Checklist Module : Core 2 Board : Edexcel

Topic Amplification Confidence with this

Algebra topic
Simple algebraic division; use of the Factor Only division by (x + a) or (x – a) will be required.   
Theorem and the Remainder Theorem. Candidates should know that if f(x) = 0 when x = a, then (x – a) is a factor of f(x).   
Candidates may be required to factorise cubic expressions such as x3 + 3x2 – 4 and 6x3 + 11x2 – x – 6.   
Candidates should be familiar with the terms ‘quotient’ and ‘remainder’ and be able to determine the   
remainder when the polynomial f(x) is divided by (ax + b).
2. Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane
Candidates should be able to find the radius and the Coordinate geometry of the circle using the equation of a circle in the form   
coordinates of the centre of the circle given the (x – a)2 + (y – b)2 = r2 and including use of the following circle properties:
equation of the circle, and vice versa. (i) the angle in a semicircle is a right angle;
(ii) the perpendicular from the centre to a chord
bisects the chord;
(iii) the perpendicularity of radius and tangent.
Sequences and Series
Recurrence Relation Definition of Recurrence Relation:   
un = f(un-1)

Binomial Expansion Binomial expansion: using Pascal’s triangle to obtain coefficients of powers of x such as:   
(1 + x)n and (a + bx)n
where n is a positive integers and
n is small (n < 6, say).

Extension of the Pascal’s triangle to obtain the Binomial Expansion formula :   

(1 + x)n =

  
Factorial Notation
The sum of a finite geometric series; the sum to The general term and the sum to n terms are required.   
infinity of a convergent geometric series, including The proof of the sum formula should be known.   
the use of .
Exponentials & Logarithms
Exponentials Definition of an exponential function:   
 ex is “The Exponential Function”
Graph sketching (such as y = 2x)   

Logarithms Definition of a logarithmic function:   

The inverse function of an exponential function of the same base.

  
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Use the relationship between the graph of a function and its inverse function to illustrate the graphs of
logarithmic functions.
 a = bc  logba = c   
Notations:
log10x = log x = lg x and logex = ln x   
Laws of logarithms 1. logax + logay = logaxy
2. logax - logay = loga(x/y)
3. logaxn = n logax
**Important results:
 logaa = 1 and loga1 = 0   
Changing Base logba = logca/ logcb   
Equations Solving exponential and logarithmic equations in linear and quadratic forms (incl simultaneous
equations).
Trigonometry
The sine and cosine rules, and the area of a triangle in the form ab sin C.   

Radian measure, including use for arc length and Use of the formulae s = rθ and A = r2θ for a circle.   
area of sector.
Sine, cosine and tangent functions. Their graphs, Knowledge of graphs of curves with equations such as y = 3 sin x, y = sin(x + π/6), y = sin 2x is   
symmetries and periodicity. expected.
  
Knowledge and use of tan q = , and sin2q + cos2 q = 1.
  
Solution of simple trigonometric equations in a   
given interval.
Differentiation
Applications of differentiation to maxima and The notation f²(x) may be used for the second order derivative.   
minima and stationary points, increasing and To include applications to curve sketching. Maxima and minima problems may be set in the context of a   
decreasing functions. practical problem.
Integration
Evaluation of definite integrals.   
Interpretation of the definite integral as the area Candidates will be expected to be able to evaluate the area of a region bounded by a curve and given   
under a curve. straight lines.
E.g. find the finite area bounded by the curve   
y = 6x – x2 and the line y = 2x.
Numerical Methods
Numerical Integration The use of the Trapezium Rule:   

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