QCE Maths Methods EA preparation quiz

Technology-active (CAS permitted)

Technology-free (no CAS, no scientific calculator)

Open book

Group work

Use CAS for matrix algebra

Differentiate, integrate, solve simple equations, apply log/exponent rules by hand

Numerically estimate using a graphing calculator

Do nothing without CAS

Replace conceptual understanding

Verify by-hand work, solve transcendental equations, compute definite integrals, find numerical roots

Skip all working

Generate the answer without setting up the problem

Guess the answer

Establish the answer with reasoning or working shown

Provide only a number

Use only intuition

Studying only the most recent paper

Past papers from at least 3 years, sat under time, plus the QCAA reports and assessment guide

Reading the textbook once

Watching one video per topic

Always be 6 decimal places

Match the precision implied by the input data, typically 2-3 significant figures (or as specified in the question)

Be 1 decimal place

Be whole numbers only

Using the chain rule

Forgetting the +C in indefinite integrals or the constant when finding the antiderivative for an initial value problem

Differentiating a polynomial

Using the product rule

A rough freehand curve

Key features labelled: intercepts, asymptotes, stationary points, endpoints, with axes scaled

Just the shape

Two intercepts only

Just calculation

Binomial/normal distribution with confidence interval estimation and contextual interpretation

Only calculus

Geometry

I will solve.

Define variables and state the function or model being used. List the technique to be applied. Execute by hand (or with CAS, citing the operation). State the answer with units and sig figs. Verify if possible.

Maths is logical.

Use the formula.