Math

Topics Status Confidence Date studied Christos nikolaidis review Mr. Pacios
Operations with numbers in the form a × 10k where 1 ≤ a < 10 and k is an integer
Arithmetic sequences and series
Geometric sequences and series
Financial applications of geometric sequences and series
Laws of exponents with integer exponents
Simple deductive proof, numerical and algebraic; how to lay out a left-hand side to right-hand side (LHS to RHS) proof
Solving exponential equations, including using logarithms.
The binomial theorem
Different forms of the equation of a straight line
Gradient; intercepts
Lines with gradients m1 and m2
Parallel lines m1 = m2
Perpendicular lines m1 × m2 = − 1
Concept of a function, domain, range and graph
Function notation
Inverse function as a reflection in the line y = x, and the notation f−1 (x)
Creating a sketch from information given or a context
The quadratic function, its graph, and y-intercept
The quadratic function f(x) = ax2 + bx + c: its graph, y-intercept (0, c). Axis of symmetry
The form f(x) = a(x − p)(x − q), x-intercepts (p, 0) and (q, 0)
The form f(x) = a (x − h)2 + k, vertex (h, k)
Solution of quadratic equations and inequalities. The quadratic formula
The discriminant Δ = b2 − 4ac and the nature of the roots, that is, two distinct real roots, two equal real roots, no real roots
The reciprocal function f(x) = 1/x , x ≠ 0: its graph and self-inverse nature
Rational functions of the form f(x) = ax+b/cx+d and their graphs
Equations of vertical and horizontal asymptotes
Exponential functions and their graphs: f(x) = ax, a > 0, f(x) = ex
Logarithmic functions and their graphs: f(x)=logax, x>0, f(x)=lnx, x>0
Solving equations, both graphically and analytically
Use of technology to solve a variety of equations, including those where there is no appropriate analytic approach
Applications of graphing skills and solving equations that relate to real-life situations
Transformations of graphs
Transaltions
Reflections
Verticle and horizontal stretch
Composite transformations
The distance between two points in three- dimensional space, and their midpoint
Volume and surface area of three-dimensional solids including right-pyramid, right cone, sphere, hemisphere and combinations of these solids
The size of an angle between two intersecting lines or between a line and a plane
Use of sine, cosine and tangent ratios to find the sides and angles of right-angled triangles
The sine and cosine rule
Area of a triangle
Applications of right and non-right angled trigonometry, including Pythagoras’s theorem
Angles of elevation and depression
Construction of labelled diagrams from written statements
The circle: radian measure of angles; length of an arc; area of a sector
Definition of cosθ, sinθ in terms of the unit circle
Definition of tanθ as sinθ/cosθ
Extension of the sine rule to the ambiguous case
The Pythagorean identity cos2θ + sin2θ = 1
Double angle identities for sine and cosine
The relationship between trigonometric ratios
The circular functions sinx, cosx, and tanx; amplitude, their periodic nature, and their graphs
Composite functions of the form f(x) = asin(b(x + c)) + d
Transformations
Solving trigonometric equations in a finite interval, both graphically and analytically
Equations leading to quadratic equations in sinx, cosx or tanx
Concepts of population, sample, random sample, discrete and continuous data
Reliability of data sources and bias in sampling
Interpretation of outliers
Sampling techniques and their effectiveness
Presentation of data (discrete and continuous): frequency distributions (tables)
Histograms
Cumulative frequency; cumulative frequency graphs; use to find median, quartiles, percentiles, range and interquartile range (IQR)
Production and understanding of box and whisker diagrams
Measures of central tendency (mean, median and mode)
Estimation of mean from grouped data
Modal class
Measures of dispersion (interquartile range, standard deviation and variance)
Effect of constant changes on the original data
Quartiles of discrete data
Linear correlation of bivariate data
Pearson’s product-moment correlation coefficient, r
Scatter diagrams; lines of best fit, by eye, passing through the mean point
Equation of the regression line of y on x
Use of the equation of the regression line for prediction purposes
Interpret the meaning of the parameters, a and b, in a linear regression y = ax + b
Concepts of trial, outcome, equally likely outcomes, relative frequency, sample space (U) and event
The probability of an event
The complementary events A and A′ (not A)
Expected number of occurrences
Use of Venn diagrams, tree diagrams, sample space diagrams and tables of outcomes to calculate probabilities
Combined events
Mutually exclusive events
Conditional probability
Independent events
Concept of discrete random variables and their probability distributions
Expected value (mean), for discrete data
Applications of above concepts
Binomial distribution
Mean and variance of the binomial distribution
The normal distribution and curve
Properties of the normal distribution
Diagrammatic representation
Normal probability calculations
Inverse normal calculations
Equation of the regression line of x on y
Use of the equation for prediction purposes
Conditional probabilities and independent events
Standardization of normal variables (z- values)
Inverse normal calculations where mean and standard deviation are unknown
Increasing and decreasing functions
Graphical interpretation of f′(x) > 0, f′(x) = 0, f′(x) < 0
Derivative of f(x) = axn is f ′(x) = anxn−1, n ∈ Z
The derivative of functions of the form f(x) = axn + bxn−1... where all exponents are integers
Tangents and normals at a given point, and their equations
Introduction to integration as anti-differentiation of functions of the form f(x) = axn + bxn-1 + ...., where n∈Z, n≠ −1
Anti-differentiation with a boundary condition to determine the constant term
Definite integrals using technology
Area of a region enclosed by a curve y = f(x) and the x -axis, where f (x) > 0
Derivative of xn (n ∈ Q), sinx, cosx, ex and lnx.
