2024_OCR: AS Level Mathematics A
H230/02 Pure Mathematics and
Mechanics (Merged Question Paper &
M
Quadratic equations - CORRECT ANSWER-Polynomial equations of degree two.
Completing the square - CORRECT ANSWER-Rewriting quadratics in vertex form.
Discriminant - CORRECT ANSWER-Determines nature of roots in quadratics.
Linear simultaneous equations - CORRECT ANSWER-Set of equations with linear
relationships.
Cubic graphs - CORRECT ANSWER-Graphs representing cubic polynomial functions.
Trigonometric ratios - CORRECT ANSWER-Ratios of sides in right triangles.
Cosine rule - CORRECT ANSWER-Relates sides and angles in triangles.
Sine rule - CORRECT ANSWER-Relates angles and sides in triangles.
Exponential functions - CORRECT ANSWER-Functions with constant base raised to
variable exponent.
Logarithms - CORRECT ANSWER-Inverse operations of exponential functions.
Gradient - CORRECT ANSWER-Slope of a line or curve.
Definite integrals - CORRECT ANSWER-Calculates area under a curve between limits.
Indefinite integrals - CORRECT ANSWER-Represents family of functions without limits.
Pascal's triangle - CORRECT ANSWER-Triangle of binomial coefficients.
,Mathematical argument - CORRECT ANSWER-Rigorous approach to mathematical
reasoning.
Mathematical proof - CORRECT ANSWER-Process of demonstrating the truth of
statements.
Mathematical modelling - CORRECT ANSWER-Using mathematics to represent real-
world scenarios.
Index laws - CORRECT ANSWER-Rules governing operations with exponents.
Expanding brackets - CORRECT ANSWER-Distributing terms across parentheses.
Factorising - CORRECT ANSWER-Rewriting expressions as products of factors.
Negative indices - CORRECT ANSWER-Representing reciprocals in exponent form.
Surds - CORRECT ANSWER-Irrational numbers expressed with roots.
Rationalising denominators - CORRECT ANSWER-Eliminating roots from the
denominator.
Binomial expansion - CORRECT ANSWER-Expansion of expressions raised to a
power.
Vectors - CORRECT ANSWER-Quantities with magnitude and direction.
Magnitude of a vector - CORRECT ANSWER-Length or size of a vector.
Position vectors - CORRECT ANSWER-Vectors representing points in space.
, Mathematical proof techniques - CORRECT ANSWER-Methods used to establish
mathematical truths.
Gradient functions - CORRECT ANSWER-Functions representing slopes of curves.
Stationary points - CORRECT ANSWER-Points where derivative equals zero.
GeoGebra - CORRECT ANSWER-Interactive tool for exploring mathematical concepts.
Casio Calculator - CORRECT ANSWER-Calculator brand with scientific and graphic
models.
nCr Function - CORRECT ANSWER-Calculates combinations of n items taken r at a
time.
Power Function - CORRECT ANSWER-Mathematical function involving exponents.
Algebraic Expressions - CORRECT ANSWER-Mathematical phrases containing
variables and constants.
Laws of Indices - CORRECT ANSWER-Rules for simplifying expressions with
exponents.
Simplify - CORRECT ANSWER-To reduce an expression to its simplest form.
Expand - CORRECT ANSWER-To multiply out expressions in brackets.
Factorise - CORRECT ANSWER-To express an expression as a product of factors.
Rationalise Denominators - CORRECT ANSWER-To eliminate surds from the
denominator of a fraction.
Integer Powers - CORRECT ANSWER-Numbers raised to whole number exponents.
Common Factor - CORRECT ANSWER-A number that divides two or more numbers
evenly.
Qubit - CORRECT ANSWER-Quantum bit, the basic unit of quantum information.
Observable Universe - CORRECT ANSWER-The part of the universe we can observe.
Coefficient - CORRECT ANSWER-Numerical factor in a term of an expression.
Brackets - CORRECT ANSWER-Symbols used to group terms in mathematics.
