OCR C4 (not mei) 18th June 2013 revision

There were only two questions where a graphical calculator would have helped? One of them really wasn't too bad either, the parametric one (you could check easily by taking the second derivative, although the method instructed by the question was very east)


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to get an A* I need 87 UMS (because I got 93 in C3), I reckon I got between 58-60/72 on that paper, could I still be in with a chance?

well then you should join me in hoping that the A boundaries will be something like 57 or lower :L

and I still think the only advantage with the graphic calculator is that for the graph sketching questions - you can check your answer and put your mind to rest for that question should you get it right - you would still have to work out asymptotes and stuffs.
Or it could show that you did something wrong and it could be frustrating because you know that you got it wrong hence may affect your performance for other questions.
so double edged sword really.

There may have only been two questions, but that's still an advantage none the less. Anyways, that is 1 exam, I know you've taken other exams where you can't argue it hasn't given you an advantage, i.e. further pure 2. Yes you can work out the graph without the calculator like I did, but there's no arguing it's quicker to type in the equation onto your calculator and click sketch.

I'm not trying to insult how good anyone is at maths, because I'm sure you're very good, but I think this case is indefensible.

There were only two questions where a graphical calculator would have helped? One of them really wasn't too bad either, the parametric one (you could check easily by taking the second derivative, although the method instructed by the question was very east)


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There may have only been two questions, but that's still an advantage none the less. Anyways, that is 1 exam, I know you've taken other exams where you can't argue it hasn't given you an advantage, i.e. further pure 2. Yes you can work out the graph without the calculator like I did, but there's no arguing it's quicker to type in the equation onto your calculator and click sketch.

I'm not trying to insult how good anyone is at maths, because I'm sure you're very good, but I think this case is indefensible.

In my opinion the idea that a "graphic's calculator showing your answer is wrong could affect performance in further questions" is very doubtful. If I used a graphic's calculator and noticed the graph I originally sketched using my own maths was wrong, I would simply rub it out and sketch what is on the calculator (or would have done that first) - this is obviously unfair.

You were more spot on with your first point, a graphic's calculator gives candidates the advantage of knowing their answer is correct on particular questions, putting their mind at rest. If you're like me who doesn't use a graphics calculator, you'd realise that this is a HUGE advantage. In today's C4 paper I spent so much time checking over my answers after completion, which is such a waste of time compared to someone with a graphic's calculator.

There may have only been two questions, but that's still an advantage none the less. Anyways, that is 1 exam, I know you've taken other exams where you can't argue it hasn't given you an advantage, i.e. further pure 2. Yes you can work out the graph without the calculator like I did, but there's no arguing it's quicker to type in the equation onto your calculator and click sketch.

I'm not trying to insult how good anyone is at maths, because I'm sure you're very good, but I think this case is indefensible.

They would have to be much lower than 57 for me to get that A* :/ what do you need?

What's the theory for q10 to get 1/10.. I made a random guess and it worked, but can someone explain how you would get 1/10.. And explain 10i) I couldn't do that

I don't use a graphical calculator, nor do I really have any begrudging feelings towards those who do. In my opinion, if you have a problem with permitting graphical calculators, then that's an issue you should have with the exam board, and not with people who are explicitly NOT cheating.

For FP2, certainly, I agree, it's unfair but I still don't see how it's cheating :/; it's allowed within the regulations.

I don't actually use one btw...


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its still unfair


looks like jakepreedys one step ahead of me!

i don't understand why we keep going on about this, having a graphical calculator can help you with questions, which means its unfair on candidates without one

Oh woes, I got 1/2 ln 3 for that one... because I integrated tan2x wrong. I hate myself so much.

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