Mathematics J560,06 Higher November 2020 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Proportionality & Formula Derivation: Establishing relationships between variables, deriving formulas for dependent quantities, and solving for unknowns in direct proportionality problems.

2. Probability & Combinatorics: Calculating probabilities in different scenarios, including independent and dependent events, probability trees, and random selection conditions.

3. Geometric Calculations & Constructions: Determining areas of triangles using given ratios, volume calculations for composite 3D shapes, and using circle theorems for geometric proofs.

4. Vectors & Algebraic Manipulation: Expressing vectors in column form, performing vector operations to determine parallel conditions, and simplifying algebraic expressions into single fractions.

5. Graph Interpretation & Quadratics: Solving quadratic equations using graphical methods, finding intersections of functions, and identifying key properties of graphs.

6. Statistical Analysis & Data Representation: Scatter plots, lines of best fit, interpreting statistical data trends, and assessing estimation accuracy in numerical rounding.