transformations.
Basic Cubic Curves
Exercise 2-9A
(c)
Hyperbolas
Simple rectangular hyperbolas;
domain and range, asymptotes.
Exercise 2-9C
2-10
Quadratic Functions, Parabolas and

Quadratic Inequalities
(a)
Quadratic functions y = ax 2 + bx + c and

factored form and their graphs.
Parabolas, vertex, axis of symmetry,
domain and range; applications.
Exercise 2-10A
(b)
Solving quadratic inequalities using a

graph and applications.
Exercise 2-10B
2-11
Polynomial Functions
(b)
Graphs of Polynomial Functions

Graphs of polynomial functions showing
double and multiple zeros ; roots of a
polynomial equation.
Exercise 2-9B
Exercise 2-11
2-12
More on Domain and Piecemeal

Functions
(a)
More on Domain
Exclusion from the domain; largest
possible domain; restriction on the
domain.
Exercise 2-12A
(b)
Piecemeal Functions
Evaluation; sketching piecemeal
graphs.
Exercise 2-12B
2-13
Interpretation of Graphs
Reading information from a graph. Using
a graph to solve f ( x ) = 0 , f ( x ) > 0 etc
12
Exercise 2-13
UNIT 3 DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS
3-1
Limits and Continuity
EXERCISE
(a)
Computation of limits
Limits as x approaches a constant c,
existence of limits, properties of limits.
Exercise 3-1A
(b)
Continuity, continuity of graphs (light,

intuitive treatment only)
Exercise 3-1B
3-2
The Derivative
(a)
Tangent lines, slope of a secant, slope of a

tangent line, differentiation from
first principles, the derivative.
Exercise 3-2A
(b)
Differentiability, Non-existence of the

derivative.
Exercise 3-2B
(c)
Basic differentiation rules.

Derivative of x n , derivative of a constant,
derivative of a constant times a function,
derivatives of sums and differences.
Exercise 3-2C
(d)
The second derivative.
Exercise 3-2D
3-3
The Rules for Differentiation
(a)
Derivatives of products and quotients.
Exercise 3-3A
(b)
Chain rule: power form, general form.

Combining rules of differentiation.
Applications
Exercise 3-3B
3-4
Tangents and Normals

Gradients and equations of tangents and
normals.
3-5
Exercise 3-4
Rates of Change Average and Instantaneous

Average rate of change, instantaneous rate
of change, rates of change involving time.
13
Exercise 3-5
UNIT 3 DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS (CONTINUED)
3-6
3-7
Implicit Differentiation
EXERCISE
Explicit and implicit functions, implicit

differentiation
Exercise 3-6
Related Rates
Problems where two rates of change are
related. Rates of change involving time.
3-8
Exercise 3-7
The First Derivative and Graphs

Increasing and decreasing functions;
stationary points. Use of the first
derivative to determine the nature of
stationary points (local maximum or local
minimum, horizontal points of inflection);
curve sketching.
Exercise 3-8
3-9
The Second Derivative and Graphs
(a)
Second Derivative, concavity, concave up

and concave down.
Exercise 3-9A
(b)
Finding inflection points using the second

derivative. Second derivative test for local
maximum and minimum; curve
sketching
Exercise 3-9B
3-10
Curve Sketching Using Calculus

Curve sketching, turning points,
inflections, intercepts on the axes,
restrictions on domain. Absolute maxima
and minima for continuous functions.
14
Exercise 3-10
UNIT 4 LOGARITHMIC AND EXPONENTIAL FUNCTIONS
4-1
The Definition of a Logarithm
EXERCISE
(a)
Logarithms and the calculator

Use of the calculator keys e x , 10 x , lnx and
log x .
Exercise 4-1A
(b)
Definition of a logarithm; conversion from

logarithmic form to exponential form and vice
versa; the irrational number e; logarithms to
base e; simple logarithmic equations.
Exercise 4-1B
4-2
Laws of Logarithms Change of Base Law
(a)
Basic laws of logarithms. Equations and

problems involving logarithms; exponential
and logarithmic equations
Exercise 4-2A
(b)
Further laws of logarithms and logarithmic

properties including the change of base
formula. Inequalities with logarithms.
Exercise 4-2B
4-3
Exponential Functions Graphs and Applications
(a)
Graphs of basic exponential

functions, y-intercept, equation of horizontal
asymptote, domain and range.
Applications of exponential functions
The exponential function with
base e .
(b)
4-4
Exercise 4-3B
Inverse Functions
Notation; reflection property;
equations of inverse functions;
domain and range of functions
and their inverses.
4-5
Exercise 4-3A
Exercise 4-4
Logarithmic Functions Graphs and Applications

