CAPE Pure Mathematics
Algebra, functions, trigonometry and calculus for the CXC CAPE exam (pre-university, Caribbean).
About CAPE Pure Mathematics on DigiTransact Mastermind
Algebra, functions, trigonometry and calculus for the CXC CAPE exam (pre-university, Caribbean).
Each of the 6 CAPE Pure Mathematics skills carries its own SmartScore from 0 to 100, so progress is measured per topic rather than as one overall grade.
All 44 CAPE Pure Mathematics questions come with the written reasoning behind the answer, so a wrong attempt still teaches the method.
CAPE Pure Mathematics work is filed under University, so you only see sets that match the stage you are studying.
Education levels covered
Tertiary and college foundations - Advanced study
6 CAPE Pure Mathematics skills at this level
Relevant curricula and exams
Based on the education levels this subject covers on the platform.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
Learning outcomes
After working through the CAPE Pure Mathematics practice sets you should be able to:
- Algebra & Functions: Indices, surds, quadratics, inequalities and the factor theorem for CAPE Unit 1.
- CAPE-style Paper 1 — Set A: Multiple-choice practice in the style of CAPE Pure Mathematics Unit 1 Paper 1.
Sample questions
Real questions taken from the CAPE Pure Mathematics question bank, shown with the working learners see after answering.
Simplify: (√3 + √2)(√3 − √2).
- 1
- 5
- √6
- 2√6
Working: Difference of squares: 3 − 2 = 1.
If f(x) = 2x + 3 and g(x) = x², then fg(2) = ___.
- 11
- 49
- 25
- 7
Working: g(2) = 4; f(4) = 2(4) + 3 = 11.
Main topics and skills
CAPE Pure Mathematics is organised into 2 topic groups covering 6 practice skills. Open any skill to read the guide and start a practice set.
CAPE Unit 1 Topics
CAPE Past Questions Practice
Exams CAPE Pure Mathematics practice prepares you for
Each page below sets out what the examination covers and links straight back to the cape pure mathematics skills that feed into it.
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Frequently asked questions
What stage of school does CAPE Pure Mathematics suit?
CAPE Pure Mathematics currently covers University. Every skill carries its own level tag, so you can start at the stage you are studying and move up once the earlier work is secure.
How is CAPE Pure Mathematics organised here?
The CAPE Pure Mathematics bank is grouped into 2 groups such as CAPE Unit 1 Topics and CAPE Past Questions Practice, and every group breaks down further into separate skills.
How many CAPE Pure Mathematics questions are there?
The bank holds 44 CAPE Pure Mathematics questions spread over 6 skills, each one paired with the reasoning behind the correct answer.
Can I revise for tertiary coursework with this?
The CAPE Pure Mathematics skills are grouped by the levels sat for tertiary coursework, and they are labelled Tertiary foundation coursework. Filter by level to focus on the stage you are being examined on.
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