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Mathematics and Statistics (AS-Level). Mathematics and Statistics. Pure Mathematics. AS-Level. A-Level. 4 lessons per week. 8 lessons per week. Practical aspect. Theoretical aspect. 6 A, B. 6 S. WHAT is it?. Emphasis is on practical aspect of Mathematics. WHAT are expected?.
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Mathematics and Statistics Pure Mathematics AS-Level A-Level 4 lessons per week 8 lessons per week Practical aspect Theoretical aspect 6A, B 6S WHAT is it? • Emphasis is on practical aspect of Mathematics.
WHAT are expected? • Students’ mathematical and statistical skills are extended for applications in everyday situations, • Syllabus: • Algebra (1/6) • Calculus (1/3) • Statistics (1/2)
C A B Algebra BACK • Permutations and Combination (排列與組合) e.g. There are 3 routes from A to B and 4 routes from B to C. How many routes are there from A to C via B ? • Binomial Expansion • Exponential Function • Logarithmic Function
Area • Volume • Rate of Change • Gradient • Max / Min Calculus • Differentiation 2. Integration BACK
Statistics • Basic statistical measures and their interpretation • Probability • Bernoulli, Binomial, Geometric and Poisson distributions • Normal distribution NEXT
Poisson Distribution Examples include: • Daily Life e.g. The number of spelling mistakes a secretary makes while typing a single page. • Biology e.g. The number of mutations in a given stretch of DNA after a certain amount of radiation. • Physics e.g. The number of stars in a given volume of space. BACK
WHO is recommended to take the subject? • wish to widening perspectives on mathematics. • wish to study social sciences / computer studies / engineering / business. • attain a “C” or above in Maths /A.Maths at CE level.
HOW can I take the course? • Starting from the academic year 2007/2008 • Class 6A or 6B
Further Questions? • Feel free to contact • Miss Man Sze Wan • Mr Shum Cheong • Miss Mak Lim Luen • Wish to see you in the M&S lessons • Thank You!