H230/02 Pure Mathematics and
Mechanics (Merged Question Paper &
M
Quadratic equations - CORRECT ANSWER-Polynomial equations of degree two.
Completing the square - CORRECT ANSWER-Rewriting quadratics in vertex form.
Discriminant - CORRECT ANSWER-Determines nature of roots in quadratics.
Linear simultaneous equations - CORRECT ANSWER-Set of equations with linear
relationships.
Cubic graphs - CORRECT ANSWER-Graphs representing cubic polynomial functions.
Trigonometric ratios - CORRECT ANSWER-Ratios of sides in right triangles.
Cosine rule - CORRECT ANSWER-Relates sides and angles in triangles.
Sine rule - CORRECT ANSWER-Relates angles and sides in triangles.
Exponential functions - CORRECT ANSWER-Functions with constant base raised to
variable exponent.
Logarithms - CORRECT ANSWER-Inverse operations of exponential functions.
Gradient - CORRECT ANSWER-Slope of a line or curve.
Definite integrals - CORRECT ANSWER-Calculates area under a curve between limits.
Indefinite integrals - CORRECT ANSWER-Represents family of functions without limits.
Pascal's triangle - CORRECT ANSWER-Triangle of binomial coefficients.
,Mathematical argument - CORRECT ANSWER-Rigorous approach to mathematical
reasoning.
Mathematical proof - CORRECT ANSWER-Process of demonstrating the truth of
statements.
Mathematical modelling - CORRECT ANSWER-Using mathematics to represent real-
world scenarios.
Index laws - CORRECT ANSWER-Rules governing operations with exponents.
Expanding brackets - CORRECT ANSWER-Distributing terms across parentheses.
Factorising - CORRECT ANSWER-Rewriting expressions as products of factors.
Negative indices - CORRECT ANSWER-Representing reciprocals in exponent form.
Surds - CORRECT ANSWER-Irrational numbers expressed with roots.
Rationalising denominators - CORRECT ANSWER-Eliminating roots from the
denominator.
Binomial expansion - CORRECT ANSWER-Expansion of expressions raised to a
power.
Vectors - CORRECT ANSWER-Quantities with magnitude and direction.
Magnitude of a vector - CORRECT ANSWER-Length or size of a vector.
Position vectors - CORRECT ANSWER-Vectors representing points in space.
, Mathematical proof techniques - CORRECT ANSWER-Methods used to establish
mathematical truths.
Gradient functions - CORRECT ANSWER-Functions representing slopes of curves.
Stationary points - CORRECT ANSWER-Points where derivative equals zero.
GeoGebra - CORRECT ANSWER-Interactive tool for exploring mathematical concepts.
Casio Calculator - CORRECT ANSWER-Calculator brand with scientific and graphic
models.
nCr Function - CORRECT ANSWER-Calculates combinations of n items taken r at a
time.
Power Function - CORRECT ANSWER-Mathematical function involving exponents.
Algebraic Expressions - CORRECT ANSWER-Mathematical phrases containing
variables and constants.
Laws of Indices - CORRECT ANSWER-Rules for simplifying expressions with
exponents.
Simplify - CORRECT ANSWER-To reduce an expression to its simplest form.
Expand - CORRECT ANSWER-To multiply out expressions in brackets.
Factorise - CORRECT ANSWER-To express an expression as a product of factors.
Rationalise Denominators - CORRECT ANSWER-To eliminate surds from the
denominator of a fraction.
Integer Powers - CORRECT ANSWER-Numbers raised to whole number exponents.
Common Factor - CORRECT ANSWER-A number that divides two or more numbers
evenly.
Qubit - CORRECT ANSWER-Quantum bit, the basic unit of quantum information.
Observable Universe - CORRECT ANSWER-The part of the universe we can observe.
Coefficient - CORRECT ANSWER-Numerical factor in a term of an expression.
Brackets - CORRECT ANSWER-Symbols used to group terms in mathematics.
