A Level Further Maths

A Level Further Maths Interpolation and Approximating Functions Exam Questions

Free A Level Further Maths exam questions on Interpolation and Approximating Functions, with full model answers. Covers linear and quadratic interpolation, Lagrange and difference methods, approximating functions.

Interpolation and Approximating Functions exam questions

1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.

About A Level Further Maths Interpolation and Approximating Functions

Interpolation and Approximating Functions is part of Pure Maths in A Level Further Maths. These questions suit OCR B (MEI) A Level Further Maths students. Answer the pack without notes, then mark every line against the model answers and redo the questions you dropped marks on.

What you need to know

  • Linear interpolation Estimating between points.
  • Lagrange Polynomial interpolation.
  • Differences Finite difference tables.

Common mistakes in Interpolation and Approximating Functions

  • Wrong order of differences.
  • Extrapolating.

Try two Interpolation and Approximating Functions exam-style questions

1. What does linear interpolation assume? (1 mark)

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A straight line between points

2. What do constant second differences show? (1 mark)

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A quadratic

Interpolation and Approximating Functions FAQs

Which exam boards include Interpolation and Approximating Functions?

These questions suit OCR B (MEI) A Level Further Maths.

Is Interpolation and Approximating Functions pure, mechanics or statistics?

Interpolation and Approximating Functions is part of Pure Maths.

How should I use these Interpolation and Approximating Functions questions?

Answer every question without notes, then check each line against the model answers and redo any you got wrong.