This advance information covers all examined components.

• For each paper the list shows the major focus of the content of the examination; the topic

areas are listed in rank order, with the areas carrying the highest mark allocations at the top

of each list.

• Topics not explicitly given in the list may appear in multiple-choice items, low tariff

questions, or via synopticity.

• Assessment of practical skills (section 8.3 of the specification) and maths skills (section 6 of

the specification) occurs throughout the three papers.

• It is not permitted to take this advance information into the examination.