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.
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1. Start here · ExplanationKhan 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. Then · Official syllabus resourceNIE 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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