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OCR Level 3 Free Standing Mathematics Qualification


Synopsis


Exam Board: OCR
Level: Free Standing Mathematics Qualification
Subject: Additional Mathematics
First Teaching: September 2018
First Exam: June 2019

Benefit from the expert input of subject specialists with examining experience in this assessment-led Exam Practice Book, tailored to the 2018 specification and packed with exam-style questions.

- Prepare for the exam with hundreds of exam-style questions that are matched to the new specification.
- Provide structured support and extra practice with questions focused on reasoning and problem-solving.
- Create opportunities for self-directed learning and assessment with full step-by-step worked solutions and mark schemes online, plus answers in the back of the book.
- Consolidate knowledge learnt in class and can be used to alongside the textbooks and the revision guide.

Andrew Ginty, Val Hanrahan

Summary

Chapter 1: Number

* Covers the number system, including real numbers, rational numbers, and irrational numbers.
* Explores properties of numbers, such as divisibility, factors, and primes.
* Example: Determine if the number 143 is divisible by 7.

Chapter 2: Algebra

* Introduces algebraic expressions, equations, and inequalities.
* Solves linear and quadratic equations using various methods.
* Example: Solve for x in the equation 3x + 5 = 14.

Chapter 3: Coordinate Geometry

* Defines the coordinate plane and Cartesian coordinates.
* Graphs lines, circles, and parabolas.
* Example: Graph the line with equation y = 2x + 1.

Chapter 4: Statistics

* Covers data collection, representation, and analysis.
* Calculates measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode) and dispersion (range, standard deviation).
* Example: Find the mean and standard deviation of the data set {5, 8, 11, 15, 19}.

Chapter 5: Trigonometry

* Introduces the trigonometric ratios (sine, cosine, and tangent).
* Solves triangles using trigonometry.
* Example: Find the angle of elevation to the top of a 100-meter-tall building from a point 50 meters away.

Chapter 6: Sequences and Series

* Explores sequences, their terms, and their limits.
* Sums arithmetic and geometric series.
* Example: Find the sum of the first 10 terms of the arithmetic series 3, 6, 9, ...

Chapter 7: Calculus

* Introduces the concept of a limit and the derivative of a function.
* Calculates derivatives and uses them to find maxima, minima, and rates of change.
* Example: Find the derivative of the function f(x) = x^2 - 3x.

Chapter 8: Vectors

* Defines vectors and their operations (addition, subtraction, scalar multiplication).
* Solves problems involving vectors, including finding vector components and vector projections.
* Example: Find the vector that represents the displacement from point (3, 5) to point (7, 11).

Chapter 9: Mechanics

* Introduces the concepts of displacement, velocity, and acceleration.
* Applies Newton's laws of motion to solve dynamics problems.
* Example: A car accelerates from rest to a speed of 60 mph in 10 seconds. What is the car's acceleration?