Differentiation of a sum and a multiple of these functions
The chain rule for composite functions
The product and quotient rules
The second derivative
Graphical behaviour of functions, including the relationship between the graphs of f , f ′ and f'′
Local maximum and minimum points
Testing for maximum and minimum
Optimization
Points of inflexion with zero and non-zero gradients
Kinematic problems involving displacement s, velocity v, acceleration a and total distance travelled
Indefinite integrals
Composites
Reverse chain rule
Definite integrals, including analytical approach
Areas of a region enclosed by a curve y = f (x) and the x-axis, where f(x) can be positive or negative, without the use of technology
Areas between curves
Chemistry
Topics Status Confidence Date studied SMOS Notes Paula Daurat Smashing Science
Models of the particulate nature of matter
The Nuclear Atom
Electron Configurations
Counting particles by mass : Mole
Ideal gas
Ionic Model
Covalent Model
Metallic Model
From models to materials
Classification of elements
Classification of organic compounds
Measuring enthalpy changes
Energy cycles in reactions
Energy from fuels
Entropy and Spontaneity
The amount of chemical change
The rate of chemical change
The extent of chemical change
Proton Transfer reactions
Electron Transfer reactions
Electron sharing reactions
Electron pair sharing reactions
Biology
Topics Status Confidence Date studied Biology for life Revision Village
A1.1 Water
A1.2 Nucleic acids
A2.1 Origins of cells [HL only]
A2.2 Cell structure
A2.3 Viruses [HL only]
B1.1 Carbohydrates and lipids
B1.2 Proteins
B2.1 Membranes and membrane transport
B2.2 Organelles and compartmentalization
B2.3 Cell specialization
B3.1 Gas exchange
B3.2 Transport
B3.3 Muscle and motility [HL only]
C1.1 Enzymes and metabolism
C1.2 Cell respiration
C1.3 Photosynthesis
C2.1 Chemical signaling [HL only]
C2.2 Neural signaling
C3.1 Integration of body systems
C3.2 Defence against disease
D1.1 DNA replication
D1.2 Protein synthesis
D1.3 Mutations and gene editing
D2.1 Cell and nuclear division
D2.2 Gene expression [HL only]
D2.3 Water potential
D3.1 Reproduction
D3.2 Inheritance
D3.3 Homeostasis
A3.1 Diversity of organisms
A3.2 Classification and cladistics [HL only]
A4.1 Evolution and speciation
A4.2 Conservation of biodiversity
B4.1 Adaptation to environment
B4.2 Ecological niches
C4.1 Populations and communities
C4.2 Transfers of energy and matter
D4.1 Natural selection
D4.2 Stability and change
D4.3 Climate change
Psychology
Topics Studies Status Confidence Date studied
Maguire et al
Localisation Sharot et al
Antonova
Neurotransmitters Caspi et al
Maguire et al
Neuroplasiticy Draganski et al
Maguire et al
Brain imaging technology Sharot et al
Schele et al
Hormones Dedreu et al
Wedekind et al
Pheromones Hare et al
Caspi et al
Genes and behaviour Kendler et al
Bouchard & Macgue
Genetic Similarities Kendler et al
Wedekind et al
Evolutionary Explanations Buss
Rogers & Kesner
Animal Brain + Behaviour Rosenzweigh, Bennett & Diamont
Meaney et al
Animal Hormones + Pheromones Romero et al
Weaver et al
Animal Genetics + Behaviour Cases et al
Models of Memory Glanzer & Cunitz
Schema Theory Loftus & Palmer
Thinking & Decision making Wason
Reconstructive Memory Loftus & Palmer
Bias in thinking and decision making Wason
Emotion and cognition Sharot et al
English
Year Session Past Paper Status