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AQA A2 MFP3 Further Pure 3 – 18th May 2016 [Exam Discussion Thread]

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Original post by jjsnyder
***This is a discussion thread for the AQA MFP3 May 18th 2016 Further Pure 3 Exam ***

This thread is to discuss any questions you have about the AQA FP3 course and to discuss the exam after it happens. I will also be posting the unofficial mark scheme either on this thread or will link to it from here if someone else does it. Good luck in your exams!



Thanks for making this, OP! I'm adding it to our 2016 A Level Exam Directory Thread now. If you've made any more that aren't on the directory, do let me know. Good luck!
Reply 61
Has anyone in this thread got 90+ in d1?
Reply 62
Original post by Hjyu1
Has anyone in this thread got 90+ in d1?


Yes. I got 96 last year.
Reply 63
Original post by Hjyu1
Has anyone in this thread got 90+ in d1?


I got 100 :smile:
Reply 64
Original post by Qcomber
I got 100 :smile:


Is it possible to learn it in 2 months and what did u do
Reply 65
Original post by jjsnyder
Yes. I got 96 last year.


Same question ^
Reply 66
Original post by Hjyu1
Is it possible to learn it in 2 months and what did u do


In my opinion, if you set aside 4-5 hours, you could learn it in a day. See PM for my advice :smile:
Reply 67
Original post by jjsnyder
In my opinion, if you set aside 4-5 hours, you could learn it in a day. See PM for my advice :smile:


A day.lol I don't think I'm on your level
Reply 68
Original post by Hjyu1
Is it possible to learn it in 2 months and what did u do


Yes I would say it's possible. Not sure if you're a fan of revision videos, but this guy Jack Brown helped me out a lot: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg2tfDG3Ww4sfnA2PZH6Er6uoUSs3F_wD
I recommend paying strong attention to the graph theory chapter as that is where most of the marks are lost so make sure to do all those questions in the textbook and from past papers. In D1 methodology is very important so i would recommend learning how algorithms (eg prims) are set out in the marks schemes, and using that as a template when answering the questions. In the linear programming chapter make sure you draw lines with a ruler or you will get ZERO marks.
For the chapter where you loop through algorithms, include a "print" column, this was never required in the past, but for the 2015 paper it was necessary which caught a lot of people out.
Finally, when you get familiar with everything, practise answering (and checking) questions fast, many had trouble finishing the paper last year.
Hope this helps.
Reply 69
Original post by Qcomber
Yes I would say it's possible. Not sure if you're a fan of revision videos, but this guy Jack Brown helped me out a lot: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg2tfDG3Ww4sfnA2PZH6Er6uoUSs3F_wD
I recommend paying strong attention to the graph theory chapter as that is where most of the marks are lost so make sure to do all those questions in the textbook and from past papers. In D1 methodology is very important so i would recommend learning how algorithms (eg prims) are set out in the marks schemes, and using that as a template when answering the questions. In the linear programming chapter make sure you draw lines with a ruler or you will get ZERO marks.
For the chapter where you loop through algorithms, include a "print" column, this was never required in the past, but for the 2015 paper it was necessary which caught a lot of people out.
Finally, when you get familiar with everything, practise answering (and checking) questions fast, many had trouble finishing the paper last year.
Hope this helps.


I've actually been watching him. And thank you helped a lot
Reply 70
**** it's in less than a month.

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Original post by C0balt
**** it's in less than a month.

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Feel prepared?
Reply 72
Original post by Qcomber
Feel prepared?


Not really for polar coordinate geometry questions :ninja:

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Reply 73
Original post by C0balt
Not really for polar coordinate geometry questions :ninja:

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Those are the best. :yes:
Reply 74
Original post by Zacken
Those are the best. :yes:


Maaan the classic 1/2absinx or cos rule seem to fly out of my head when I need them :cry2:

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Reply 75
Original post by Zacken
Those are the best. :yes:


Think this thread is too easy for you, you may want to leave. :wink:


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Reply 76
Original post by jjsnyder
Think this thread is too easy for you, you may want to leave. :wink:


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Says you. Didn't you just do all those iterative integrals? :wink:
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Original post by Zacken
Says you. Didn't you just do all those iterative integrals? :wink:


Shh, I'm currently getting a 2 in my STEP mock :'(


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Reply 78
That moment reciting Euler's improved method has become easier than remembering my best friend's birthday.... :facepalm:

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Reply 79
Exam is in just over 3 weeks and my teacher still hasn't finished the course lol at my life

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