Mathematics (9709)
Pure Mathematics 1 and 3, Mechanics, and Probability & Statistics 1 and 2, following the Cambridge International 9709 syllabus.
Margin's Mathematics notes follow the Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics syllabus (9709). Each examined paper has its own course, so you can read exactly the papers you are sitting.
Courses#
| Course | Label | Level | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Mathematics 1 | P1 | AS | Paper 1 |
| Pure Mathematics 3 | P3 | A Level | Paper 3 |
| Mechanics | M1 | AS | Paper 4 |
| Probability & Statistics 1 | S1 | AS | Paper 5 |
| Probability & Statistics 2 | S2 | A Level | Paper 6 |
Paper 2 (Pure Mathematics 2) is an AS alternative to Paper 3 whose content is contained in Pure Mathematics 3, so Margin has no separate P2 course. Read the matching P3 units instead: algebra, logarithms and exponentials, trigonometry, differentiation, integration and numerical methods. Pure Mathematics 3 goes further than Paper 2 in places, so check the syllabus for exactly what Paper 2 asks.
Which papers you sit#
Most students take one of these routes. Check yours with your school.
| Qualification | Papers | Read these courses |
|---|---|---|
| AS Level | 1 and 2 | P1, then the Paper 2 topics within P3 |
| AS Level | 1 and 4 | P1, M1 |
| AS Level | 1 and 5 | P1, S1 |
| A Level | 1, 3, 4 and 5 | P1, P3, M1, S1 |
| A Level | 1, 3, 5 and 6 | P1, P3, S1, S2 |
What is available now#
Mathematics is the most complete subject in Margin, with the remaining topics being written in syllabus order. Units without notes yet are hidden in the app, so the sidebar and the Mathematics page always show what you can read today.
What each course covers#
These are the syllabus topics each course follows.
Pure Mathematics 1#
Quadratics, functions, coordinate geometry, circular measure, trigonometry, series (including the binomial expansion and arithmetic and geometric progressions), differentiation and integration.
Pure Mathematics 3#
Algebra (including partial fractions and the general binomial expansion), logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometry, differentiation, integration, numerical solution of equations, vectors, differential equations and complex numbers.
Mechanics#
Forces and equilibrium, kinematics of motion in a straight line, momentum, Newton's laws of motion, and energy, work and power.
Probability & Statistics 1#
Representation of data, permutations and combinations, probability, discrete random variables (including the binomial and geometric distributions) and the normal distribution.
Probability & Statistics 2#
The Poisson distribution, linear combinations of random variables, continuous random variables, sampling and estimation, and hypothesis tests.
What to expect in a note#
Maths notes lean heavily on worked examples in the style of Cambridge papers. Expect:
- Results in Key result blocks with the conditions they need
- Method blocks for procedures such as completing the square or finding a stationary point
- Live graphs of the functions being discussed, which open in the grapher
- Exam tip blocks on accuracy (three significant figures unless an exact answer is asked for), "show that" questions and how method marks are earned
Select any formula to graph it or add it to your cheat sheet. The grapher is particularly useful for checking sketches, roots and turning points.