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This study resource is designed to support students preparing for OCR GCE Mathematics B (MEI) A Level examinations by helping learners strengthen understanding of pure mathematics and statistics concepts and improve problem-solving skills. It emphasizes mathematical reasoning, accurate methods, and application of techniques required for success in assessments. The material covers key topics such as algebra, functions, trigonometry, calculus, sequences and series, logarithms, differentiation, integration, vectors, numerical methods, probability, statistical distributions, hypothesis testing, and data interpretation. It also focuses on developing exam technique through structured questions and detailed mark scheme guidance. This resource is suitable for A Level mathematics students, independent learners, tutors, and individuals preparing for OCR GCE Mathematics B (MEI) coursework, examinations, and revision.

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Tuesday 11 June 2024 – A𝘧ternoon
A Level Mathematics B (MEI)
H640/02 Pure Mathematics and Statistics
Time allowed: 2 hours




OCR GCE Mathematics B MEI
H640/02: Pure Mathematics and Statistics
A Level Question Paper + Mark Scheme 2024




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Formulae A Level Mathematics B (MEI) (H640)

Arithmetic series

Sn = 12 n^a + lh =2 1 n"2a +^n - 1hd,

Geometric series
^
Sn = a 1 -
rn 1
- r
a
S3 =1 - r 𝘧or r 1 1

Binomial series

N,
n
^a + bh = an + nC1 a n-1b + nC2 a n-2b2 +𝘧+ nCr a n-rbr +𝘧+ ne
bn JnN
n n!
where Cr = n Cr = K O =
r r!^n - rh!
L P
^ - 1h 2 n^n - 1h 𝘧^n - r + 1h
R
n n n
^r1 + xh = 1 + nx + x +𝘧+ x 1 ne
x +𝘧 1,
2! r!

Di𝘧𝘧erentiation

𝘧x 𝘧l x

tan kx k sec2kx
sec x sec x tan x
cot x -cosec2x
cosec x -cosec x cot x
du dv
dy v -u
u
Quotient Rule y = , = dx dx
v dx
v2
Di𝘧𝘧erentiation 𝘧rom 𝘧irst principles
𝘧^x + hh - 𝘧^xh
𝘧 l^xh = lim
h"0 h

Integration
c 𝘧 l^xh

d dx = ln 𝘧^xh + c
e 𝘧^xh
n 1 n +1
; 𝘧 l^xha𝘧^xhk dxn=+ a𝘧^xhk + c
1 ; u dv dx = uv - ; v du dx
Integration by parts
dx dx

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Small angle approximations
sin i ≈ i , cos i ≈ 1 -2 1
i 2 , tan i ≈ i where i is measured in radians

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Trigonometric identities
sin
A! = sin A cos B ! cos A sin B
cos B
= cos A cos B " sin A sin B
A!
B 2
tan A ! tan
tan^A ! Bh B aA ! B ! ^k + 1hrk
= 1 " tan A tan
B

Numerical methods
Trapezium rule: ; b y dx ≈ 1 b-a
h"^y 2
+ y h + 2^y + +𝘧+ h,, where h =
0
y y
a
n 1 2 n n
-1
𝘧^xn
The Newton-Raphson iteration 𝘧or solving 𝘧^xh = 0: n +1 = xn -
x h𝘧
l^xnh
Probability
P A j B = P A +P B - P A
kB P^A k Bh

P^A k Bh = P^AhP^B Ah = P^BhP^A Bh or
P^A Bh
= P^Bh
Sample variance
2 1 ^/ xih
2
2 2

s =
n S where Sxx = /^xi - = / x2 - = / x2 - n-x
1 xx n
--
xh i i

Standard deviation, s =
variance
The binomial distribution
I𝘧 X + B n, p then P^X = rh = nCr p r q n-r where q = 1 - p
Mean o𝘧 X is np

Hypothesis testing 𝘧or the mean o𝘧 a Normal distribution
J 2N X- n
2 v
I𝘧 X + N^n, v h then X +
O and ~ N^0, 1h
NKn, nP v
L n
Percentage points o𝘧 the Normal distribution

p 10 5 2 1
1 p% 1 p%
z 1.645 1.960 2.326 2.576 2 2
z
Kinematics
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