CAPE subject guide

CAPE Applied Mathematics

Statistics, probability and mechanics applied to real problems.

Practise it free in the Practice Lab, then come back to the tricky topics.

What it covers

  • Statistical analysis and probability
  • Mathematical modelling
  • Mechanics and further statistics at Unit 2
  • Internal assessment

Where marks get lost

  • Choosing the wrong distribution or test
  • Reporting a statistic without interpreting it

How to revise CAPE Applied Mathematics

Short, specific habits beat long unfocused sessions.

Step 1

Learn the decision rules for choosing a method

Step 2

Always write a sentence interpreting the result

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