A Level Further Maths
A Level Further Maths Matrices Exam Questions
Free A Level Further Maths exam questions on Matrices, with full model answers. Covers matrix arithmetic, 2D/3D transformations (incl. invariant points and lines), determinants & inverses (2x2).
Matrices 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 Matrices
Matrices is part of Pure Maths in A Level Further Maths. These questions suit AQA, Edexcel, OCR A, OCR B (MEI), WJEC, Cambridge International, Edexcel International, OxfordAQA International and CCEA 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
- Operations Multiplication and determinants.
- Inverses Using the determinant.
- Transformations Matrices as transformations and invariant lines.
Common mistakes in Matrices
- Multiplying in the wrong order.
- Using singular matrices.
Try two Matrices exam-style questions
1. Find the determinant of (2 1; 3 4). (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
5
2. What does a determinant of 0 mean? (1 mark)
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The matrix is singular
Matrices FAQs
Which exam boards include Matrices?
These questions suit AQA, Edexcel, OCR A, OCR B (MEI), WJEC, Cambridge International, Edexcel International, OxfordAQA International and CCEA A Level Further Maths.
Is Matrices pure, mechanics or statistics?
Matrices is part of Pure Maths.
How should I use these Matrices questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each line against the model answers and redo any you got wrong.
