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ZIMSEC A-Level Pure Mathematics

6.5Calculus

Calculus in ZIMSEC A-Level Pure Mathematics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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  • Derivatives of exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions

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  • Differentiating powers of x and the chain rule

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  • Implicit and parametric differentiation

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  • Stationary points, optimisation and curve sketching

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  • Tangents, normals, increasing functions and rates of change

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  • The gradient of a curve and differentiation from first principles

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  • The product and quotient rules

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  • Definite integrals and areas

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  • Integrating exponential, reciprocal and trigonometric functions

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  • Integration as the reverse of differentiation

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  • Integration by parts

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  • Integration by recognition and by substitution

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  • Integration using partial fractions

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  • Volumes of revolution

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  • First-order differential equations with separable variables

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Calculus: sample question

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The mass mm grams of a radioactive sample decreases at a rate proportional to mm. Which differential equation models this (k>0k > 0, tt in days)?

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