What is the equivalent of Methods?

[noneofyourbusiness]

Just wondering what is the overseas equivalent for Methods. For example, what is the equivalent of Methods in the US or UK. Also, is Methods equivalent to Calculus 1 and/or Calculus 2.

Thank you

[bucklr]

In the UK they have GCE. You can compare past papers for their mathematics course with VCAA's math methods CAS in the following two links.

 http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-mathematics-3890-3892-7890-7892/

http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/vce/studies/mathematics/cas/casexams.aspx

For America... I'm not too sure. As i understand they have a few assessment authorities around the country - I think google is the best helper there.

Hope that helps.

[Professor Polonsky]

The A-Level Mathematics course fully encompasses Maths Methods, and goes beyond it, apart from probability which for them is one of three optional modules.

The US situation is slightly more complicated - I'd say AP Calculus AB is the closest thing, but that does not include probability again. There is a course syllabus for AP Calc here.

Assuming that by Calculus 1 and Calc 2 you mean the UoM courses, a study score of 25 in Methods is a prerequisite for entry into Calculus 1, and it is roughly equivalent to Spesh. Calculus 2 requires Spesh and/or Calculus 1.