Mathematics J560,06 Higher June 2019 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Number Operations & Scientific Notation | Grains, Seeds, and Population Decay – Estimating large numbers using scientific notation, comparing seed weights, and modeling population decline with exponential decay.

2. Probability & Statistics | Spinners, Raffles, and Dice Rolls – Evaluating probability distributions, correcting misconceptions in probability, and analyzing raffle profit expectations.

3. Geometry & Trigonometry | Bearings, Circle Equations, and Right-Angled Triangles – Solving angle and distance problems using bearings, finding circle equations, and applying trigonometric ratios.

4. Algebra & Graphs | Quadratics, Factorization, and Inequalities – Solving quadratic equations by factorization, verifying solutions through numerical methods, and solving inequalities graphically.

5. Applied Mathematics | House Price Changes, Surface Area, and Volume – Calculating compound percentage changes, determining the surface area of geometric solids, and solving volume-related problems.

6. Similarity & Scaling | Mathematically Similar Objects and Growth Models – Scaling similar objects, using mathematical similarity to determine dimensions, and predicting future population trends using exponential formulas.