AQA Level 2 Further Maths
AQA Level 2 Further Maths Differentiation: The Power Rule Exam Questions
Free AQA Level 2 Further Maths exam questions on Differentiation: The Power Rule, with full model answers. Covers differentiation: The Power Rule.
Differentiation: The Power Rule 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: The Power Rule
Differentiation: The Power Rule 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
- Rule d/dx(xⁿ) = nxⁿ⁻¹.
- Constants The derivative of a constant is 0.
- Rewriting Write roots and fractions as powers.
Common mistakes in Differentiation: The Power Rule
- Forgetting to reduce the power.
- Not rewriting 1/x as x⁻¹.
Try two Differentiation: The Power Rule exam-style questions
1. Differentiate y = 4x³ − 5x. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
12x² − 5
2. Differentiate y = 1/x. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
−1/x²
Differentiation: The Power Rule FAQs
Is Differentiation: The Power Rule in AQA Level 2 Further Maths?
Yes, it is part of the AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Maths (8365).
What grade is Differentiation: The Power Rule?
It is aimed at Grade 8 and above.
How should I use these Differentiation: The Power Rule questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each line against the model answers.
