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Summary of changes for 2013 examination
The following content has been added for clarification:
1.7
Explain the definition of radical exponents as an extension to integral components and
explain the rules for exponents (Core and Extended)
1.9
Use units to understand problems and guide the solution to multi-step problems (Core
and Extended)
2.5
Manipulate algebraic expressions to prove identities (Extended only)
2.9
Use equivalent forms of an expression or function to reveal and explain properties of
the quantities or function represented (Extended only)
2.13
Be able to derive the formula for the sum of a finite geometric series and use the
formula to solve problems (Extended only)
4.8
Recognise that two shapes are congruent and use this to solve problems (Extended
only)
The following content is new:
6.7
Identify the shapes of two-dimensional cross sections of three-dimensional
objects and identify three-dimensional objects generated by rotations of twodimensional objects (Extended only)
6.8
Apply concepts of density on area and volume modelling situations (Extended only)
6.9
Apply geometric methods to solve design problems (Extended only)
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Changes to Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (US) (0444)