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Combinations — A/L Combined Mathematics

NIE competency: Uses combinations as a technique of solving mathematical problems

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What should I read on Combinations?

Work through these in order. Resources in English, Sinhala and Tamil.

  1. 1. Start here · Explanation
    Khan Academy Algebra — Combinations, nCr Formula and Committee Selection Problems

    This link opens the whole course, not a page on this topic. It follows its publisher's own syllabus, not the NIE syllabus.

    Free lessons with short videos and practice exercises. Use it to learn the idea step by step before you attempt exam questions.

    Source: Khan Academy — Algebra
  2. 2. Then · Official syllabus resource
    NIE Sri Lanka — syllabuses and teacher guides

    This link opens the site's home page. Search there for: Permutations and Combinations Pure Mathematics Guide

    The National Institute of Education publishes the official syllabi and teacher guides. Use it to confirm exactly what the syllabus asks for on this topic.

    Source: National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka (NIE)

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Where does Combinations fit in the syllabus?

Year 2 · Term 1

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