CSCA Mathematics Syllabus Overview

The CSCA Mathematics examination is organized into four main content modules:

Module 1 — Sets and Inequalities

This module covers the foundations of sets and inequalities.

You will study:

  • definitions and representation of sets;
  • operations involving sets;
  • properties of inequalities;
  • solving quadratic inequalities;
  • solving rational inequalities.

Module 2 — Functions

This is a broad module covering functions and several related mathematical topics.

You will study:

  • domain and range;
  • monotonicity and parity;
  • power functions;
  • exponential functions;
  • logarithmic functions;
  • trigonometric functions;
  • arithmetic sequences;
  • geometric sequences;
  • general terms and sums of sequences;
  • basic concepts of derivatives;
  • geometric meaning of derivatives;
  • simple applications of calculus.

Module 3 — Geometry and Algebra

This module combines analytic geometry, vectors, complex numbers, and solid geometry.

You will study:

  • lines and their equations;
  • circles;
  • ellipses;
  • hyperbolas;
  • parabolas;
  • vector operations;
  • basic operations with complex numbers;
  • three-dimensional coordinate systems;
  • properties of simple solids.

Module 4 — Probability and Statistics

This module introduces basic probability and statistical concepts.

You will study:

  • classical probability models;
  • probability calculations;
  • mean;
  • variance;
  • basic concepts of the normal distribution.

What This Means for Your Preparation

Your CSCA Mathematics course will follow these four official syllabus areas systematically.

You should aim to:

  1. understand the fundamental concepts;
  2. learn the required formulas and methods;
  3. develop efficient problem-solving skills;
  4. practise single-answer multiple-choice questions;
  5. combine accuracy with speed.

Important: The official syllabus identifies the content areas but does not specify a fixed number of examination questions for each module. Therefore, you should prepare all four modules thoroughly.