AS AQA Pure Maths Notes

Exam code: 7356

Pure maths is assessed in Papers 1 and 2. Vectors are assessed in Paper 1 only; Paper 1 also includes mechanics, and Paper 2 includes statistics.

Papers 1 & 2 – Shared Pure Topics

Proof

Deductive Proof & Proof by Exhaustion

Algebra & Functions

Index Laws & Surd Manipulation

Quadratic Functions & Equations

Solving Simultaneous Equations

Solving Inequalities

Polynomial Algebra

Function Graphs & Transformations

Functions as Mathematical Models

Coordinate Geometry

Straight-Line Coordinate Geometry

Circle Geometry & Equations

Sequences & Series

Binomial Expansions

Trigonometry

Trigonometric Ratios & Rules

Graphs of Trigonometric Functions

Trigonometric Identities & Equations

Exponentials & Logarithms

Solving Exponential Equations

Working with Logarithm Laws

Exponential & Logarithmic Models

Differentiation

First-Principles Differentiation

Differentiating Functions

Finding Tangents & Normals

Finding & Classifying Stationary Points

Integration

Integrating Functions

Evaluating Definite Integrals

Paper 1 only – Vectors

Vectors

Vectors in Two Dimensions