A Level Maths
A Level Maths Numerical Methods Exam Questions
Free A Level Maths exam questions on Numerical Methods, with full model answers. Covers sign change, iteration, Newton-Raphson, trapezium rule, convergence/error.
Numerical Methods 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 Maths Numerical Methods
Numerical Methods is part of Pure Maths in A Level Maths. These questions suit AQA, Edexcel, OCR A, OCR B (MEI), WJEC, Cambridge International, Edexcel International, OxfordAQA International, CCEA, OCR B (MEI), Edexcel International and OxfordAQA International A Level 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
- Locating roots Sign change methods.
- Iteration x = g(x) and convergence.
- Newton-Raphson xₙ₊₁ = xₙ − f(xₙ)/f'(xₙ); trapezium rule.
Common mistakes in Numerical Methods
- Not stating the sign change.
- Using degrees.
Try two Numerical Methods exam-style questions
1. Show a root of x³ − x − 1 = 0 lies between 1 and 2. (2 marks)
Show the mark scheme answer
f(1) = −1 < 0, f(2) = 5 > 0, sign change
2. Write the Newton-Raphson formula. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
xₙ₊₁ = xₙ − f(xₙ)/f'(xₙ)
Numerical Methods FAQs
Which exam boards include Numerical Methods?
These questions suit AQA, Edexcel, OCR A, OCR B (MEI), WJEC, Cambridge International, Edexcel International, OxfordAQA International, CCEA, OCR B (MEI), Edexcel International and OxfordAQA International A Level Maths.
Is Numerical Methods pure, mechanics or statistics?
Numerical Methods is part of Pure Maths.
How should I use these Numerical Methods questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each line against the model answers and redo any you got wrong.
