AQA Level 2 Further Maths
AQA Level 2 Further Maths Differentiation: Gradients, Tangents and Normals Exam Questions
Free AQA Level 2 Further Maths exam questions on Differentiation: Gradients, Tangents and Normals, with full model answers. Covers differentiation: Gradients, Tangents and Normals.
Differentiation: Gradients, Tangents and Normals 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 AQA Level 2 Further Maths Differentiation: Gradients, Tangents and Normals
Differentiation: Gradients, Tangents and Normals is a Grade 8+ topic in AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Maths (8365). It builds on Higher GCSE Maths and leads into A Level. Answer the pack without notes, then mark every line against the model answers.
What you need to know
- Gradient Substitute x into dy/dx.
- Tangent Same gradient as the curve at that point.
- Normal Perpendicular, gradient −1/m.
Common mistakes in Differentiation: Gradients, Tangents and Normals
- Using the wrong point.
- Forgetting the normal gradient is negative reciprocal.
Try two Differentiation: Gradients, Tangents and Normals exam-style questions
1. Find the gradient of y = x² + 3x at x = 2. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
7
2. Find the normal gradient there. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
−1/7
Differentiation: Gradients, Tangents and Normals FAQs
Is Differentiation: Gradients, Tangents and Normals in AQA Level 2 Further Maths?
Yes, it is part of the AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Maths (8365).
What grade is Differentiation: Gradients, Tangents and Normals?
It is aimed at Grade 8 and above.
How should I use these Differentiation: Gradients, Tangents and Normals questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each line against the model answers.
