CAPE subject guide
CAPE Pure Mathematics
Algebra, calculus and analysis for science, engineering and economics pathways.
Practise it free in the Practice Lab, then come back to the tricky topics.
What it covers
- Unit 1: basic algebra, functions, trigonometry, coordinate geometry and introductory calculus
- Unit 2: complex numbers, sequences and series, further calculus, matrices and differential equations
- Internal assessment
Where marks get lost
- Skipping proof structure in reasoning questions
- Algebraic slips that invalidate an otherwise correct method
How to revise CAPE Pure Mathematics
Short, specific habits beat long unfocused sessions.
Step 1
Write proofs in full sentences, not symbols alone
Step 2
Revisit Unit 1 algebra while studying Unit 2
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