Graphs of Basic Logarithmic Functions
x-intercept, equation of vertical asymptote,
domain and range.
15
Exercise 4-5
UNIT 5 SEQUENCES AND SERIES
5-1
Introduction to Sequences and Series
EXERCISE
Sequence; general term of a sequence;

series; sigma notation.
Exercise 5-1
5-2
Arithmetic Sequences and Series
(a)
Arithmetic sequences (progressions) ; test for

an A.P. ; the formula for the nth term;
applications and problems.
Exercise 5-2A
(b)
Arithmetic series, Both formulae for the sum

of the first n terms of an arithmetic series;
Exercise 5-2B
5-3
Geometric Sequences and Series
(a)
Geometric sequences (progressions), Test for

a G.P;
the formula for the nth term of a geometric
progressions; applications and problems.
Exercise 5-3A
(b)
Geometric series; formulae for the sum of the

first n terms of a geometric series;
Exercise 5-3B
5-4
Infinite Geometric Series

Infinite geometric series
Limiting sum of a geometric progression
for 1 < r < 1 ; applications and problems.
16
Exercise 5-4
Semester 2
UNIT 6 FURTHER DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS AND APPLICATIONS
6-1
Review of Curve Sketching using Calculus
EXERCISE
Review of curve sketching, turning points,

inflections, intercepts on the axes, restrictions
on domain.
Exercise 6-1
6-2
Sketching Rational Functions
(a)
Limits at infinity.
Exercise 6-2A
(b)
Asymptotes
Horizontal, vertical and oblique asymptotes.
Exercise 6-2B
(c)
Graphs of Rational Functions

Asymptotes, intercepts; turning points.
Exercise 6-2C
(d)
More on Graphs of Rational Functions

Applications and problems.
Exercise 6-2D
6-3
Maximization and Minimization Problems
(a)
Application of calculus to maximum and

minimum problems
Exercise 6-3A
(b)
Further applications of calculus to maximum

and minimum.
Exercise 6-3B
6-4
Derivatives of Logarithmic and

Exponential Functions
(a)
Derivative of e x , e ax +b , e f ( x ) ; applications
Exercise 6-4A
(b)
Derivative of ln x, ln (ax + b ) , ln[ f ( x )] ;

logarithmic properties; applications.
Exercise 6-4B
(c)
Further applications of the derivatives of

exponential and logarithmic functions.
17
Exercise 6-4C
UNIT 7 MATHEMATICS OF FINANCE
7-1
Simple Interest
EXERCISE
Exercise 7-1
Simple interest formula I = Pr t ,
The principal or present value P and the
amount or future value A; applications. Use of
the formula A = P + Pr t .
7-2
Compound Interest
(a)
Compound interest formula A = P( 1 + i ) n ;

depreciation by reducing balance method
using the formula A = P( 1 i ) n .
Exercise 7-2A
(b)
Effective rate of interest re , and nominal rate;
Exercise 7-2B
effective rate formula re = ( 1 + r ) m 1

m
7-3
Future Value of an Annuity; Sinking Funds

Derivation of formula for future value
(1 + i )n 1 and
of an annuity FV = PMT
i
applications of this formula; sinking funds.
7-4
Exercise 7-3
Present Value of an Annuity; Amortization

Present value of an annuity, use of the formula Exercise 7-4
n
1 (1 + i )
; amortization.
PV = PMT
i
7-5
Mixed Problems in Finance Mathematics

A general problem-solving strategy to
delineate between present value and future
value problems.
18
Exercise 7-5
UNIT 8 INTEGRAL CALCULUS
8-1
Antiderivatives and Indefinite Integrals
EXERCISE
(a)
Basic antiderivatives; the primitive function;

indefinite integral of x n , n 1
Exercise 8-1A
Notation
(b)
x n +1
+c;
n +1
Further indefinite integrals; Use of the

formulae
8-2
x n dx =
(ax + b) n dx =
n
f ( x) [ f ( x)] dx =
(ax + b) n +1
+ c and
a (n + 1)
[ f ( x)] n +1
+c
n +1
Definite Integrals and

The Fundamental theorem of Calculus
Proof of the fundamental theorem of calculus
and the link between areas and the definite
integral; properties of definite integrals;
evaluating definite integrals; using definite
integrals to find simple areas above the x-axis.
8-3
Exercise 8-3
The Area Between Two Curves

Area between two curves; addition and
subtraction of areas. Using the x-axis only.
8-5
Exercise 8-2
Area Under a Curve

Areas above and below the x-axis only.
8-4
Exercise 8-1B
Exercise 8-4
Volumes of Solids of Revolution

Volumes of solids of revolution about
the x-axis only.
19
Exercise 8-5
UNIT 8 INTEGRAL CALCULUS (CONTINUED)

8-6
Integration Involving Exponential Functions
EXERCISE
(a)
Indefinite integrals e x dx = e x + C and
e ax +b dx = 1 e ax +b + C , a 0 and
f ( x)
f ( x)
+ C and
f ( x )e dx = e
1 x
x
a dx = ln a a + C , a > 0 but a 1.
Exercise 8-6A
(b)
Definite integrals of e x , e ax +b and f ' ( x ). e f ( x )

