PCE Mathematics CCSS Exams

CCSS Mathematics is a very practical and logical subject that is applied to any everyday problem that may arise in a business. Any company contains accounting, finance, investment, commercial, R&D, and management departments, since all these departments perform mathematical problems daily in order to take the company to the top. It is, in conclusion, a subject to take if we want to ensure less suffering at the university, given that sooner or later, we will have to deal with it.

Last call data (2024)

• Pass percentage: 48,78% (see approvals of all subjects)
• Average grade of those approved: 7,31
• Exam type: Test + Problems
• Difficulty of the subject: High
• Exam difficulty: High

CCSS Mathematics Syllabus

a) Algebra
1. Arrays
2. Determinants
3. System of equations

b) Analysis
1. Linear programming
2. Limits and continuity
3. Derivatives
4. Application of derivatives
5. Function representation
6. Integrals

c) Statistics
1. Random events
2. Random variables
3. Statistical Inference

Most frequently asked questions

• Block 1. Numbers and algebra 45%
• Block 2. Analysis 25%
• Block 3. Statistics and probability 30%

How is the CCSS Mathematics exam structured at the PCE?

The subject is divided into 3 blocks (Algebra, Analysis and Statistics):

• 1 part. Two problems are given, and one must be solved. Both problems are from the same block.
• 2 part. Two problems are given, and one must be completed. Both problems are from the same block, but from a different block than Part 1.
• 3 part. An 8-question test from the entire syllabus, of which 5 must be answered. Correct answers add 0.5 points and incorrect answers subtract 0.2.
• 4 part. A real-life competency-based problem on a block not asked in parts 1 and 2. It is mandatory to contextualize it.

Each part is worth 2,5 points. Problems must be answered on separate sheets. Within each problem, the order of the sections must be followed. The results are not valid, or an explanation is given as to how the solution was reached, or the question is marked as incorrect. The solutions must be as simplified as possible. The only calculator allowed It is one that has addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. A point can be subtracted for punctuation errors.

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Tricks and tips

• First of all, it is important to read the general exam instructions.
• You have to read the exam calmly. Think before you answer.
• Make a mental structure of the time you have for each question based on your knowledge and what they ask of us.
• There are no clocks, so time control is mental.
• Read and review at the end of everything, if you can just when you are going to hand it in. You don't know how many things you could find that you could improve.
• Write down all the data that is necessary for the statement.
• Write all the steps of the exercises. Breaking down the problems can facilitate both your development and correction.
• Practice lots of exercises.
• Have fast and reliable handling with the calculator. Remember that it CANNOT be scientific.
• Look at the number signs. A high percentage of errors can be derived from putting a sign wrong.
• Although most of the questions are practical, it requires having a high command of theory to be able to see the solution to the problem faster.
• In the questions to be developed, do not limit yourself to putting only the results, try to make clear all the steps you take in the exercise, so that in case of error the corrector will be able to see where the error is and assess its severity. However, even if it is a numbers subject, if you explain each step a little that will make you receive a positive evaluation.
• It is very important to be clean when answering, do not cross out (crossing out the part you don't want with a line is enough).

Mathematics and Social Sciences Resources PCE

• See the PCE 2026 Mathematics Model for Social Sciences (If you want to see more models and request the resolution, click here) here)
• Free notes
• Level test