Exam proofs

I am currently stuyding the CTs and I have noticed that often there will be a question asking to prove something in the text. Is it necessary to learn these proofs for the exams or do they constitute non-core reading?

 

The examiners may ask the proofs that is in the core reading (bold text).

The examiners may also ask you to use something that is in the core reading to prove something else. It is probably best to work through old exams to get a feel for:

1) what type of proofs get asked
2) how many proofs there are in a typical exam

 

Learning proofs is a good idea where they have cropped up previously. They help your understanding of what you are actually achieving.

The important thing is never include a proof/derivation unless explicitly asked to do so. Its fine to simply use formulae as presented in the formula and tables book.

 

I agree with bystander.

Even if the number of proofs in an exam is very low, and it may not appear to be worth the time spent learning them the extent to which they enhance your understanding of the subject.

The exception of course if the Boswell-Wilkie equations of CT8