It features a range of problems set out in a different format and wider content to the standard Mathematics at the same level.
It was originated in the year 2003 [3] In Northern Ireland, Additional Mathematics was offered as a GCSE subject by the local examination board, CCEA.
[6] In addition to algebra, coordinate geometry, Pythagorean theorem, trigonometry and calculus, which were on the previous specification, this course also includes:
In Malaysia, Additional Mathematics is offered as an elective to upper secondary students within the public education system.
Format for Additional Mathematics Exam based on the Malaysia Certificate of Education is as follows: In 2020, the first batch of students learning the new syllabus, KSSM, will receive new Form 4 textbooks with new chapters which contain certain topics from A-levels.
In Hong Kong, the syllabus of HKCEE additional mathematics covered three main topics, algebra, calculus and analytic geometry.