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- Subject: Mathematics
- AS: 90807
- Level: 2
- Credits: 4
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CAS Mathematics 2.2 Demonstrate an understanding of calculus methods
Achievement criteria
The level of achievement that you reach is decided by the questions that you answer correctly.
Achievement
- You need to demonstrate an understanding of calculus methods.
- This will involve an understanding of differentiation and integration in context and may include:
- sketching the gradient or integrated function of a given relationship in graphical form
- interpreting the gradient and integrated function by finding:
- the point where the gradient has a given value
- the gradient at a point
- a simple area under a graph
- the equation of the function from the gradient function.
Achievement with Merit
- You need to reach Achievement.
- You need to demonstrate an understanding of a range of calculus methods.
- Assessment will be based on a selection from:
- locating turning points where ƒ'(x) = 0 and determining their nature
- finding the equation of a tangent to a curve
- rate of change (such as kinematics)
- finding simple compound areas
- contexts used in coordinate geometry.
Achievement with Excellence
- You need to reach Achievement with Merit.
- You need to demonstrate an understanding of a range of calculus methods in solving problems.
- Solving problems may involve:
- forming equations
- interpreting results
- optimisation
- rates of change
- areas
- graphical interpretation.
