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1.4 Further Modelling With Functions

The document provides notes on further modelling with functions for A Level Maths CIE, emphasizing the importance of problem-solving skills and the need to consider assumptions and refinements in mathematical models. It includes tips for approaching modelling problems, such as reading questions carefully, visualizing with diagrams, and applying mathematical techniques. Overall, it serves as a guide for students to enhance their understanding of mathematical modelling.

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1.4 Further Modelling With Functions

The document provides notes on further modelling with functions for A Level Maths CIE, emphasizing the importance of problem-solving skills and the need to consider assumptions and refinements in mathematical models. It includes tips for approaching modelling problems, such as reading questions carefully, visualizing with diagrams, and applying mathematical techniques. Overall, it serves as a guide for students to enhance their understanding of mathematical modelling.

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1.4 Further Modelling with Functions

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1.4.1 Further Modelling with Functions

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How do I solve modelling problems? 
There will be no one-size-fits-all step-by-step guide to solving modelling questions
A combination of skills and problem-solving skills will be needed

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Assumptions, criticisms and refinements in modelling


Modelling is a large part of A level mathematics
Assumptions and refinements to models often need to be considered
Real-life general knowledge and common sense can really help in mathematical modelling

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 Exam Tip
Read – and re-read – the question carefully. Try to “get involved” in the context of the
question – however boring it may be!
Imagine what happens to a stone as you throw it from a cliff
What would it be like to manage a toy factory?
Draw a diagram – sketch a graph of the function being used as the model.
If you are completely stuck try “doing something” with the maths. For example, if
there’s a quadratic function – sketch it, factorise it, solve it. Or if there’s a polynomial
– use factor theorem and algebraic division to factorise it.

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 Worked Example

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