, areas, volumes and applications.
Exercise 8-6B
8-7
Integration Involving Logarithmic Functions
(a)
1
Indefinite integrals
dx = ln x + C and
x
1 dx = 1 ln ax + b + C , a 0 and
ax + b
a
f ( x )
dx = ln f ( x ) + C.
f ( x)
Definite integrals involving logarithmic
functions, areas, volumes and applications
(b)
Exercise 8-7A
Exercise 8-7B
8-8
(a)

dN
Proportionality; the equation
= kN ,
dt
the graph of N (t ) = Ae kt , growth and decay
problems and applications.
Exercise 8-8A
(b)
Further exponential growth and decay problems

and applications.
Exercise 8-8B
8-9
Differential Equations, Integration and Rates of Change

Solving differential equations; differential
equations involving rates of change and
applications.
8-10
Exercise 8-9
Integration by Substitution
Indefinite and definite integrals by change of
variable, substitution techniques
Exercise 8-10
UNIT 9 PROBABILITY
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9-1
Basic Counting Principles
EXERCISE
(a)
Addition principle for counting,

Venn diagrams, tables.
Exercise 9-1A
(b)
Multiplication principle, successive

outcomes, tree diagrams.
Exercise 9-1B
9-2
Basic Probability, Sample Spaces and Events

Experiments; outcomes, events,
sample spaces, probability of an event,
equally likely events.
Exercise 9-2
9-3
Permutations and Combinations
(a)
Factorials
Exercise 9-3A
Factorial notation, manipulation of factorials,
use of the calculator.
(b)
Permutations
Definition; notation; arrangements
with restrictions; arrangements in a
row with repetitions; arrangements
of n objects in a row when they are
not all different.
Exercise 9-3B
(c)
Combinations
Definition; notation; selections with
conditions or restrictions.
Exercise 9-3C
(d)
Probability involving permutations

and combinations.
Exercise 9-3D
9-4
Union, Intersection, and Complement of

Events; Odds
Union and intersection, complement
of an event, odds, applications to empirical
probability.
Exercise 9-4
9-5
Successive Outcomes, Conditional Probability, and Independence
(a)
Successive outcomes, product rule,

probability trees, dependent and independent
events.
Exercise 9-5A
(b)
Conditional probability, testing for

independence.
Exercise 9-5B
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UNIT 9 PROBABILITY ( CONTINUED )
9-6
Discrete Random Variables, Probability Distribution and Expectation
(a)
Discrete random variables, probability

distribution; expected value of
a random variable.
Exercise 9-6A
(b)
Expected value of a random

variable, decision making and applications
Exercise 9-6B
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UNIT 10 - DATA DESCRIPTION AND PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTIONS
10-1
10-2
Graphing Data
EXERCISE
Bar and line graphs; pie charts.
Exercise 10-1
Graphing Quantitative Data

Frequency distributions, cumulative
and relative frequency distributions,
histograms, frequency polygons.
10-3
Exercise 10-2
Measures of Central Tendency

Finding mean, median and mode for grouped
and ungrouped data. Finding the mean on the
calculator.
10-4
Measures of Dispersion
(a)
Measures of spread: range, variance and

standard deviation. The formula for standard
Exercise 10-3
Exercise 10-4A
(xi x )
deviation, n 1 =
(b)
. Mean and
n 1
standard deviation and its significance for
ungrouped and grouped data
Applications of measures of central tendency
and dispersion.
Exercise 10-4B
10-5
Normal Distributions
(a)
Normal distributions
Normal distributions, area under the normal
curve, use of tables;
Exercise 10-5A
(b)
Applications of the normal

distribution.
Exercise 10-5B
10-6
The Binomial Theorem

Binomial theorem, expansions; general
term, coefficients.
10-7
Exercise 10-6
Bernoulli Trials and Binomial Distributions

Bernoulli trials, binomial distribution,
its mean and variance; applications.
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Exercise 10-7
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SUMMARY OF SYLLABUS UNITS

Basic Number and Algebra Review

The Number Plane, Functions and Graphs

Logarithmic and Exponential Functions

Sequences and Series

Further Differential Calculus and Applications

Data Description and Probability Distributions

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SECTIONS OF THE SYLLABUS UNITS

Prerequisite Knowledge and Terms in Mathematics

Basic Number and Algebra Review

Calculators and Approximation

The Number Plane, Functions and Graphs

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Gradient of a Straight Line

Logarithmic and Exponential Functions

Limits and Continuity

The Definition of a Logarithm

Sequences and Series

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Introduction to Sequences and Series Sigma Notation

Further Differential Calculus and Applications

Mixed Problems in Finance Mathematics

Basic Antiderivatives and Indefinite Integrals

Review of Curve Sketching using Calculus

Basic Counting Principles

Data Description and Probability Distributions

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Calculators and Approximation

Use of the calculator, exact values

The Real Number System

Terms in Mathematics; the language of

The real number system. The real number

Symbols, union and intersection, the

Further sets, Venn diagrams and word

Linear Equations and Inequalities

Linear equations, change of subject

Linear inequalities; word problems and

Operations with Surds

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UNIT 1 BASIC NUMBER AND ALGEBRA REVIEW (CONTINUED)

Factoring of Algebraic Expressions

Common factor, factoring by grouping

Operations with Algebraic Fractions

Absolute Value Equations

Absolute value definition and equations.