Higher Maths 2012
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Re: 2012 Higher MathsRational numbers can be written as(Original post by Esmeee)
what does it mean if a root is 'rational' ?
where m and n are coprime (i.e. sharing no common divisors) integers.
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Re: 2012 Higher Maths2011 exam has one of these questions, was a 10 marker as well, most marks I've ever seen for a question in a Higher paper(Original post by TheUnbeliever)
Nope, their answer is correct. The only time I can think of that you'd need two integrals at Higher is if you want the absolute area between two curves between two points, and the orientation (which one is on top) switches between those two points. If you like, think about it as subtracting 'how much area is left of x=-1?' from 'how much area is left of x=3?' -
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Re: Higher Maths 2012The MySQA representative on here says 'no'. In practice, many invigilators seem to let students take them.(Original post by -Neuro-)
Are we allowed to take the question paper with us on our way out?
If somebody puts the question paper up, I'll come up with an answer scheme.I'm planning to write down all my answers on the question paper then mark them when someone has put up the answers up online. -
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Re: Higher Maths 2012Should I basically ask one of the teachers or invigilators beforehand? The exam is in the afternoon so I'll have quite a bit of time.(Original post by TheUnbeliever)
The MySQA representative on here says 'no'. In practice, many invigilators seem to let students take them.
If somebody puts the question paper up, I'll come up with an answer scheme.
How do you upload the paper? I'll upload it if I'm allowed to take the question paper away. -
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Re: Higher Maths 2012I would just not explicitly hand the invigilator your paper. If they don't ask for it, take it. That's what I always did - it never struck me that we might not be allowed to.(Original post by -Neuro-)
Should I basically ask one of the teachers or invigilators beforehand? The exam is in the afternoon so I'll have quite a bit of time.
Scan or take clear photos, then use the 'manage attachments' link (under 'additional options', a little bit below the 'advanced' reply box).How do you upload the paper? I'll upload it if I'm allowed to take the question paper away. -
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Re: Higher Maths 2012If you stay the full length of the exam you are allowed to take your paper. The paper is definately yours to take home or do whatever with(Original post by -Neuro-)
Are we allowed to take the question paper with us on our way out?
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Re: Higher Maths 2012Just to prove I wasn't talking nonsense: "you can't keep your question paper".(Original post by lapples)
If you stay the full length of the exam you are allowed to take your paper. The paper is definately yours to take home or do whatever with
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Re: Higher Maths 2012Sorry, I didn't realise......(Original post by TheUnbeliever)
Just to prove I wasn't talking nonsense: "you can't keep your question paper".
The invigilators at my school just say if you want to take your papers you can......
I've always been allowed to take all the question papers home or to teachers.Last edited by lapples; 18-05-2012 at 11:40. Reason: Missed a bit -
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Re: Higher Maths 2012The teachers actively encourage you here :L(Original post by TheUnbeliever)
Sure, and so are lots of people. Like I said in the first place: official word is that you can't, but in practice probably the majority of people can. -
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Re: Higher Maths 2012Same here, I hate that feeling of knowing you did something wrong and can't change it(Original post by JaggySnake95)
I'm not sure I could cope with looking at your marking scheme incase I got everything wrong.
I also wouldn't want to be my marker - judging on my prelim, it looked like something had crawled all over my page covered in ink - sooooo many mistakes
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Re: Higher Maths 2012life saver! honestly cannot thank you enough! it's that way i like doing old past papers because the sqa tend to recycle questions (as seen in the chemistry exam on monday) so i'm hoping if i can do all these question i'll be fine(Original post by Reece:))
http://m.mpatel.webnode.com/exam-papers/ there you go hope that helps! if you need any help just ask 
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Re: Higher Maths 2012I hated my prelim for numerous reasons:(Original post by lapples)
Same here, I hate that feeling of knowing you did something wrong and can't change it
I also wouldn't want to be my marker - judging on my prelim, it looked like something had crawled all over my page covered in ink - sooooo many mistakes
1. They bought their paper off the notoriously difficult place.
2. They put the pass mark up to 55%.
3. I scored out half of a question and tryed to do it again. I couldn't do it, but lost the 2 marks because the 1st time I attempted I had gotten some of it right. Apparently in an SQA exam they'd have marked it becauseI had only put a couple lines through it so it was still legible.
4. My fault, but my only revision was skimming my notes the night before rather than doing some questions. -
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Re: Higher Maths 2012Must say, I was quite surprised the amount of reused questions on monday! Especially the last multiple choice one, was not expecting it :P ! Well, I can't see the SQA copying a full question out word word for, but I do see them using different numbers, good luck though(Original post by Blue7195)
life saver! honestly cannot thank you enough! it's that way i like doing old past papers because the sqa tend to recycle questions (as seen in the chemistry exam on monday) so i'm hoping if i can do all these question i'll be fine
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