Mathematics

The mathematics entrance exam lasts 45 minutes.

Aids

  • The use of a simple scientific calculator (WTR) is permitted. Pocket calculators with graphics capability (GTR), pocket calculators with typical functions of a computer algebra system (CAS), pocket calculators with data transmission capability and programmable pocket calculators are not permitted. A calculator that is frequently used at the Studienkolleg is the Casio fx-87DE plus. Of course, any other calculator that meets the above requirements can also be used for the entrance exam.
  • The use of a set square (triangle) is recommended.
  • Formula collections may not be used.

Exam content

Terms

  • calculate terms
  • transform terms
  • structure terms
  • simplify terms
  • multiply out and factor out
  • factoring (also with binomial formulas)
  • shorten and expand
  • power and logarithm laws

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Equations and inequations

  • linear equations
  • linear systems of equations with two unknowns
  • fractional equations
  • quadratic equations
  • root equations
  • exponential equations
  • trigonometric equations

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Percentage calculation

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Geometry

  • elementary terms (e.g. line, distance, angle)
  • triangles (right triangles, equilateral and isosceles triangles, general triangle)
  • Pythagoras, sets of heights and legs
  • The law of sine and cosine in a right triangle
  • circles (radius, area, perimeter, sector and segment)
  • volumes and surfaces of bodies (prism, cylinder, pyramid, cone, sphere)

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Functions

  • linear functions
  • quadratic functions
  • broken rational functions
  • Exponential and logarithmic functions
  • trigonometric functions
  • whole rational functions

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Recommended literature for preparation

Basic knowledge

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Practice material

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