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Mathematics.

Mathematics A. Algebra to Quadratic Equations:—The four
fundamental operations for rational algebraic expressions; factoring,

determination of highest common factor and lowest common multiple
by factoring; fractions, including complex fractions; ratio and proportion;
linear equations, both numerical and literal, containing one
or more unknown quantities; problems depending on linear equations;
radicals, including the extraction of the square root of polynomials and
numbers; exponents, including the fractional and negative. (One unit).

Mathematics B. Quadratic Equations, Progressions, and the
Binomial Formula:—Quadratic equations, both numerical and literal;
simple cases of equations with one or more unknown quantities, that
can be solved by the methods of linear or quadratic equations: problems
depending upon quadratic equations; the binomial formula for
positive integral exponents; the formulas for the nth term and the sum
of the terms of arithmetic and geometric progressions, with applications.
(Half unit).

Mathematics C. Plane Geometry, with Original Exercises:—
The usual theorems and constructions of good text-books, including the
general properties of plane rectilinear figures; the circle and the measurement
of angles; similar polygons; areas; regular polygons and the
measurement of the circle. The solution of numerous original exercises,
including loci problems. Application to the mensuration of lines and plane
surfaces. (One unit).

Mathematics D1. Solid Geometry, with Original Exercises:—
The usual theorems and constructions of good text-books, including the
relations of planes and lines in space; the properties and measurement of
prisms, pyramids, cylinders and cones; the sphere and the spherical triangle.
The solution of numerous original exercises, including loci problems.
Applications to the mensuration of surfaces and solids. (Half unit).

Mathematics D2. Plane Trigonometry:—Definitions and relations
of the six trigonometric functions as ratios; circular measurement of
angles; proofs of principal formulas; product formulas; trigonometric
transformations. Solution of simple trigonometric equations. Theory
and use of logarithms (without introducing infinite series). Solution
of right and oblique triangles with applications. (Half unit).