Math Syllabus 2425
Math Syllabus 2425
Syllabus
Textbook: HKDSE Mathematics in Action (Compulsory Part) (4A & 4B), United Prime &
Pearson (2023 3rd Edition)
First term: Sep. 2024 – Jan. 2025 Second term: Jan. 2025 – June 2025
Topic
Month
Sep 4A Chapter 1: Quadratic Equations in One Unknown (I)
1.1 Real Number System
1.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Factor Method
1.3 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
1.4 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Graphical Method
1.5 Problems Leading to Quadratic Equations
4A Chapter 2: Quadratic Equations in One Unknown (II)
2.1 Nature of Roots of a Quadratic Equations
2.2 Forming a Quadratic Equations with Given Roots
2.3 Relations Between Roots and Coefficients
2.4 Complex Number System
Late Sep – Mid-Oct 4A Chapter 3: Functions and Graphs
3.1 Introduction to Functions
3.2 Notation of a Function
3.3 Some Common Functions and their Graphs
3.4 Optimum Values of Quadratic Functions
Mid-Oct – Late Oct 4A Chap. 4 Equations of Straight Lines
4.1 Equations of Straight Lines
4.2 General Form of Equation of a Straight Line
4.3 Possible Intersection of Straight Lines
Late Oct – Mid-Nov 4A Chapter 5: More about Polynomials
5.1 Revision on Polynomials
5.2 Division of Polynomials
5.3 Remainder Theorem
5.4 Factor Theorem
5.5 H.C.F. and L.C.M. of Polynomials
5.6 Rational Functions and their Manipulations
Late Nov – Mid-Dec 4B Chapter 6: Exponential Functions
6.1 Laws of Rational Indices
6.2 Exponential Equations
6.3 Exponential Functions and their Graphs
Revision
1
Christmas Holidays
First Term Examination and Exam Review
Mid-Jan – Late Feb 4B Chapter 7: Logarithmic Functions
7.1 Common Logarithms
7.2 Applications of Common Logarithms
7.3 Logarithms to an Arbitrary Base
7.4 Graphs of Logarithmic Functions and their Properties
7.5 Historical Development of the Concept of Logarithms
Early Mar – Mid-Mar Experiential Learning Lessons
Revision
Final Examination