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Repeating maths - confused by new syllabus :s

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  • 17-09-2014 4:18pm
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    pancakes rule
    Registered Users Posts: 137 ✭✭


    Can someone tell me the structure of the exam?
    I don't understand the "strands".
    Which question is which topic?
    I know I want to study Numbers (I think this is strand 3?), but I don't know which question I'd find this under in the sample/past papers.

    I have less stress and new concise project maths 3a - if anyone has any suggestions of what books are good, I'd appreciate it!


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    #2
    Moody_mona
    Registered Users Posts: 1,107 ✭✭✭Moody_mona


    Strand numbers are irrelevant at this point because everything is being examined using the Project Maths syllabus.

    Set topics do not have set questions.


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    pancakes rule
    Registered Users Posts: 137 ✭✭pancakes rule


    Is there any structure to the exam at all?


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    #4
    Moody_mona
    Registered Users Posts: 1,107 ✭✭✭Moody_mona


    Both exams have a concept and skills section and a context and applications section. Each worth half marks. Concept and skills is usually 6 25 mark questions, straightforward enough. Then context and applications has been 3 50 marks, or 2 75 marks, or any other combination of 150 marks. This section examines how you can apply Maths to problems and is normally made up of a serious of questions which incorporate many ideas.


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