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Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics (Specification A) (4MA1)

1 Numbers and the number system

2 Equations, formulae and identities

3 Sequences, functions and graphs

4 Geometry and trigonometry

4.1 Angles, lines and triangles

4.5 Construction

4.6 Circle properties

4.7 Geometrical reasoning

4.8 Trigonometry and Pythagoras’ theorem

4.8.A Pythagoras' theorem in two dimensions

4.8.B Trigonometry in right-angled triangles

4.8.C Two-dimensional trigonometry and bearings

4.8.HA Trigonometric ratios of obtuse angles

4.8.HB Angles of elevation and depression

4.8.HC Sine and cosine rules

4.8.HD Pythagoras’ theorem in three dimensions

4.8.HE Area of a triangle using 1/2 ab sin C

4.8.HF Trigonometrical methods to solve problems in three

4.9 Mensuration of 2D shapes

4.10 3D shapes and volume

4.11 Similarity

5 Vectors and transformation geometry

6 Statistics and probability

7 Mathematical problem-solving and reasoning

IGCSE/Edexcel/Math a//Higher/Concept/4 Geometry and trigonometry/4.8 Trigonometry and Pythagoras’ theorem/4.8.HD Pythagoras’ theorem in three dimensions

4 Geometry and trigonometry

Syllabus: 2017
Section: 4
Level: Higher

Exam analysis

Most tested topics

Angles, lines and triangles
Polygons
Symmetry
Measures
Construction
Circle properties
Geometrical reasoning
Trigonometry and Pythagoras’ theorem
Mensuration of 2D shapes
3D shapes and volume
Similarity