ECZ · GCE Exam Companion
GCE Additional Mathematics
Two written papers in Additional Mathematics (4030), covering algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, counting and statistics.
The papers
Paper 1
Core written problems
A two-hour written paper worth 80 marks with twelve numbered questions. Show algebraic steps and give non-exact answers to three significant figures, or angles in degrees to one decimal place unless instructed otherwise; some older papers offer alternatives in the final question.
Paper 2
Extended written applications
A two-and-a-half-hour written paper worth 100 marks with twelve numbered questions. Problems include extended algebra, calculus, counting, progressions and statistics; some older papers offer alternatives in the final question. Show working and follow the stated accuracy instructions.
Topics
How often each topic came up across the 6 GCE papers from 2016 to 2021 that we studied. Start with the topics that come up most.
- 1. Quadratics and Simultaneous Equations FreeIn 6 of 6 papers
- 2. Functions and InversesIn 3 of 6 papers
- 3. Polynomials and FactorsIn 3 of 6 papers
- 4. Indices Logarithms and ExponentialsIn 3 of 6 papers
- 5. Coordinate GeometryIn 3 of 6 papers
- 6. Binomial ExpansionIn 3 of 6 papers
- 7. Trigonometry and GraphsIn 6 of 6 papers
- 8. Circular MeasureIn 3 of 6 papers
- 9. VectorsIn 3 of 6 papers
- 10. Permutations and CombinationsIn 3 of 6 papers
- 11. Sequences and SeriesIn 3 of 6 papers
- 12. Differentiation and ApplicationsIn 6 of 6 papers
- 13. Integration Areas and VolumesIn 6 of 6 papers
- 14. KinematicsIn 3 of 6 papers
- 15. StatisticsIn 3 of 6 papers
Bright Minds practice questions in the GCE style, not official ECZ examination questions.